Municipal
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8-hour planned water outage on Wednesday for Itsoseng Reservoir
Local newsThe metro has urged residents to conserve water and make preparations ahead of a scheduled supply interruption on June 3.
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Long-awaited repairs underway on leaking Lynnwood Reservoir
Local newsSeveral suburbs and businesses are bracing for possible supply interruptions as technicians repair leaks that have limited the reservoir’s capacity…
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Broken robots turn major roads risky
Local newsWith 25 intersections down, congestion, confusion and near crashes are becoming the norm on key Pretoria roads.
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Pretoria North substation fault deepens concerns over electricity reliability
Local newsFrustrated residents and businesses are calling for urgent intervention after another prolonged power outage, saying recurring electricity failures are disrupting…
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“Green Ants’ clear illegal structures in Wes-Moot settlement
Local newsMetro officials removed illegal structures at the Green Containers Informal Settlement in the Wes-Moot on 29 May, saying the operation…
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Kwagga Substation refurbishment on track amid push for energy security
MunicipalIn 2019, a fire destroyed the substation's primary transformer and control room, prompting a rebuild plagued by delays.
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Overgrown tree clearing praised in Pretoria North and surrounds
MunicipalThe Parks Department started pruning and clearing work in Pretoria North and Dorandia. Residents say improved maintenance is helping make…
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Road rehabilitation project changes conditions in Phophola Settlement for the better
Local newsThe roads had previously made movement difficult and contributed to safety concerns for residents.
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Pretoria Old East communities demand action over ongoing power outages
MunicipalOver 1 000 residents had signed a petition, calling for the metro to urgently deploy more resources, funds and technical…
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Pitch-dark streets fuel crime fears in Pretoria east
Local newsCriminals are more active in the cover of darkness. The Silverton CPF argues that well-lit streets eliminate dark corners and…
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Community action lights up The Poort after metro delays
Local newsFor months, the area from Wonderboom Junction to Onderstepoort Road, was plunged into darkness due to dysfunctional streetlights, creating a…
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City workers attacked during Pretoria West crackdown on illegal recycling sites
CrimeOne suspect was taken into custody for the assault. Another person was arrested, accused of impersonating a municipal contractor illegally…
