Nozibusiso Mazibuko

Durban

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Eskom to implement a 14-hour power outage in parts of Tshwane

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

Eskom will interrupt power supply to parts of Tshwane on Thursday, 15 May, due to emergency maintenance on its distribution network. The planned power outage will last for 14 hours, from 9:00 to 23:00. It will impact customers in the Cullinan area, including the Council for Geoscience, National Library, Donkerhoek plots, Galagos Country Estate, Kleinfontein, and Rhenosterfontein plots.
No water in these Cape Town areas for 10 hours on Thursday

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has scheduled essential maintenance for Thursday, 15 May. The water supply in Kelderhof Estate, Helderberg, will be shut off from 9:00 to 19:00. The planned interruption forms part of the City’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and maintain its water infrastructure. According to officials, the outage is necessary to allow technicians to safely install a pressure reducing valve (PRV) and a water meter on the main supply line to the area.
SAPS trainer arrested over alleged rape of trainee in Tshwane

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

A South African Police Service (SAPS) trainer has been arrested after allegedly raping a trainee at the SAPS Training Academy in Tshwane. The incident occurred on Tuesday and led to the instructor’s immediate dismissal and arrest, highlighting ongoing concerns about abuse of power within law enforcement institutions.
Eskom schedules 17-hour power outage in these Joburg suburbs

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

Residents in parts of Sandton should brace for scheduled electricity interruptions this Sunday as Eskom embarks on critical maintenance of its distribution network. Also, the state-owned power utility confirmed that the planned outages are part of its continued efforts to stabilise the grid and improve infrastructure reliability. The Sandton area will have a power outage on SundayOn Sunday, 11 May, Eskom will interrupt power supply in Morningside, Sandown, and parts of Sandton from 6:00 to 23:00.
Security tightened ahead of the Nedbank Cup final

5 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

KwaZulu-Natal police have stepped up preparations for Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs following fears of possible disruptions. Deputy Police Commissioner Phumelele Makoba confirmed that law enforcement is monitoring individuals suspected of planning to interfere with the match, after a chaotic ticketing situation earlier in the week. A technical glitch during online ticket sales on Monday led to a server crash and the overselling of more than 10 000 tickets.
Cold front expected to batter two provinces on Saturday

6 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

A powerful cold front tied to an upper air trough is expected to bring strong to near gale-force winds to parts of the Western and Northern Cape on Saturday. The South African Weather Service has forecast north-westerly to westerly winds of 40 to 60km/h, with gusts reaching between 65 and 100km/h. The most affected areas include the Hantam and Karoo Hoogland municipalities in the Northern Cape and the central and Little Karoo and eastern parts of the Cape Winelands.
14-hour power outage to affect parts of Gauteng on Tuesday

6 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

Residents of Dobsonville Extension 3 in Soweto will experience a planned power outage on Tuesday, 13 May, from 9:00 to 23:00. Eskom confirmed the outage will allow for “essential maintenance on our distribution power lines,” as the utility continues efforts to stabilise its infrastructure. Eskom advised residents to prioritise safety during the 14-hour power outage.
SANRAL announces full closure of the N3 national road from 9 May

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has confirmed that the N3 highway near Ashburton will be closed in both directions from the evening of 9 May to the early morning of 11 May. This is to allow for the demolition of the Ashburton (Pope Ellis Drive) bridge as part of ongoing road construction along the vital transport corridor.
Cape Town warns of daily drilling noise to secure power supply

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

Residents near the Silvermine Wetland can expect prolonged noise daily as the City of Cape Town begins critical drilling works from 8 May to 15 June. The project will occur daily from 8:00 to 22:00, with generators operating between 8:00 and 19:30. The drilling, which will cause noise, is necessary to reroute electrical cables and ensure long-term electricity supply to Clovelly, Sun Valley, Fish Hoek, Kommetjie, and surrounding communities.
Tshwane faces minor delays in waste collection

1 week ago | thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko

The City of Tshwane has announced slight delays in refuse disposal services following the switch to a new waste management contractor that began on 1 May. The transition marks the end of a previous yellow plant and equipment supply tender, which expired on 30 April. Smooth handover, minor delays in Tshwane waste collectionThe city promptly appointed new service providers under the incoming tender to avoid service disruption.