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The Citizen
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Update: Pothole repairs on 10th Road in Kew extended to July 11
Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has provided an update on the ongoing pothole repairs at 10th Road in Kew, reassuring residents and motorists that work is now back on track. JRA regional operations manager Khayalethu Gqibitole said that the repairs, which were initially scheduled for completion by July 4, are now expected to be finalised by July 11. Gqibitole explained that the delay was due to unexpected issues that arose during the repair process, which temporarily disrupted the workflow. However, he assured that the team has resolved these issues and is now focused on restoring the road to a safe and smooth condition. 'Our team visited the site on July 7 and is making steady progress. While the delay was caused by unforeseen circumstances that temporarily impacted our schedule, we are fully engaged and committed to completing the work by the end of July 11.' Also read: A year-long water leak on 5th Road, Kew Residents and motorists expressed frustration over the incomplete repairs, which left the road in a hazardous state and caused inconvenience. The partial work involved removing potholes, but did not include full resurfacing, leaving the road vulnerable to further deterioration. The Sandton Chronicle will monitor the situation and provide further updates once repairs are finalised. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
27-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Eskom denies claims of 14-hour load-shedding in June
Eskom has denied allegations that it plans to implement 14-hour load-shedding in June. According to the Sandton Chronicle, the power supplier took to its various social media pages to refute claims of extended load-shedding planned for June. This comes after social media and online forums were flooded with alarming reports of a looming 14-hour power outage across the country. 'The power system is stable, and load-shedding has remained suspended since 22:00 on May 15. There are no planned outages of this scale,' said the power supplier on its Facebook page. The utility warned that misinformation can lead to unnecessary panic and urged customers to rely solely on verified Eskom channels for news and updates. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
04-05-2025
- General
- The South African
How waste reclaimers save Johannesburg MILLIONS of rands
Johannesburg's municipalities are saving an estimated R780 million annually in landfill space alone thanks to waste reclaimers. According to the African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO), waste pickers collect nearly 90% of all recyclable materials in Johannesburg. Despite this massive contribution, they continue to work without proper recognition, infrastructure, or support. 'Reclaimers are not homeless people…they follow the materials,' ARO programme co-ordinator Nandi Tutani told the Sandton Chronicle . 'If someone finds recyclable waste in places like Emmarentia or Linden, they need a space nearby where they can work—aggregate, sort, and sell.' 'That doesn't mean they live there. They camp temporarily for work purposes and move on. Homeless people remain in those spaces; that's the difference.' Waste reclaimers play a crucial role in reducing pressure on Johannesburg's overflowing landfills and municipal waste systems. Yet despite their contributions, the ARO says reclaimers are still marginalised and stigmatised. 'There's a big gap in understanding just how specialised this work is,' Tutani added. 'Waste reclaimers are experts at identifying, sorting, and collecting recyclable materials.' 'But they are often pushed aside, misunderstood, and blamed for untidy public spaces, when, in fact, they know how important it is to clean up after themselves.' The ARO equips waste pickers with essential tools, safety gear, and access to better-paying markets—support they wouldn't have on their own. The biggest hurdle remains changing public attitudes, and gaining formal support from the City of Johannesburg. 'We are in talks with the City to create safe, clean workspaces for reclaimers,' Tutani concluded. 'If municipalities invested even a fraction of the money reclaimers save the city each year, everyone would benefit.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
