insert_link South Africa Tshwane Seeks to Overturn Labour Court Ruling on Suspended Officials City of Tshwane has filed papers with the Labour Court to overturn an arbitration award that ordered five suspended senior officials to return to work today. The senior officials were implicated in the controversial Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant tender, linked to controversial businessman Edwin Sodi. The metro’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says they want the court to review and set aside the South African Local Government Bargaining Council's arbitration award […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Tshwane Bus Services in South Africa officially resumes normal services The Tshwane Bus Services in South Africa has officially resumed its normal services amid driver shortages. Thirty drivers were dismissed in November last year, after participating in an unprotected strike in May. The decision to fire the drivers was taken after they appeared before a disciplinary hearing. City of Tshwane’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says the recruitment process to fill these vacancies is currently underway and will be concluded as […] today16 January, 2025
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 […] today19 March, 2024
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: today8 March, 2024
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 […] today23 February, 2024
