Local news
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Stormy weekend ahead for Pretoria, with a warning of possible severe storms
Local newsResidents in Pretoria can expect mild temperatures with a strong chance of thunderstorms this weekend, as the South African Weather…
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Metro police academy under scrutiny after favouritism claims
CrimeThe committee promises to monitor recruitment processes diligently following growing concerns.
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Suspects at large after security officer killed at depot in Klerksoord
CrimePolice say the motive is under investigation and urged the public with information to come forward.
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Pretoria reservoirs critically low, severe shortages in north
Local newsThe Tshwane metro’s fragile water supply network continues to be under strain, with several reservoirs now critically low or empty.
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Dire police station conditions put Olievenhoutbosch community at risk
CrimeAn oversight visit by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature has exposed unsafe and unacceptable conditions at the Olievenhoutbosch Police Station, leaving…
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New equipment installations at substations set to strengthen network resilience
Local newsDuring oversight visits to Blesbok and Riamar Park, the mayor said refurbishment work and new equipment installations are progressing. The…
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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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Melgisedek building fire aftermath raises concerns
Local newsUnsafe building conditions, fire risk and ineffective municipal oversight were some of the concerns raised.
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Saulsville resident nears a century of living
Local newsAt 99 years old, Caroline MC Seakamela is a living testament to faith, resilience and the power of community. Her…
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Over R100m write-off could mask financial risk
Local newsA Tshwane metro report is proposing the write-off of capital assets worth about R101-million. The FF Plus warns it could…
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Centurion traffic signals decommissioned after repeated vandalism
Local newsOngoing cable theft and damage have made some intersections too costly to repair, with the Botha Avenue and Hofmeyer Road…
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Elderly man dies of heart attack at Pretoria east petrol station
Local newsEmergency responders worked for close to an hour to revive the elderly man after he collapsed next to his vehicle…
