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The Citizen
2 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Randburg braces for major water maintenance impact
Planned maintenance on Rand Water's Eikenhof and Zwartkopjes systems from 30 June to 2 July is expected to disrupt water supply across Johannesburg, including Randburg and surrounding suburbs. According to Johannesburg Water spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala, Randburg is one of the areas that will be affected by the maintenance. Also read: Water disruptions expected during Rand Water maintenance 'Residents may experience poor pressure or no water during this period,' said Shabalala. 'Arrangements will be made for alternative supply through roaming and stationary tankers, and residents are encouraged to store water in advance.' In Ward 102, Councillor Lucinda Harman confirmed that clinics, hospitals, and retirement homes will receive top priority. 'Tankers will only start roaming after 24 hours. Please store water and avoid unnecessary usage. Schools are on holiday, and shopping centres are being monitored too,' she said. Also read: JW still has no answer for burst on Nerina Street Water will be throttled to 50% capacity, not shut off completely. However, if reservoirs aren't full before the start of the work, supply may run dry in some areas. In Ward 115, Councillor Mark van der Merwe said no major shortages are expected if residents conserve water. 'Our schools and retirement village have backup systems, and medical sites are supplied by the unaffected Bryanston Reservoir,' he explained. Residents are urged to: Limit use of dishwashers, washing machines, and baths Avoid refilling pools or washing cars Help elderly neighbours collect water Those needing JoJo tank refills can contact Somayya on 083 650 0577. A call centre number for urgent needs will also be shared. For updates, follow your ward councillor or visit 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!
Mail & Guardian
4 days ago
- Business
- Mail & Guardian
Two-year plan to fix Joburg's leaking reservoirs set to start next month
Johannesburg Water says it has a two-phase plan to repair 44 leaking reservoirs in the city, about half of its total amount of reservoirs. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G) Phase one entails repairing 23 reservoirs, which commences in July, while phase two entails a total of 21 reservoirs, starting in mid-2026. There are 87 reservoirs in the city. 'It is a turnkey project that, in most cases, takes up to 12 months to complete the repairs,' said Johannesburg Water was responding to the Mail & Guardian 's According to Shabalala, these water shortages are mostly because of high demand on some systems in Johannesburg Water's network but the impact 'results in overall system input volumes exceeding the allowable limits'. She said that short-term interventions include daily throttling and closures on high-demand systems. 'However, our medium to long-term solution is aligned to our water conservation and water demand management strategy programmes.' On the Throttling occurs throughout all regions of Joburg according to a schedule, which is communicated to residents daily and targeted at high-consumption areas. The benefit of throttling is that it allows reservoirs within that system to recover faster so that equitable water distribution occurs, she added. 'The disadvantage is that airlocks occur in the pipelines which lead to increased leaks and bursts on systems that have aged steel or asbestos cement pipework. Hence, sizable investment is being made into pressure management and smart controller devices to manage our systems more efficiently without increasing leakages and minimum night flow losses.'
The Citizen
05-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
BRT Line 2C delays spark conflicting claims as contractor denies payment issues
Motorists and residents continue to face frustration as the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 2C project on Lynnwood Road lags behind schedule, with delays now stretching the project's deadline to the end of June. This comes after multiple deadline extensions, conflicting statements from Tshwane and the contractor, and growing safety concerns on the road. The project, which began in May 2023, was initially scheduled to be completed by November 19 that year. The deadline has since shifted several times, from March to mid-April and now to the end of June. Previously, Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said one of the factors behind the delays has been the contractor's failure to pay workers on site, along with rain delays and changes in scope. However, the contractor for the project, Buhle Shabalala, has denied any issues with wage payments, saying all workers on site have been fully compensated. Shabalala insists the real cause of the holdups lies in waiting for design drawings from the consultants and delays in approvals from the metro. 'It's not true that there were extensions due to non-payment of the workers. All of my workers on site are paid,' Shabalala said. 'The delays were due to heavy rainfall and the time it took to get design approvals from Tshwane. 'There's a large pipeline in one section that required changes to the original design, and that's added time.' He explained that while most sections of Line 2C will be completed by June, one section still awaits approval so that a new pipe installation can proceed. Shabalala also dismissed claims that rubble is being left on site. 'We remove rubble at the end of each workday. The only materials we stockpile are G1 and G5 construction materials.' Responding to growing complaints from motorists about broken barriers and safety hazards, Shabalala said the barriers were damaged during heavy rains two months ago and were replaced when broken. 'We've completed several sections and are currently working on the remaining parts,' he said. DA councillor Dikeledi Selowa confirmed that the latest deadline has been extended to June 23, as reflected in a council report. She said that while the project is back on track, ongoing oversight is crucial. 'The issue is poor project management within the metro. 'These ongoing extensions beyond the initial contract period can potentially lead to extra, unforeseen expenses,' Selowa said. Selowa acknowledged that the contractor has since caught up with wage payments and that progress on the ground is visible. 'We are monitoring the project closely. Once it's completed, we will call for a physical audit verification to ensure that every cent spent from the metro's grant funding delivered value for money.' Selowa also pointed to issues of rubble not being cleared adequately, placing that responsibility on the contractor. The contractor, however, strongly denies neglecting site cleanliness. Mashigo confirmed that the project was 84% complete and gave non-payment of workers, slow progress, rain delays, and changes in project scope as reasons for the delay. The city did not provide an updated comment by the time of publication. 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 At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
