People with disabilities demand better access to public transport
The Disability Revolution group wants the City of Cape Town to include specific measures for people with disabilities in its transport planning.
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Mamelodi residents struggle to claim UIF as labour office closed
The department says it shut the offices out of safety concerns in August after sporadic service delivery protests.
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Patients cross river and bush to get to nearest clinic
Eastern Cape Department of Health says there’s no budget to build a clinic for residents of Sicweza village just outside Flagstaff.
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Broken promises and neglect: the struggle for clean tap water in rural KZN
“Sometimes we fight over water”.
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Tshwane water update: Soshanguve reservoir runs empty
Tshwane residents are experiencing significant water outages as reservoir levels decline due to high consumption rates.
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Tshwane traffic: Road closures to take note of on Friday, 25 October 2024
Ga-Rankuwa residents are set to protest over service delivery issues in Tshwane, causing traffic delays in the city centre.
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Eskom withdraws from Cape Town informal settlement after second attack in two weeks
On Monday a security vehicle escorting the power utility’s workers into the area was hijacked.
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Castle of Good Hope vagrants have until this date to evacuate historic site
Despite repeated efforts, some of the vagrants have resisted the City’s attempts to relocate them, claiming that the available shelter options are inadequate.
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Westbury water outage fuels tensions: Here are the latest updates
Ongoing water shortages in Westbury have led to protests, road closures, and frustration among residents. Here’s an update on the latest developments.
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Mogale City sewage crisis: Here’s everything you must know
President Cyril Ramaphosa has demanded urgent action on the Mogale City sewage crisis after reports revealed ongoing pollution affecting public health and the Cradle of Humankind.
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City of Tshwane power outages: Here are the latest updates
City of Tshwane power outages caused by Eskom substation fault disrupt southern parts of the metro. Here are the latest updates.
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Eskom seizes Emfuleni municipality’s four bank accounts over R8bn debt
Eskom freezes Emfuleni Municipality’s bank accounts over R8bn debt, impacting service delivery. Here’s what it means and Eskom’s larger debt challenges.
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Auditor-General report: Western Cape municipalities receive most clean audits
The Western Cape stands out as a beacon of good governance in the 2022-23 Auditor-General’s report, with 22 municipalities in the province achieving clean audits.
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Cape Town electricity protest brings traffic to a halt
“We are eating less food because we have to pay more for electricity.”
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Alexandra protests: Roads to avoid on Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Protests in Alexandra on Tuesday, 11 June 2024, are causing significant road closures and traffic disruptions; motorists should avoid these affected areas.
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SA elections 2024: Shaleng protests escalate on Election Day
Voting in Shaleng, near Taung, was disrupted by service delivery protests, escalating tensions on Election Day.
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Protests erupt in Orange Farm: Here’s what we know
Eyethu Mall is a no-go zone after protests broke out in Orange Farm. Here’s what you must know.
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City Power outage planned for Kyalami and these areas on Wednesday, 5 June 2024
City Power has scheduled a power interruption for Kyalami and surrounding areas on Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
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Fears of 2023 riots mount as protests break out in Motherwell
Protests have erupted in Motherwell, raising fears of a repeat of the 2023 riots. Here are the latest updates.
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Gauteng sets aside R45 million to reopen Johannesburg City Library in 2025
The city has begun the procurement process to appoint service providers who will handle these critical upgrades.
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Pikitup protests: Contract workers tired of paying R5,000 bribe for jobs
Pikitup employees leading protests in Randburg claim they have to fork out R5,000 in bribes to retain permanent employment.
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M1 fire repair work: Power outage earmarked for these Braamfontein streets
Repair efforts following a fire on the M1 will lead to temporary power outages in several Braamfontein streets, on Monday.
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M1 highway power restoration means these areas are still without electricity
After a cable theft-induced fire under the M1 highway, power restoration efforts continue, leaving certain areas without electricity.
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More than 2,000 bodies remain unclaimed in 2024, health dept reveals
Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla revealed that over 2,000 bodies remain unclaimed in South African government mortuaries.
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Buffalo City reportedly plans to pump more millions into ghost NU2 swimming pool
Despite previous investments totalling R30 million, the NU2 swimming pool in Mdantsane remains incomplete. Buffalo City Metro plans further spending to complete the project.
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Private law firm tapped to investigate Daveyton Skills School tragedy
A private law firm has been enlisted by Gauteng Education to investigate the Daveyton Skills School tragedy that claimed the lives of two pupils.
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City Power outages: Here’s the latest on areas affected by unplanned blackouts
Several Gauteng districts supplied by City Power are experiencing unplanned power outages due to technical faults, on Monday.
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Eskom tariff increase goes into effect on this date
In an electrifying move that will send shockwaves through household budgets, Eskom’s tariff hike for 2024/25, sanctioned by NERSA, looms large, heralding a grim increase in electricity costs for South Africans.
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Eskom’s Easter Egg: Loadshedding takes a holiday, but will it last?
Eskom suspends loadshedding for the Easter weekend thanks to additional generation capacity and expected lower demand. Can South Africans expect uninterrupted power?
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Eskom suspends loadshedding: Here’s a look at tonight’s forecasted demand
Eskom has announced the suspension of loadshedding from 16:00 today until the same time Wednesday due to improved generation capacity.