Corné Van Zyl

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Corné Van Zyl

Hijackers in South Africa are now zeroing in on a new list of high-demand vehicles—with the VW Polo, Toyota Hilux, and Ford Ranger topping the list. According to the latest crime statistics released by SAPS, Pretoria remains one of the country’s most targeted regions, with hijacking hotspots identified in Mamelodi, Sunnyside, and Pretoria West. Criminals are becoming bolder and more organised, using follow-home tactics and high-traffic zones to strike.

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Corné Van Zyl

Pretoria residents may be in for more than just four days without water as concerns grow that the outage could extend well beyond the planned restoration date. With Rand Water failing to fill key reservoirs ahead of the scheduled maintenance, recovery could be delayed—leaving taps dry for days longer. Here’s what you need to know to stay prepared. According to Ward 101, DA councillor Malcolm de Klerk, Rand Water didn’t fill their own reservoir to last the community for several days.

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Corné Van Zyl

Seven-year-old Johandré Blom has returned to school, showing incredible bravery and resilience after surviving a crocodile attack on Friday, March 21. Johandré was playing in shallow water during a family fishing trip at the Emanzini Fishing Resort at Roodekopjes Dam near Brits when a crocodile suddenly attacked, ripping off his arm.

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Corné Van Zyl

large-scale water shutdown will hit major parts of Pretoria from Thursday following a planned water interruption by Rand Water and the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The shutdown is part of essential infrastructure repair work. However, communities are being warned to brace for significant disruptions as key reservoirs will be cut off. AfriForum has stepped in, establishing a network of emergency water distribution points to help residents cope during the outage.

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Corné Van Zyl

Starting tomorrow, Pretoria will face a water outage lasting over four days due to planned maintenance on the city’s water infrastructure. Residents are advised to store water and take necessary precautions immediately. From 29 May to 2 June 2025, large parts of the city will be left without water for over four days. Residents are urged to prepare immediately for the disruption.