Tshiamo Boikhutso

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Tshiamo Boikhutso

When you know your blues and have seen a Dan Patlansky show or two, you may have certain expectations of a full band show. There is acoustic blues and electric blues, and on both of these counts, this man is a master. His previous show was a smooth dance between haunting and rollicking songs. But this one: the full band tour finale at Menlyn Barnyard this past weekend, took the tunes (and riffs, and lyrics, and solos) to new heights.

4 days ago | citizen.co.za | Tshiamo Boikhutso

The metro has defended its infrastructure management works after allegations of negligence and criticism. DA caucus leader Cilliers Brink recently claimed that Tshwane had no systems in place to protect substations and other power infrastructure following numerous fires hitting power stations in various regions last month.

4 days ago | citizen.co.za | Tshiamo Boikhutso

A road reserve in Wierda Park, next to Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, between Theuns van Niekerk Street and Willem Botha Avenue, has become a source of mounting frustration for residents in the area. Residents living near the site have raised multiple concerns about the deteriorating state of the reserve, claiming that it has become a hotspot for illegal dumping, overgrown grass, crime, and unmanaged street trading.

5 days ago | citizen.co.za | Tshiamo Boikhutso

A dog rescue shelter in Centurion is grappling with a severe food shortage for its 60 dogs and dozens of other animals it helps care for. Pretoria Dog Rescue CEO Celia van Zyl said the non-profit organisation has only a few bags of food left, which is not enough to keep the animals properly fed in the coming days. She explained that the shelter relies entirely on public support, and the recent drop in donations has left them in a desperate situation.

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Tshiamo Boikhutso

Power supply has been restored to all parts of Centurion previously affected by the explosion at the Zwartkop Substation on May 20, according to Tshwane metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo. The incident involved the explosion of Transformer 1A at the substation, which resulted in widespread outages across multiple areas, with some residents enduring more than a week without electricity. Mashigo said the restoration comes after a gruelling eight-day repair process.