Rapula Moatshe

Metro Journalist

Tshwane's sinkhole crisis: City plans repairs amid financial struggles

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Tshwane's Region 4 faces a growing sinkhole crisis, with only two repairs planned this financial year.

Legal battle intensifies as Tshwane challenges Wanatu e-hailing permit ruling

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The City of Tshwane is appealing a court ruling that allows the Afrikaans-only e-hailing service Wanatu to operate without valid permits, amidst accusations of discrimination ...

Tshwane facing R180m sinkhole crisis. Homes and lives are at risk

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Dozens of devastating sinkholes are threatening homes and businesses across Centurion, forcing residents to abandon properties and disrupting lives, while the City ...

Tshwane's R180m sinkhole crisis: homes and lives at risk as repairs stall

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Dozens of devastating sinkholes are threatening homes and businesses across Centurion, forcing residents to abandon properties and disrupting lives, while the City ...

DA complains to Public Protector over Tshwane security tender allegations

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An investigation by the Public Protector into Triotic Protection Services, allegedly linked to Tshwane's Deputy Mayor, has raised questions about tax compliance ...

Tshwane's power outages: Political parties call for action

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Political parties in Tshwane have voiced their concerns over severe power outages, criticising Mayor Moya's inaction and highlighting the impact of cable theft. ...

Community concerns prompt action on defective traffic lights in Mamelodi

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The City of Tshwane is set to address long-standing traffic congestion and safety issues at the Tsamaya Road and Watloo intersection in Mamelodi by repairing malfunctioning ...

Daring ATM heist at Jubilee Mall: Gang led by man wearing red dress

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An gang of 30 men, led by a man in a red dress, bombed five ATMs at Jubilee Mall in Hammanskraal, resulting in a dramatic police shootout and an ongoing manhunt. ...

Tshwane's revenue collection campaign faces backlash from national departments

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The City of Tshwane's efforts to recover R30 billion in unpaid bills are challenged by national departments denying allegations of disconnection.

Tshwane appoints Revo Spies as new deputy commissioner to combat vandalism

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The Tshwane Metro Police Department has appointed Revo Spies as Deputy Commissioner to tackle the rising theft and vandalism of municipal infrastructure.

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 ...

Tshwane's power cut campaign faces backlash as businesses demand dialogue

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Major businesses face power cuts as Tshwane's R30 billion debt recovery campaign sparks outcry, with the Capital City Business Chamber urging for collaborative solutions ...

Soshanguve's IA Substation to undergo major upgrade amid power outages

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The City of Tshwane plans to upgrade the ageing IA Substation in Soshanguve to combat persistent power outages, following allegations of misconduct by municipal ...

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 ...

MKP slams 'racist' banking practices as Cosatu protests VAT hikes

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MKP's Luther Lebelo launches scathing attack on South Africa's major banks over alleged discriminatory practices and licensing bias, while Cosatu simultaneously ...

New hope for Olievenhoutbosch families: 447 RDP houses handed over

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After years of struggling in a cramped shack, Johanna Mthethwa and 446 other families in Olievenhoutbosch celebrate the handover of their new RDP houses, marking ...

ActionSA commends Tshwane mayor for service delivery improvements

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ActionSA praises Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya for significant strides in service delivery, following a fact-finding mission that revealed improvements in previously ...

City of Tshwane cuts power to defaulting businesses amid R30 billion debt crisis

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The City of Tshwane intensifies its revenue collection efforts, cutting power to businesses with outstanding debt, including Shoprite's landlord, as it seeks to ...

200 Thembelihle Village tenants forced onto rainy Pretoria streets in mass eviction

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Nearly 200 tenants at Tembelihle Village were forcibly evicted, leaving them homeless and exposed to harsh weather conditions. This article delves into their traumatic ...

MKP demands alternatives to VAT increase ahead of budget speech

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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party warns against a proposed VAT increase, advocating for wealth taxation and other revenue-generating measures to alleviate the financial burden ...

MK Party defends Ithala Bank amid legal dispute

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The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party on Monday held a protest against the South African Reserve Bank's Prudential Authority, urging protection for Ithala Bank amid liquidation ...

Tshwane Mayor condemns hostage situation amid power outage crisis in Soshanguve

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Residents of Soshanguve express their anger over prolonged power outages, leading to a tense situation with municipal electricity workers.

Big businesses in Tshwane risk closure over food safety compliance

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The City of Tshwane intensifies its bylaw enforcement in Atteridgeville.

Tshwane's Salvokop development faces opposition from residents

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Residents of the Baghdad informal settlement in Tshwane are protesting the Salvokop Precinct Development Project, demanding clarity on relocation plans amid concerns ...

Former TAOI workers demand outstanding retrenchment packages from City of Tshwane

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The City of Tshwane faces mounting pressure as former employees of Tshwane Affected Operations Investments (TAOI) protested on Thursday over unpaid retrenchment ...