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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.
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Cape Town ranks first in the Governance Performance Index
Cape Town leads South Africa’s metros in the 2024 Good Governance Africa Index, excelling in service delivery and economic development, according to the latest GPI report.
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Water outages set for these parts of Cape Town from Tuesday, 19 March 2024
The upcoming Cape Town water outages will affect several areas. Here's everything you must know.
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Midrand 10111 centre offline on Friday, 15 March 2024: Here are the latest updates
The Midrand 10111 emergency line went offline due to a potential fire hazard, on Friday. Here's everything we know.
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Water outages set for these parts of Cape Town on Thursday, 14 March 2024
The upcoming Cape Town water outage on Thursday, 14 March 2024, will affect several areas. Here's everything you must know.
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Water maintenance set for these Cape Town areas starting Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Several Cape Town areas are set to undergo water maintenance starting Tuesday, 27 February 2024. Here's what you must know.
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MyCiti N2 Express bus service set to be extended for two years
The City of Cape Town has recommended extending the MyCiti N2 Express bus service for another two years. Here's what you must know.
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These Hout Bay areas will be affected by water disruptions on Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Here's the latest on water disruptions in Hout Bay, including affected areas, where to get water, and safety tips during this period.
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Ennerdale service delivery protests disrupt traffic: Here’s the latest [video]
Service delivery protests that broke out in Ennerdale, JHB, on Monday, 12 February 2024, have affected the following routes.
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City of Cape Town reaches agreement with Green Point tennis court occupiers
An agreement was reached with the majority of Green Point tennis court occupiers, who, after a recent round of talks, have shown readiness to embrace various offers of shelter and social assistance.
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Home Affairs extends weekend operating hours: Here’s what you must know
The Department of Home Affairs extends its weekend operating hours for ID collection ahead of Voter Registration Weekend.
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Planned electricity outage to affect these parts of Hout Bay in February 2024
The City of Cape Town has announced a scheduled electricity outage in these parts of Hout Bay in February 2024.
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Phoenix shutdown: All roads in and out of Durban suburb blocked [video]
Motorists not partaking in the Phoenix shutdown should avoid these routes.
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Jobs Fair coming to George in February 2024: Here’s what you must know
The two-day event will commence with the employer breakfast session, where Nxesi will lead discussions on labour market issues and address unemployment in the province.
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Verulam protests: Durban motorists warned to avoid these routes [video]
Verulam's ongoing protests over water shortages has led to significant road closures.
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Here’s when Cape Town community pools will close for 2024
Here's what you must know about when Cape Town community pools will close in 2024.
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Gautrain delay leaves OR Tambo-bound travellers outraged [video]
The Gautrain servicing the North-South line, with stops at OR Tambo, experienced delays, with commuters stuck between Midrand and Marlboro.
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Cape Town water maintenance will affect these areas on Tuesday, 9 January 2024
Residents in Claremont and Newlands should brace for a day of water supply disruptions on Tuesday.
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Tokai water outage on Wednesday, 3 January 2024: Here are the latest updates
Tokai and Klein Constantia face a water outage due to a burst pipeline. Here are the latest updates and advice for affected residents.
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Fourways and these areas will be out of electricity from Thursday, 21 December 2023
Residents in Fourways and neighbouring areas, brace yourselves for a day of 'unplugged' living as Eskom announces a power outage for essential maintenance on Thursday.
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Cape Town water maintenance will effect these areas from Tuesday, 19 December 2023
These parts of Cape Town will be affected by the planned water maintenance from Tuesday.
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Northern Cape govt blasted for budgeting R120 million to replace 596 bucket toilets
Campbell's toilet replacement project was originally budgeted at R88 million but quickly ballooned to R120 million.
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Muizenberg beach huts reopened after R5.9 million makeover
Cape Town's Muizenberg beach huts have been refurbished and back open just in time for the festive season.
