Work underway for better water provision in the North West
The project is one of several mega water projects which are being accelerated by the department and other role players.
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Travel advisory: Cape Town motorists warned to avoid these routes amid Sir Lowry’s Pass protests
Traffic disruptions were felt across Cape Town due to the Sir Lowry’s Pass protests, leading to road closures and a halt in community services.
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Gauteng youth to benefit from free learner’s licence tests
The provincial government explained that the initiative is in line with efforts to “bridge the unemployment gap and foster responsible attitudes towards alcohol use”.
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Some pensioners are still queuing for hours for their grants
But payments seem to be going more smoothly, at least in some places
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No glitches expected with October grant payment cycle, says Mpumalanga SASSA
According to SASSA, the elderly will receive their money on 3 October 2023, those living with disabilities on 4 October 2023, while payment of children grants categories will get theirs from 5 October 2023.
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SASSA grant payments: Here’s how to collect October withdrawals in KwaZulu-Natal
In the interim, Postbank has reassured the beneficiaries that the forthcoming grant payments will be processed smoothly.
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William Nicol Drive officially changed to Winnie Mandela Drive
The decision to change the name of William Nicol Drive to Winnie Mandela Drive was announced by the city council at the end of August 2023.
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Activists claim thousands of parcels of public land under-used in Cape Town
According to NU, 1,945 parcels of vacant and underutilised land are owned by the City of Cape Town, 522 by the province, 215 by national government, 58 by state-owned enterprises, and 37 under other public spheres.
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UIF task team to intervene in Belville Labour Centre
The fund said the task team, which is from the UIF head office in Pretoria, is expected to “establish facts and submit a report to [Maruping] within a week”.
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Watch: Tsakane Protests Turn Violent After Residents Clash with Riot Police [Video]
Tsakane residents have been without running water for several weeks, leading to their frustrations boiling over into protests.
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All September SASSA grant payments will be made, assures Minister
Government and its agencies, the Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), have assured social grant beneficiaries that they will get their payments for the month of September 2023.
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Tensions Escalate as City of Cape Town Attempts to Disconnect Oasis Farm Illegal Electrical Connections [video]
The standoff escalated in Oasis Farm, leading to the use of stun grenades by law enforcement to disperse the crowd.
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Four years and R7-million later, villages still sit without power
Mzimvubu Municipality has been incapable of finishing an electrification project it started in 2018.
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Eskom recalls technicians from Esikhaleni, Mandlakala, Dlangezwa following threats from residents
The Zircon and Cygnus substations, critical components of the local electrical infrastructure, have experienced tripping, leading to power outages in the affected areas.
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Protea Glen power outage planned for this week: Here’s what you must know
The power outage will specifically impact customers in Protea Glen Extensions 22, 24, 28, and 44, on Friday, 25 August 2023.
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Watch: Sinkhole swallows Lavender Hill garbage truck [video]
Lavender Hill residents watched in awe when a garbage truck was swallowed by a sinkhole, a gob-smacking sighting that was caught on camera.
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Watch: Swellendam municipal office torched amid violent riots [video]
Escalating riots linked to Railton residents culminated in several businesses being looted at the torching of the Swellendam municipal office.
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Toekomsrus protests: Road closures and incidents to take note of [video]
Tensions are brewing in Toekomsrus, as community members face off against riot police. Here’s everything we know.
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Slovo Park riots end in truck arson and looting [video]
The Slovo Park riots turned chaotic on the N12 highway, after residents torched and looted a truck in front of helpless police.
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Municipality in court for cutting off water to school with 500 learners
Judge orders Mogale City to immediately reinstate the water supply to Krugersdorp school
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A month’s worth of garbage piles up on Dunoon streets
City waste removal contract ended on 30 June, with no waste collected since
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SAMWU protests: Tshwane workers clash with riot police [video]
SAMWU protests turned violent when disgruntled Tshwane City workers clashed with riot police, and the entire encounter was caught on camera.
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Refugees face ‘no hope’ service from Home Affairs
Dozens queue, but the reception office in Gqeberha only serves 15 asylum seekers a day.
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Taps run dry in Madibeng village once again
Hundreds of Itireleng village residents depend on one communal tank for water
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Rubbish in Delft overwhelms City of Cape Town response
City says it spends R300-million a year cleaning up illegal dumps but can’t make headway without community support
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People ‘use the bush’ while Makhanda’s taxi rank toilets remain closed for years
Councillor says she has asked the municipality for more public toilets in town
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Rand Water names and shames these debt-owing municipalities
Rand Water blasted the City of Tshwane and these other debt-owing municipalities over unpaid bills exceeding R4 billion.
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Diepkloof protests: Mayor Gwamanda promises R120m budget to boost service delivery
Mayor Gwamanda halted Diepkloof protests with promises of a regional service delivery blitz worth R120 million, starting in July 2023.
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Diepkloof protests: Police monitor situation as chaos erupts [video]
Spurts of protests have caused significant road closures in Diepkloof, on Monday. Here are the latest updates.