Municipal
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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…
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Hunt for 14 suspects after Centurion armed robbery
Local newsOne suspect has already been arrested as authorities intensify efforts to track down the remaining perpetrators.
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Central residents sceptical over mayoral claims of progress
Local newsResidents and community leaders say service delivery in central Pretoria remains poor, with neglected public spaces, illegal dumping and safety…
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Stadsrede: Moya verklaar ommeswaai, maar opposisie betwis finansiële en diensbewerings
MunicipalDie burgemeester het ’n prentjie van herstel in die Tshwane metro geskets, maar kritici sê die werklikheid vertel ’n ander…
