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The Citizen
23-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
North residents receive batch of title deeds
The metro has advanced housing security and dignity for residents in the north of Pretoria by officially handing over title deeds to the Stinkwater community in Hammanskraal on July 21. The handover was led by the MMC for Housing and Human settlements, Aaron Maluleka, at a ceremony at Fatlhogang Primary School. Maluleka said this important event forms part of Tshwane's broader efforts to redress historical imbalances and promote homeownership through security of tenure. City of Tshwane hands over title deeds to Stinkwater residents. @CityTshwane — Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) July 21, 2025 He emphasised the transformative impact of secure homeownership. 'This is not just a piece of paper. It is a key to opportunity, stability, and empowerment. A title deed means you now have a legal asset, dignity, and a foundation to build on for future generations,' Maluleke said. The City of Tshwane celebrates a milestone in housing delivery with title deed handover in Stinkwater, Region 2 @maluksa — City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) July 21, 2025 The metro, in partnership with the North West and Gauteng provincial departments of rural development and land reform and Land Tenure Services, proudly announced this significant achievement in the ongoing process of land reform and tenure security with the formalisation and transfer of property rights in Stinkwater extensions 4 to 8 (Ditengteng). Maluleka handed over the first batch of ten title deeds, with Human Settlements officials continuing to distribute the remaining documents throughout the day. He explained that though the Tenure Upgrading Project, more than 3 470 title deeds are being formally transferred to residents, empowering families and affirming their right to secure, residential tenure. 'This initiative implements the national land reform agenda, aligning with constitutional obligations to promote property rights and community development.' He said the project began with the acquisition of private land through the Settlement Land Acquisition Grant, transferring portions 7–11 of the farm Stinkwater no 97- JR to the city on behalf of the intended beneficiaries. Maluleka added that the beneficiaries have received registered title deeds to their properties at no personal cost, demonstrating their commitment to meaningful and inclusive development. He said formal approval for the project was secured under the Provision of Land and Assistance Act, with R6,28-million allocated for upgrading, registration, and township planning. He also reminded homeowners to pay their municipal services. 'We also reminded homeowners of their responsibilities, which include paying for municipal services, safeguarding their title deeds, drafting legal wills for succession planning, and considering insurance to protect their homes from unforeseen disasters,' Maluleka said. In his closing remarks, Maluleke advised beneficiaries not to sell their government-subsidised houses within the eight-year pre-emptive clause period as stipulated in the Housing Act. Resident, Sophy Mokoena (99), was happy to receive her title deed, and commended the administration and thanked Maluleka and departmental officials. ALSO READ: Five hour power outage to hit these Pretoria suburbs Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
22-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Tshwane hands over title deeds to Stinkwater residents
Residents of Wards 13 and 95 receive long-awaited property rights under City's land reform efforts. City of Tshwane officials and Ms Spohy Aphane with her title deed. Picture: X/@CityTshwane The City of Tshwane on Monday celebrated a significant breakthrough in its housing and land reform agenda, with the official handover of title deeds to residents of Stinkwater's Wards 13 and 95. The ceremony, held at Fatlhogang Primary School in Region 2, marked the formal transfer of more than 3 478 title deeds to homeowners in Stinkwater Extensions 4 to 8 (Ditengteng), under the city's Tenure Upgrading Project. Land reform in action The project was executed in partnership with the Gauteng and North West Departments of Rural Development and Land Reform and Land Tenure Services (LTS), with more than R6.2 million allocated towards township planning, property registration and upgrading. 'This is not just a piece of paper; it is a key to opportunity, stability, and empowerment,' said MMC for Housing and Human Settlements Alderman Aaron Maluleka. 'A title deed means you now have a legal asset, dignity, and a foundation to build on for future generations.' The initiative implements the national land reform policy, aligning with constitutional mandates to promote access to property and redress spatial injustices. ALSO READ: Big change for those catching bees in Tshwane Elderly recipient beams with pride Among the proud recipients was 99-year-old Ms Spohy Aphane, who received her deed directly from Maluleka. She praised the administration and thanked officials for what she called a long-awaited dream come true. 