Rapula Moatshe

Metro Journalist

Tshwane taxi drivers protest against impoundments as Santaco demands regulation of unlicensed taxis

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The South African National Taxi Council calls on the government to address the issue of unlicensed taxis, known as 'amaphela', following a protest in Tshwane against ...

Madibeng Municipality grapples with R20 million electricity debt amid service disruptions

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Madibeng Municipality is in hot water with the City of Tshwane over R20 million in unpaid electricity bills, raising concerns about service delivery disruptions ...

TMPD arrests drug dealer and curbs illegal connections in Pretoria North

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The Tshwane Metro Police Department's recent operations in Pretoria North have resulted in multiple arrests, including a suspected drug dealer and individuals involved ...

Tshwane MMC defends pothole repair strategy amid criticism

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Tshwane's Roads and Transport MMC, Tlangi Mogale, responds to criticism from the DA regarding the city's pothole repair strategy, highlighting challenges faced and ...

Formal complaint lodged with NERSA amid Tshwane's power outages

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The DA plans to lodge a formal complaint with NERSA against the City of Tshwane for failing to provide reliable electricity, as prolonged outages affect local residents. ...

Investigation sought by DA into Tshwane's alarming substation fires

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The DA in Tshwane is demanding an independent investigation into recent substation fires, citing negligence and procurement irregularities.

Class of 2025 achieves record matric results in Gauteng

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Gauteng's matric class of 2025 achieves a remarkable 89.06% pass rate, the highest in the province's history, with education MEC Matome Chiloane highlighting both ...

Tshwane to auction 800 old municipal vehicles to boost revenue

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The City of Tshwane plans to auction 800 old municipal vehicles to generate revenue, but concerns arise over the actual windfall amid existing debts.

Owner of Pretoria North shop denies allegations of selling meat from the floor

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Abdullah Hassan, owner of Euro Mini Market in Pretoria North, defends his shop against allegations of selling meat from the floor, claiming a viral video misrepresents ...

No power since Boxing Day: East Lynne residents voice frustrations over ongoing outages and poor service delivery

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Residents of East Lynne and Niemand Park express their anger over prolonged power outages and deteriorating infrastructure during a community meeting with local ...

Ten days of no power: Tshwane hires contractor to address outages in East Lynne

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Tshwane City has engaged a private contractor to expedite repairs following a fire at Koedoespoort Substation, which left East Lynne and Jan Niemand Park without ...

Tshwane's Wapadrand Substation rebuild completed: A new era for power supply

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Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya announces the completion of the Wapadrand Substation rebuild, aimed at resolving long-standing power issues in the area.

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya appointed to drive climate action strategies

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Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya discusses her new role in the Presidential Climate Commission and the city's commitment to impactful climate strategies.

Festive season: What Tshwane residents need to know about refuse collection schedules

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The City of Tshwane announces unchanged refuse collection schedules during the festive season, with important reminders about Christmas Day service interruptions ...

Tshwane residents face ongoing water shortages following maintenance work

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Tshwane residents are grappling with severe water shortages days after maintenance work by Rand Water, leading to frustration and allegations of profit-driven motives ...

ANC Tshwane promises to reclaim the city with township service focus

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Newly-elected ANC Tshwane chairperson Eugene 'Bonzo' Modise has announced a strategic pivot to township-based service delivery as the party aims to reclaim power ...

Tshwane residents face pool closures due to chlorine shortage

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Once again, Tshwane residents are grappling with pool closures as a chlorine delivery shortage disrupts access to vital swimming facilities.

Relief for Laudium as long-standing sinkhole finally repaired amid Tshwane's R180m crisis

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After years of uncertainty, the sinkhole at the Laudium Soccer Grounds has been successfully repaired, providing relief to residents of Region 4. However, the city ...

" I won't go to jail for something I did not do" - Julius Mkhwanazi

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Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi denies allegations of wrongdoing during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission, asserting ...

Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise faces fraud charges amid conflict of interest allegations

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The DA plans to file criminal fraud charges against Tshwane's Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise, following a forensic investigation revealing potential conflicts of interest ...

Tshwane mayor refutes DA claims about R1.6 billion back-pay liability

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Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya addresses the DA's alarming claims about a R1.6 billion back-pay liability, assuring residents that the city will not pass on costs through ...

Teda CEO calls for innovative solutions to address service delivery issues

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Dr Lardo Stander, CEO of the Tshwane Economic Development Fund, advocates for a transformative approach to municipal funding for innovation, highlighting the need ...

Tshwane U-turn: Residents win fight against controversial levy

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Tshwane has reversed its controversial R194 cleansing levy on properties using private waste collectors following a Gauteng High Court ruling. The city will credit ...

Tshwane SAPS arrest over 300 in weekend crime crackdown

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SAPS in Tshwane conducted extensive anti-crime operations over the weekend, leading to the arrest of over 300 suspects linked to serious crimes, including murder ...

Tshwane faces challenges in cemetery development due to illegal land occupation

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The City of Tshwane is grappling with illegal land occupation, which is obstructing the development of new cemeteries and the expansion of existing ones.