Rapula Moatshe

Metro Journalist

Tshwane's response to Rosslyn tyre factory fire criticised

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An investigation is underway into the cause of a significant fire at a tyre factory in Rosslyn, Pretoria North.

Urgent call for infrastructure improvements at Tshwane's struggling resorts

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Tshwane's recreational resorts are in dire need of maintenance, as revealed by a recent inspection led by Peggy de Bruin. The state of facilities threatens tourism ...

Tshwane Mayor pledges compliance after court ruling on fresh produce market

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Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya has vowed to collaborate with the Institute of Market Agents following a High Court ruling that threatens her and the City Manager with ...

Tshwane Metro Police chief under scrutiny for alleged 'cash gift'

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Commissioner Yolande Faro of the Tshwane Metro Police faces serious allegations of failing to declare a cash gift and misrepresenting her qualifications.

New mixed-use development in Tshwane: A step towards affordable housing

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Tshwane's council has approved a multimillion-rand mixed-use development that aims to transform the northern gateway precinct into a vibrant area with affordable ...

Tshwane workers demand overdue salary increase and reinstatement of colleagues

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Tshwane workers, including dismissed colleagues, stage a powerful protest outside Tshwane House, demanding overdue salary increases and justice amidst the city's ...

AfriForum criticises City of Tshwane for neglecting fire safety at municipal sites

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AfriForum has raised alarms over the City of Tshwane's inadequate maintenance of municipal sites, including cemeteries, which could lead to severe fire hazards as ...

Tshwane deputy mayor faces allegations over R21 million unpaid municipal bills

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The DA in Tshwane accuses Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise of shielding a property he leases from the North West Housing Corporation from power disconnection, despite ...

Johann Mettler addresses allegations of irregularities amid potential ousting as Tshwane city manager

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Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler confronts serious allegations regarding his appointment, asserting his dedication to service delivery while navigating intense ...

Tshwane's service delivery revolution: New business units for energy and water

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Tshwane's City Manager announces the launch of new business units for energy and water services, promising enhanced service delivery, improved billing transparency, ...

Three Tshwane municipal employees arrested for R7 million transformer theft

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Three City of Tshwane municipal employees have been arrested for allegedly stealing a R7 million transformer, as part of an ongoing investigation into infrastructure ...

Wage talks between Samwu and City of Tshwane break down, leaving workers in limbo

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Wage talks between Samwu and City of Tshwane collapse, raising concerns for municipal workers.

Tshwane's cleansing charge set to begin amid legal challenges

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The City of Tshwane is set to implement a contentious cleansing charge on July 1, 2025, despite legal challenges from AfriForum, raising concerns over double taxation ...

Tshwane Housing MMC intervenes as R60m debt forces hundreds onto streets

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City of Tshwane's MMC for Housing addresses the ongoing tensions at Thembelihle Village, where evictions and financial disputes between tenants and Yeast City Housing ...

Register your spaza shop in Tshwane to avoid fines and ensure compliance

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Mabotsa said a total of 5,885 business owners took the initiative to register their businesses since November 15, 2024, making Tshwane a municipality which received ...

Tshwane offers one-month amnesty for illegal electricity users

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The council report in question proposed a debt-relief programme that could potentially see the municipality scrapping up to R10 billion in municipal debt.

Court orders demolition of illegal high-rise buildings in Pretoria West

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The ruling by the High Court, Pretoria, comes after the respondents disregarded the first court order issued on July 16, 2024, barring him from erecting the buildings ...

Community appeals for help in finding missing Pretoria journalist

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The National Press Club, of which Aserie Ndlovu was a committee member, held a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday, where his distraught family members made an ...

Civic organisation celebrates potential R10 billion debt relief in Tshwane

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The organisation has been at the forefront of a campaign calling for the City to write off their outstanding municipal bills on the grounds that they are mostly ...

Mixed reaction over Tshwane's proposed R10 billion debt relief for unpaid bills

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The City of Tshwane's ambitious R10 billion debt relief proposal has sparked intense debate among political parties and residents. While promising to ease the burden ...

Competition Commission proposes R300 to R500 million payment from Google to South African media

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The payment aims to address the revenue losses suffered by local media outlets due to the uneven distribution of revenue generated by online news content.

Jukulyn struggles with prolonged utility outages due to ageing infrastructure

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Masina pointed out that substations in the area have not been upgraded in a long time to keep up with the growing demands.

EFF shuts down office over allegations of corruption in relocation process

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The protesters said they aim to bring attention to their grievances and ensure their concerns are heard by the relevant authorities.

Urgent appeal for peace: African summit addresses DRC conflict

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African leaders gathered in Tanzania on Saturday, urging an immediate ceasefire in the DRC as violence escalates and the humanitarian crises worsen.

Silver Valke Sports Club threatens legal action against Tshwane

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The club's lawyers have sent a formal letter to the City, demanding that they rescind their decision to terminate a contract.