'The reason I am so strong is that I still educate myself at the old age home. I do hand work… I am so happy to have received my title deed. May God be with us,' she said in Sesotho. Beneficiaries received their title deeds at no personal cost, following the transfer of privately-owned land (portions 7–11 of the farm Stinkwater No. 97 JR) to the City using the Settlement Land Acquisition Grant (SLAG). ALSO READ: Water, power and reporting problems persist in Tshwane Community upliftment Maluleka urged residents to safeguard their title deeds, plan for succession through legal wills, and avoid selling their government-subsidised homes within the eight-year preemptive clause. 'We also reminded homeowners of their responsibilities, which include paying for municipal services, safeguarding their title deeds, drafting legal wills for succession planning, and considering insurance to protect their homes from unforeseen disasters. 'This milestone demonstrates our commitment to unlocking opportunity and promoting development in historically marginalised communities,' he concluded. NOW READ: Tshwane shuts down workers' protest at last minute
The Citizen
21-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Buzz control: New by-law to keep beekeepers in check
Buzz control: New by-law to keep beekeepers in check The metro has approved a revised by-law to regulate the keeping of bees in urban areas. This move is aimed at protecting residents from potentially fatal bee attacks while supporting environmental sustainability. MMC for Environment and Agriculture Management Obakeng Ramabodu announced on July 16 that the updated regulation was necessary to strike a balance between urban beekeeping, public health and safety. 'Bees play a critical role in food security because they pollinate most of our edible plants, fruits, and vegetables,' said Ramabodu. 'However, African honey bees, in particular, can also pose a fatal threat.' He explained that these are known to attack humans and animals if disturbed or agitated, and in severe cases, people allergic to bee stings can die if not treated immediately. The City of Tshwane approves by-law on keeping bees to protect residents against fatal attacks. — City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) July 16, 2025 Ramabodu noted that as residential areas become denser, people keeping bees on small properties increase health risks for their neighbours. The by-law seeks to address these concerns by controlling where and how beehives can be kept in urban settings. 'Under the new regulations, beekeeping will not be allowed in nature reserves, natural open spaces, agricultural land or any property specifically zoned for beekeeping.' Beekeepers in residential areas will need to comply with stricter guidelines, including relocating swarms that have naturalised in neighbourhoods and become a nuisance, he urged. 'The by-law encourages the use of catch boxes to safely relocate bees that are problematic in residential areas,' said Ramabodu. 'This will help ensure the rights and safety of all residents are protected.' The metro believes the measure is crucial to managing the delicate balance between supporting biodiversity and preventing bee-related incidents. ALSO READ: Centurion teen finds his voice through music Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
‘Don't be fooled', residents warned against EPWP job sham
The metro has warned residents against fake Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) recruitment messages. The alert follows recent messages currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely advertising EPWP job opportunities. According to the office of the Community and Social Development Services MMC Palesa Modise, these messages have not been authorised by the metro and should be treated with extreme caution and vigilance. 'The city follows a transparent and formal process when recruiting EPWP participants,' said Modise. MMC Palesa Modise warns the public against fake EPWP recruitment messages@CityTshwane — MMC Palesa Modise (@PalesaV_Modise) July 1, 2025 She emphasised that residents must be vigilant and not fall victim to misinformation. 'Any official communication regarding job opportunities is issued directly through the city's official channels, including its website, social media pages and other authorised communication platforms,' Modise explained. She urged residents not to share their personal information or pay any fees to individuals or entities claiming to offer EPWP placements. 'The city does not charge any fee for job applications or registration on the EPWP database.' Modise said the metro is investigating the source of these fraudulent messages and will take appropriate legal steps against those responsible for misleading the public. For verified information, residents are encouraged to contact the city's customer service centre at 012 358 9999 or visit the official website at Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
