Local news
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Grim times for industrial sector with job cuts bloodbath
Local newsAs retrenchments surge nationwide, unions demand urgent consultations to protect jobs and call for stronger industrial policies to halt job…
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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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Metro delays pool re-opening, blaming chlorine supply issues
Local newsOver 3 000 residents have signed a petition urging Tshwane to re-open Hillcrest, calling it a vital civic asset for…
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East forums warn of car theft tactics as syndicates target parked vehicles
CrimeSecurity forums in Pretoria east have raised renewed concerns about vehicle-related crimes, warning residents to avoid complacency and take extra…
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Sold-out Loftus Versfeld turns into giant dance floor for Amapiano fans
GalleriesFrom soaring beats to shared joy, Loftus became the epicentre of Amapiano culture, boosting Pretoria’s economy and celebrating South Africa’s…
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Residents delight in oysters and bubbly
GalleriesIt was a truly elegant affair this past weekend as the Oyster and Bubbly Festival returned to Pretoria.
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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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Mountain fire in Moot that threatened homes extinguished overnight
Local newsA mountain fire that broke out on the Waverley/Villieria side and threatened nearby homes was brought under control and extinguished.
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Pretoria east bazaar fun for the whole family
GalleriesFrom pancakes and candy floss to go-karts and live music, the Pretoria east community turned out in full force for…
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Metro targets unsafe and abandoned buildings under new by-law
Local newsUnsafe, abandoned, and hijacked properties will now face legal action, giving residents safer, cleaner communities and holding negligent owners accountable.
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Tshwane to formalise Letlotlo and Thusanang Informal Settlement
Local newsThe formalisation project is expected to be rolled out in phases, starting with the verification of households and the establishment…
