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Kidnapping hotspots: These Pretoria areas rank among SA’s worst
CrimeThese Pretoria areas are among South Africa’s worst kidnapping hotspots, according to the latest crime statistics.
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Overgrown tree clearing praised in Pretoria North and surrounds
MunicipalThe Parks Department started pruning and clearing work in Pretoria North and Dorandia. Residents say improved maintenance is helping make…
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Road rehabilitation project changes conditions in Phophola Settlement for the better
Local newsThe roads had previously made movement difficult and contributed to safety concerns for residents.
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Schools caught in property tax dispute
NewsA High Court ruling against the metro has intensified scrutiny over unpaid property rates at Gauteng schools. AfriForum, the Solidarity…
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Parents demand a school for Soshanguve learners
NewsThe community has been waiting nearly 30 years for proper school infrastructure. Parents are demanding urgent construction of a primary…
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Fewer violent crimes in north policing precincts
CrimeCrime drops in parts of Pretoria North, with notable declines in violent offences in Akasia, Pretoria North and Sinoville. However,…
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Pretoria’s five highest-crime policing precincts confirmed
CrimePretoria's latest SAPS crime statistics reveal the policing precincts that recorded the highest levels of serious and violent crime during…
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City plans R2.1bn Rooiwal upgrade to tackle ongoing water challenges
NewsAt the South African Human Rights Commission hearings on Gauteng’s water issues, municipal officials presented an update on the city’s…
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Contaminated Rietvlei water source cuts supply during shutdown
NewsThe Rietvlei Water Purification Plant is unable to provide additional water supply during the upcoming Rand Water maintenance period, raising…
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City moves to formalise informal recycling to reduce road safety risks
NewsConcerns over traffic safety and heavily loaded trolleys on major roads have prompted the metro to explore dedicated recycling facilities…
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Doctors give Centurion rugby mentor months to live after another cancer diagnosis
NewsBeloved Centurion Rugby Club figure, Wessel Steyn, is facing the fight of his life after being diagnosed with stage four…
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Rising fuel costs cripple Pretoria east emergency unit
NewsThe unit has warned that mounting fuel expenses are affecting its ability to respond to emergencies as demand for trauma…
