Rapula Moatshe

Metro Journalist

Gauteng High Court dismisses appeal against demolition of illegal high-rise buildings

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The Gauteng High Court has ruled against property developer George Asaba, allowing the City of Tshwane to proceed with demolishing two high-rise buildings built ...

Frustration mounts in Centurion area as power outage continues following substation fire

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Residents in Centurion's Tshwane suburbs express frustration over a five-day power outage caused by the Brakfontein substation explosion as officials work to restore ...

Lasca boycotts Tshwane's outreach programmes over debt relief grievances

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Lasca, the civic association representing Atteridgeville and Saulsville, has announced a boycott of Tshwane's outreach programmes, demanding unconditional debt relief ...

R26 billion in investments by 2029 for Tshwane

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Tshwane's Executive Mayor Nasiphi Moya unveils a comprehensive economic revitalisation strategy aimed at attracting R17 billion to R26 billion in investments by ...

Tshwane's Sunnyside fined R80 000 for law violations during Reclaim Our City operations

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Tshwane's Sunnyside precinct faces R80,000 in fines for various law violations during a recent enforcement operation aimed at restoring order and safety in the area. ...

City of Tshwane extends debt-relief scheme deadline to May 31

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The City of Tshwane has extended its debt-relief scheme deadline to May 31, allowing residents and businesses more time to settle outstanding municipal accounts ...

Tshwane defends aggressive revenue collection strategy amid disputes

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The City of Tshwane defends its controversial revenue collection initiative, Tshwane Ya Tima, which involves disconnecting electricity for clients with outstanding ...

Marry Me residents demand better service delivery during imbizo with Premier Lesufi

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Residents of Marry Me Informal Settlements in Soshanguve express their frustrations over poor service delivery during an imbizo with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, ...

Marry Me mass shooting case postponed for identity parade

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The case of a 27-year-old Zimbabwean national accused of murdering six patrollers in Soshanguve has been postponed to April 17. With 16 charges including murder ...

Tshwane approves Rosslyn automotive hub plan set to create 150 000 jobs

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The newly approved 7 157-hectare automotive manufacturing hub in Rosslyn aims to become Africa's largest industrial park, with BMW, Nissan, Tata, and Iveco already ...

Tshwane City to invest in water tankers and waste trucks to boost service delivery

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The City of Tshwane plans to invest R210 million in its own water tankers and waste collection trucks, aiming to enhance service delivery and reduce reliance on ...

Tshwane Economic Development Agency offers 12-month internships for graduates

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Discover valuable internship opportunities at the Tshwane Economic Development Agency, designed to empower graduates with essential skills and work experience.

Investigation into fatal shooting of six patrollers in Soshanguve continues

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Police investigations are underway following the fatal shooting of six patrollers in Soshanguve, with two suspects arrested and further inquiries ongoing.

City of Tshwane uncovers R10 million municipal fraud ring, suspends finance official

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An elaborate fraud scheme involving ghost accounts has led to the suspension of a City of Tshwane Finance Department employee. Over R10 million was siphoned through ...

Tshwane's property rates set to surge in 2025/26 financial year

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The DA in Tshwane warns residents of an impending increases in property rates due to recent property valuation roll reviews, urging property owners to assess their ...

Wanatu defends Afrikaans language requirement for e-hailing drivers

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Wanatu's CEO defends the company's Afrikaans language requirement for drivers, asserting it is a skill rather than a barrier to employment amidst allegations of ...

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 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 ...

Register your spaza shop in Tshwane to avoid fines and ensure compliance

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Mabotsa said a total of 5,885 business owners took the initiative to register their businesses since November 15, 2024, making Tshwane a municipality which received ...

Tshwane offers one-month amnesty for illegal electricity users

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The council report in question proposed a debt-relief programme that could potentially see the municipality scrapping up to R10 billion in municipal debt.

Court orders demolition of illegal high-rise buildings in Pretoria West

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The ruling by the High Court, Pretoria, comes after the respondents disregarded the first court order issued on July 16, 2024, barring him from erecting the buildings ...

Community appeals for help in finding missing Pretoria journalist

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The National Press Club, of which Aserie Ndlovu was a committee member, held a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday, where his distraught family members made an ...

Civic organisation celebrates potential R10 billion debt relief in Tshwane

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The organisation has been at the forefront of a campaign calling for the City to write off their outstanding municipal bills on the grounds that they are mostly ...

Metro police officers protest against alleged bribery and unfair promotions

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Metro police officers in Tshwane protest against alleged bribery and unfair promotion practices, voicing concerns over a lack of transparency in the selection process. ...

Competition Commission proposes R300 to R500 million payment from Google to South African media

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The payment aims to address the revenue losses suffered by local media outlets due to the uneven distribution of revenue generated by online news content.