Johannesburg Water promises quicker response time

A burst water pipe 2 minutes Johannesburg Water has promised to increase its response time to water leaks and pipe bursts.  This emerged at a media briefing in Newtown in Johannesburg. The utility’s Operations Manager Logan Munsamy says infrastructure upgrades take time. “Our short-term plan is in terms of our water restrictions. We have a…

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Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg abandons bail

Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg seen in court. 1 minute Alleged fraudster and diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg has abandoned his bail application in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court. The state was expected to cross examine Liebenberg who moved his bail application on Monday after his attorneys withdrew from the proceedings. Liebenberg, his wife Desiree and seven others…

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Parts of Eastern Cape in darkness after extreme weather

A shop without electricity. 1 minute A number of areas in the Eastern Cape have been plunged into darkness following damage to Eskom’s infrastructure due to extreme weather conditions. This comes after thousands of customers were left without electricity over the past few days due to damaging winds, heavy rainfall and lighting. Affected areas include…

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Randfontein storm displaces 190 families, injures at least 20 people

1 minute A severe storm swept through Randfontein in Gauteng’s East Rand yesterday, displacing approximately 190 families and injuring more than 20 people. The affected areas include the Toekomsrus informal settlement, Greenfields Estate and the Umphakathi Mall. The injured received medical attention at nearby healthcare facilities. Randfontein Executive Mayor William Matsheke confirmed that displaced families…

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