insert_link South Africa SA city of Tshwane City Asserts Zero-Tolerance Policy on Infrastructure Tampering The City of Tshwane in South Africa has emphasized its strict stance against tampering with vital infrastructure, deeming such actions criminal. This statement follows the damaging of the cross-border valve responsible for regulating water flow to the Ekangala and Rethabiseng areas in Region Seven. According to Lindela Mashigo, the city's spokesperson, this damage resulted in reduced water pressure and ultimately led to a complete water supply disruption in the affected […] todayMarch 19, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services Department has advised communities to stay vigilant on Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms The City of Tshwane's Emergency Services Department has advised communities to stay vigilant as a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with strong winds, hail, and heavy rain has been issued. The city's Lindela Mashigo says the impact may include flooding, vehicle accidents, power failures, falling trees, and damage from hail: todayMarch 8, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa City of Tshwane Deploys Additional Personnel to Address Storm-Related Power Outages The City of Tshwane mobilizes extra personnel from the Electricity and Energy Department to region three following severe thunderstorms that inflicted widespread damage and power outages. The storms resulted in uprooted trees, fallen branches on roads and power lines, causing prolonged blackouts in Pretoria and neighboring areas. Lindela Mashigo of the city states that a supplementary team has been assembled to enhance capacity and expedite repairs, as technicians are facing […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 8
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
