insert_link South Africa In South Africa: Grade R Learner Dies After Snack Incident in Soweto S.A's Gauteng Education Department has confirmed the death of a Grade R learner from Dumezweni Primary in Diepkloof, Soweto, while three other learners were taken to hospital with similar symptoms after consuming snacks. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona says MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed condolences to the family and wished the sick learners a speedy recovery: Meanwhile, the City of Tshwane has initiated a spaza shop registration outreach across […] todayNovember 22, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa In S.A, the ANC in Gauteng has hailed the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink In S.A, the ANC in Gauteng has hailed the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink as the beginning of a rebuilding process for the city after years of instability under DA-led governance. The party accused Brink of mismanagement, poor service delivery, and financial mismanagement. Briefing the media after the council meeting, ANC provincial secretary, Thembinkosi Nciza claims Brink’s ousting will help restore stability and prioritise the needs of marginalised communities […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa The DA’s Cilliers Brink has been removed as mayor of Tshwane in South Africa The DA’s Cilliers Brink has been removed as mayor of Tshwane in South Africa. This was done through a motion of no confidence, ending his 18-month tenure. The vote saw 120 in favour, 87 against, and one abstention. Brink's removal was initiated by the ANC and supported by the EFF, and ActionSA. A new mayor will be elected in the next seven to 14 days. Addressing the council, the EFF’s […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa Uncertainty Surrounds ActionSA’s Position Ahead of No Confidence Vote Against Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink In S.A, the ANC’s motion of no confidence against Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink will be on council's agenda this week, with the vote scheduled for today. Uncertainty remains about ActionSA’s stance, whether they will align with the ANC or stay with the DA-led coalition. Brink has stressed the importance of stable governance in the city: todayAugust 29, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa Over 2,500 Evacuated from Tshwane Police Academy After Nearby Gas Pipeline Explosion Over two-thousand-500 police trainees and South African Police Service staff have been evacuated from the Tshwane training academy in Pretoria due to a gas pipeline explosion at a nearby business site. National police commissioner Fannie Masemola ordered the precautionary evacuation to ensure safety. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says experts are managing the fire, and a control centre has been established: todayAugust 22, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa City Of Tshwane Progresses on Rooiwal Waste Water Plant Upgrade The City of Tshwane says to date, substantial progress has been made across various components of the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade project. This is to solve Hammanskraal's water problems. Mayoral committee member for Utilities and Regional Operations and Coordination, Themba Fosi, says over the next three months, they anticipate advancing the construction of two primary sedimentation tanks, and the refurbishment of the east flow balancing tank and pump […] todayAugust 15, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa EFF accuses the City of Tshwane of planning to remove 37 black senior managers In South Africa, the EFF accuses the City of Tshwane of planning to remove 37 black senior managers, with four already suspended. The party claims six white appointees from the Freedom Front Plus and DA have been placed in the metro police’s towing section. Mayor Cilliers Brink is criticised for allegedly favouring his business associates in tenders. During a council meeting, the EFF's, Obakeng Ramabodu said the DA-coalition is replacing […] todayJuly 26, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa In S.A, Rand Water’s Palmiet and Mapleton Maintenance to Conclude by 29 July In S.A, Rand Water’s comprehensive maintenance programme of their Palmiet and Mapleton systems, which supply water to the City of Tshwane, is set to resume and is expected to be completed on 29 July. The city’s spokesperson Selby Bokaba says the maintenance programme on the two systems started earlier this month, has been successful and did not lead to any water supply interruption: todayJuly 15, 2024 25
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Tshwane City Condemns Sabotage Causing Prolonged Water Outage The City of Tshwane has denounced an act of sabotage in Rethabiseng, region seven, which resulted in an extended water outage. City manager Johann Mettler described the act as evil and barbaric, urging law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation. According to city spokesperson Selby Bokaba, technicians have restored water to most areas, except for higher elevations still impacted by the sabotage. todayJune 24, 2024 9