Residents in parts of eastern Pretoria are being urged to prepare for possible water supply interruptions as the City of Tshwane announces planned maintenance on the Hatherley Water Meter. According to the City’s Water and Sanitation Business Unit, Rand Water will carry out essential maintenance work from Sunday evening, 8 February, until Monday morning, 9…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says its intensified grant review process is saving the government about R44 million every month, adding up to roughly R500 million a year, by rooting out ineligible claims and strengthening oversight. Speaking on the progress of the programme, SASSA CEO Themba Matlou said the review is designed to…
Residents across Tshwane are beginning to see early signs of relief as parts of the city’s water supply system show gradual recovery following recent disruptions. The City of Tshwane confirmed on Tuesday that inflows into several reservoirs have resumed, marking a positive step toward stabilisation — although many areas remain in a critical state. According…
The City of Tshwane is facing a worsening water supply crisis after overnight assessments revealed a continued decline in system pressure, with no improvement recorded from Rand Water supplies. In an update issued on Monday, 2 February 2026, the municipality confirmed that the water supply network has further deteriorated, leaving several reservoirs critically low or…
Residents across the City of Tshwane can expect a gradual return of water supply following the recovery of the Palmiet system, which is now fully operational after a recent shutdown. Rand Water has confirmed that full pumping has resumed, marking a major milestone in restoring water to affected communities. In a statement issued on Thursday,…
The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department has sounded the alarm, issuing a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms expected to batter the area today, January 28, 2026, between 14:00 and 23:59. According to forecasts from the South African Weather Service, the city is in for a soaking, with widespread rainfall and thunderstorms predicted….
The Hawks have dismantled a major transnational investment fraud operation following the arrest of six alleged scam masterminds and 25 call-centre agents in Gauteng. The suspects, aged between 38 and 61, were arrested on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, during a coordinated operation involving multiple Hawks units, INTERPOL, major banks and international law-enforcement partners. They face…
Gauteng authorities intensified learner transport enforcement operations across Soweto and Soshanguve, sending a strong message to operators who put children’s lives at risk on the roads. Led by the Gauteng Department of Community Safety, the operation saw Head of Department Mr Roche Mogorosi working alongside Gauteng Traffic Police, the South African Police Service and the…
Three Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officers were injured after a routine by-law enforcement operation in Winterveldt escalated into violent unrest, prompting multiple arrests and a strong condemnation from police leadership. The incident unfolded on Saturday, 24 January 2026, when TMPD officers from Region 1, Sector 1 in Mabopane were conducting compliance inspections targeting businesses…
The City of Tshwane has intensified its revenue collection drive by disconnecting electricity supply to several state-owned facilities in Pretoria due to millions of rands in outstanding municipal debt. On the same day, Tshwane Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya confirmed that electricity was disconnected at the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) offices in Pretoria Central…
