Local news
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Mams residents blame unreliable waste collection as cause of illegal dumping increase
Local newsResidents warn that uncollected waste is turning neighbourhoods into health hazards, while environmental experts caution that dumping threatens soil, water,…
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Residents launch programme to restore Pretoria East Cemetery
Local newsThe formation of a community upliftment programme for the cemetery looks to clean the overgrown grass, maintain toilets, and work…
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Pretoria serial killer fears deepen as police confirm no arrests
Local newsPolice confirm no arrests after four women, killed with the same modus operandi, were found burned beyond recognition in Pretoria.
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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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Nine-hour water shutdown to affect Centurion suburbs this week
Local newsParts of Wierdapark and surrounding areas will face a nine-hour water outage while technicians tie in new pipelines to the…
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Residents cannot claim for damage during unplanned outages, according to electricity by-law
Local newsIf power interruptions were unforeseen and unplanned, the metro cannot be held liable unless negligence is proven.
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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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Plastic View shack fire kills man, destroys six homes in Pretoria East
Local newsA shack fire in Plastic View left one man dead and six homes destroyed, with Disaster Risk Management assisting affected…
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Animal rescue fights to save neglected cats and dogs
Local newsEast resident Heidi Pollard has been rescuing abandoned cats and dogs from abuse and neglect. Now, her animal rescue is…
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Gas leak scare hospitalises shoppers at Centurion retail store
Local newsShoppers in Centurion were evacuated and several hospitalised after carbon monoxide from a generator built up inside a store, prompting…
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Pretoria author’s pen a voice for the unheard
Local newsEast writer Kamogelo Masoga has built a meaningful literary presence, guided by early school essays and fuelled by real-life experience.
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Six suspects nabbed after break-ins at TMPD Mamelodi Academy
Local newsTMPD arrested six suspects linked to break-ins at its Mamelodi Academy, recovering stolen chairs and tables, and warning the public…
