Municipal
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R1bn backpay deal ends long-running 3.5% wage dispute, payments phased to 2029
Local newsFollowing negotiations with the trade unions, the metro will implement a long-outstanding wage increase from March 1. Backpay, calculated from…
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Metro leak angers residents amid water throttling
Local newsA Brooklyn resident says a reported pavement leak continues flowing despite water throttling across the metro. The ward councillor says…
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Suspect arrested after shooting disrupts Tshwane food safety operation in Laudium
CrimeA compliance inspection by metro officials in Laudium turned chaotic after armed individuals stormed a meat business and shots were…
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Melgisedek occupants served eviction notices
MunicipalThe metro aims to retrieve a High Court demolition order for the building on February 24.
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Explosion at Heatherley Substation plunges parts of eastern Pretoria into darkness
Local newsPower outages hit parts of Pretoria east after lightning damaged Transformer C at Heatherley Substation, with the metro deploying repair…
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Pretoria water supply to be restricted
Local newsRand Water begins curtailing water supply to the Tshwane metro due to excessive consumption and ongoing leaks. Councillors report dry…
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Low pressure leaves Mabopane and Soshanguve facing water shortages
Local newsDays without running water are pushing families to the breaking point, as mounting supply pressures leave taps dry, queues long…
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Streetlights finally repaired in Pretoria North following urgent crime complaint
Local newsResidents using The Poort route in Pretoria North have finally seen relief as streetlights were repaired following sustained community pressure…
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Tip-off leads to arrests as police target local suppliers
CrimeMetro police traced several suspects following a search at a suspected drug house, leading to additional arrests in Atteridgeville.
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Metro police cracks down on by-law violations citywide
CrimeSeven scholar transport vehicles were impounded, and 26 goods vehicles were assessed for load compliance, of which 11 were found…
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Unreliable Garsfontein substation costing businesses, says ward councillor
Local newsWard councillor Elizabeth Basson revealed that many residents depend on electricity for medical equipment and healthcare needs, but the frequent…
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Possible 9-hour water disruption for east areas this Wednesday
Local newsThe metro team will carry out maintenance work on the corner of Struben Street and Graham Road from 08:00 to…
