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Department of Justice Marks Child Protection Week with Outreach at Soshanguve Secure Care Centre

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) has continued its Child Protection Week 2026 activities by raising awareness about children’s rights and providing support to young people at the Soshanguve Secure Care Centre, known as the Father Smangaliso Mkhatswa Secure Care Centre. During the outreach programme, Ms Tshidi Tabane-Shai explained the importance of the…

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Reality Hits Hard as June 1 Taxi Fare Increases Take Effect

For many residents of Soshanguve and surrounding areas, 1 June 2026 arrived with a heavy financial burden as the Northern Tshwane Taxi Industry’s latest fare increases officially came into effect. The new fares have seen commuters paying between R3 and R5 more on several popular routes, including Soshanguve to Pretoria CBD, Rosslyn, Wonderpark, Ga-Rankuwa, Centurion…

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Gauteng Government Defends ‘Amapanyaza’ Programme Amid Criticism

The Gauteng Provincial Government has come out strongly in defence of its Gauteng Traffic Wardens programme, popularly known as the “Amapanyaza”, rejecting what it describes as misleading claims aimed at discrediting the initiative. In a media statement issued on 1 June 2026, the provincial government reaffirmed that the programme remains a critical intervention in strengthening…

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