28-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Tshwane battles citywide outages triggered by increased electricity demand
The Tshwane metro has announced that it is currently dealing with widespread power outages across many areas due to electrical circuit overloads. According to metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo, the overloads are mainly triggered by increased electricity demand during the current cold weather conditions. Re: Power outages due to electrical circuit overloads — City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) June 28, 2025 He stated that the metro is under significant strain as residents rely heavily on heating appliances, which has pushed the system beyond its capacity. 'When too many appliances or devices draw electricity from a single circuit, it can exceed the system's capacity and result in an overload,' said Mashigo. He said this triggers built-in safety mechanisms like circuit breakers or fuses that automatically cut off power to prevent equipment damage or the risk of fire. Mashigo assured residents that the city is prioritising serious and critical outages saying, 'We appeal to all residents to assist by using electricity sparingly and responsibly.' He also addressed concerns about delays in restoring supply, emphasising that they are not caused by the city's recently implemented overtime policy adding, 'The delayed response time to restoring power outages has nothing to do with the recently implemented policy to manage overtime.' To keep residents informed, Mashigo encouraged them to join their regional or citywide WhatsApp update groups for verified information. 'Together, we can ease the pressure on the grid and help prevent further outages during this challenging cold spell,' added Mashigo. Some of the affected areas include various parts of Pretoria East that have left residents without power since the morning of July 27. The outages have been blamed on several issues, such as faulty cables and vandalism. In Ward 101, Councillor Malcolm De Klerk, speaking to Rekord, said that the Olympus neighbourhood has been without electricity since approximately 18:00 on Friday due to a faulty cable at the Wapadrand substation. He said that Tshwane metro technicians were dispatched to the scene last night and have been working diligently to restore the power supply. 'The process involves earthworks, testing, and joining cables, which takes about 8 to 12 hours,' said De Klerk, adding that no estimated time for restoration had been confirmed. 'Other areas that were also affected had their power restored late last night. These areas include Mooiplaats, Shere, and Lombardy.' De Klerk linked the Olympus power outage to ongoing challenges related to infrastructure vandalism at the Koedoeberg substation. He noted that the substation, which supplies parts of Olympus and Faerie Glen, has had its protection systems damaged, leading to power surges that tripped the transformer at the Wapadrand substation. 'All protection systems need to be replaced to prevent ongoing issues,' he stated. In an update to residents, De Klerk expressed frustration, noting that little progress has been made at the Wapadrand substation apart from testing the cable to locate the fault. 'At this stage, I'm expecting power to be restored by tomorrow. This is due to the fact that there have been several cable faults prior to this one, and the teams are still addressing those outages,' he added. De Klerk also confirmed that he would visit the site later this afternoon to assess progress and reminded residents that an area-wide power shutdown for Pretoria East is planned from 09:00 tomorrow. Ward 91 Councillor Henning Viljoen noted that areas supplied by the Wingate substation, including Wingate Park, Moreleta Park, Elardus Park, Rietvalleirand, Erasmuskloof, the Rietvlei (R118) medium voltage rural line, and Waterkloof Agricultural Holdings, are also currently without electricity. He said that the cause of this outage is not yet known and that there is no estimated time for restoration available. 'Residents in Mooikloof Ridge, who are supplied by the Mooikloof substation, have been without power since the early hours of Friday morning,' said Viljoen. He explained that the outage was caused by a faulty medium-voltage cable, which has since been repaired, adding that the final restoration still depends on further work. 'The primary technical team still needs to attend to Panel C23 at the Mooikloof substation before the system operator technical team can energise the repaired cable.' Ward 44 Councillor Samantha de la Rey said that in her ward, there's a recurring pattern of outages about every two months. She also expressed concern over the infrastructure at the Koedoeberg substation saying, 'Koedoeberg substation needs urgent attention by the executive of the City. We've raised it before with the mayor. This continued strain may cause the next Wapadrand substation fire,' she warned. ALSO READ: Elderly man hacked in face during brutal Kameeldrift smallholding attack Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
