Municipal
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16 Reservoirs pinpointed as source of Tshwane’s high water consumption
Local newsWith reservoirs dipping, residents are urged to save water now to prevent summer supply shortages.
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Partial power restored in Pretoria as Eskom, metro teams make progress
Local newsThe teams are working to stabilise supply after a trip at Kwagga Substation cut power across the city.
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Power outage affects large scale of Pretoria, due to trip
Local newsTshwane metro said restoration will take place in phases to ensure the stability and safety of the network.
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Metro intensifies road and stormwater maintenance in The Orchards and surrounds
Local newsThe activities include tree pruning, grass cutting, pothole repairs, and stormwater system upkeep in various wards.
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Sinoville residents demand real solutions as leaks persist after millions spent on repairs
Local newsThe metro attributed the persistent water leaks to a combination of ageing asbestos cement infrastructure, degradation of the old network,…
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March disrupts Rosslyn industry as locals demand fair jobs
Local newsDemonstrators accused employers of exploiting undocumented foreigners, worsening unemployment in surrounding townships. Civic movements pledged more protests unless companies respond…
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Parks, cemeteries and streets upgraded in the Tshwane Eastern Region initiative
Local newsA targeted urban management programme brought relief to residents, with pothole repairs, tree pruning, and cemetery maintenance improving both safety…
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Metro warns of fake utility bill scam
Local newsFraudsters are using a bogus domain by which to impersonate the city, and officials have urged residents not to engage…
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Metro admits error after service requests wrongly marked as complete
Local newsDamaged hydrants and leaking pipes were marked as repaired, despite no work on the ground, prompting the metro to strengthen…
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Metro responds to councillors’ concerns over open trenches
Local newsWard 44 councillor Samantha de la Rey said the unsafe conditions pose a daily hazard, particularly for children, the elderly,…
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Metro backlog leaves open trenches posing safety risks in Pretoria East
Local newsThe metro admits excavations are waiting weeks for backfilling, while frustrated residents say open trenches threaten safety and damage their…
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Metro backlog blamed as Silverton water leak continues unchecked for weeks
Local newsOfficials claim both reporting errors and repair backlogs for delays, but residents argue the city fails to treat visible leaks…
