Municipal
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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…
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Workshops on accessing and leasing city-owned properties
Local newsThe city-wide programme will be rolled out across all seven regions and will provide step-by-step guidance and resources.
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Metro promises to fix Ga-Rankuwa problems after march
Local newsMMC Aaron Maluleka has revealed that some of the challenges were being worsened by the intentional misuse of infrastructure.
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Metro slammed for sitting on cable theft intel for seven months
CrimeA whistle-blower’s warning about cable theft in Pretoria east was allegedly ignored for seven months, leaving residents and city infrastructure…
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Centurion municipal arrears remain close to R1.5-billion
Local newsImproved repayment rates suggest progress, yet disconnections, rising arrears in certain wards, and financial constraints indicate that Centurion residents and…
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Klerksoord tyre factory blaze finally extinguished after five-day battle
Local newsThe metro also sets the record straight regarding the firefighting operation at the tyre storage.
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Cronje Park community fights back against litter, vandalism and neglect
Local newsPretoria Gardens residents have installed fencing and cleaned up Cronje Park themselves, but say municipal help is crucial to make…
