Municipal
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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…
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Quick response to new water leak on Ben Viljoen Street applauded
Local newsWard councillor Quentin Meyer says the leak was treated as a priority.
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Safety concerns over brown tap water in Lynnwood Ridge
Local newsAfter months of water leaks and discoloured tap water, residents say they have been forced to buy bottled water. The…
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Completed pipeline expected to improve water reliability in Eldoraigne
Local newsThe metro has confirmed that the new Eldoraigne pipeline is operational after all replacements were completed. Only final touches remain.
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Pothole repairs only half done, residents say
Local newsDespite the metro confirming that pothole repairs are under way in parts of Pretoria east, residents say poor workmanship continues…
