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Security guards shot while escorting garbage collectors in Cape Town
As a result of the incident, the City has withdrawn solid waste services in Philippi East, Samora Machel, Browns Farm, Unathi and Bester in Crossroads.
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SASSA grant payment dates for every month in 2024
Here is the complete list of SASSA grant payment dates for December.
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City halts waste collection services in Kraaifontein after receiving extortion letter
The service suspension has affected the following informal settlements.
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Municipalities warned against water tanker mafias
Seitlholo urged the municipalities to undertake the necessary community education on what was happening.
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Eastern Cape villagers fund their own water supply
They say Alfred Nzo District Municipality has failed them.
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Several parts of Tshwane hit by water outage: Here’s what we know
Water outages impact parts of Tshwane due to a pump failure at Rand Water’s Palmiet Station, affecting Soshanguve, Pretoria East, and more.
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Walking Joburg’s biggest, baddest river: gold dust and gunk
Day 1 on the Klip River: Selby to Riverlea.
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South Africa will lose its public post office this month
The post office, which was placed under business rescue in 2022, now needs a further R3.8 billion to continue operations, a demand the government has struggled to meet.
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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.