04-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
uThukela to install 100 toilets in Zwelisha area
uThukela Mayor Inkosi NB Shabalala officially handed over a sanitation infrastructure project in Ward 28 of Alfred Duma Local Municipality on Tuesday (June 3). The project will see 100 Ventilated Improved Pit latrines installed in the Zwelisha area (Ward 28). The mayor expressed the municipality's commitment to extending basic services to all communities. 'We are pleased to bring this vital service to the residents of Zwelisha. The local ward councillor made the request to the municipality and we have responded by allocating 100 toilets for this area,' said Shabalala. Also read: IFP encourages Grade 12 learners to work hard as early as possible The mayor further explained that the allocation of toilets across the district is guided by requests from each ward and the availability of resources across the district's 76 wards. Highlighting the improved technology, Shabalala stated that the new latrines use chemical treatments that enable waste to decompose, eliminating the need to dig new pits when the toilets are full; a significant improvement from the traditional system. The project, valued at R1.6 million, is expected to be completed within six months and will create about 30 employment opportunities for local residents. The contractor is DLV Projects, who confirmed that construction is set to begin this coming Sunday (June 8). Please follow us on our YouTube channel and do not be shy; please subscribe and comment as well. Click to receive news links via WhatsApp. Or for the latest news, visit our webpage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join us there! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
TimesLIVE
08-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Kaze defends Chiefs coach Nabi, Shabalala after tough criticisms
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has defended head coach Nasreddine Nabi and midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala after tough criticism was dished out following a performance to forget in Saturday's Soweto derby defeat against Orlando Pirates. Chiefs were outplayed in their Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium, suffering a 2-1 defeat after taking a second-minute lead via Glody Lilepo's strike, Pirates fighting back through goals by Evidence Makgopa (24th) and Relebohile Mofokeng (69th). That defeat adds to the already huge motivation for Amakhosi to redeem themselves in Saturday's Nedbank Cup final against Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium (3.30pm). The far bigger motivation is Amakhosi will avoid the embarrassment of going to a decade without silverware if they lift the trophy. Shabalala has come under fire for giving the ball away, leading to Makgopa's equaliser at FNB, at a point where Chiefs seemed to have control of the early stages. The Buccaneers registered a league double over Kaizer Chiefs with a hard-fought 2-1 win at a packed and noisy FNB Stadium on Saturday to maintain their outside chance of catching up with log-leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who are away to Cape Town City in the late kickoff match. Chiefs' appalling form going into Saturday's final — winning one game in eight in all competitions and one in 10 in the league, with a top eight finish or even one better than last campaign's worst-ever 10th not certainties for the ninth-placed Soweto giants — has seen pressure piled on Nabi. Kazi, at a pre-cup final press conference in Durban, insisted Shabalala does not deserve to shoulder the blame, as Saturday's derby defeat came from the efforts, or lack of, of all the players. 'Concerning Mdu Shabalala or the youngsters we have, I do not believe we lost the game against Pirates because of Mdu,' Chiefs' assistant coach said. 'I think we lost because we did not do enough to win that game — all of us. From those who started to those who came on from the bench. Gaston Sirino on problems at Kaizer Chiefs. WATCH interview ➡️➡️➡️ — Mahlatse Mphahlele (@BraMahlatse) May 5, 2025 'We have analysed what we did well and what we didn't do well this week, and we know how important Shabalala has been this season and especially at the beginning of the season, how instrumental the player was and how good he is.' Shabalala remains one of Nabi's most trusted troops this season, playing a total of 31 games with four goals and two assists in all competitions, operating in midfield or at left-back. Nabi has undergone a blazing baptism of fire in his first season at Chiefs, where, arriving with his own expensive technical team, he has continually stressed the 2024-2025 campaign is for rebuilding. The lack of promise from Chiefs under the Tunisian has not impressed the club's expectant supporters. Amakhosi are on the verge of completing one of their worst seasons, having lost 13 of 33 matches in all competitions. Kaze called for a level-headed response, though he said Nabi and his fellow coaches have made peace with receiving judgment. 'In football we have learnt that, not only in South Africa, the judgments are quick to come, especially from outside people who have the privilege of commenting on the result when the result is already there,' the Tanzanian said. 'We understand the frustration of the fans and share much of it with them, but coming into this game, to use an analogy, it's like nine months of pregnancy and now it's time to give birth.' Kaze said Chiefs have Wandile Duba, one of their few consistently dangerous players in attack, back from suspension. In the absence of suspended Bradley Cross and injured Rushwin Dortley and Given Msimango, Angolan Inácio Miguel is likely to partner Zitha Kwinika at centreback despite being in the late stages of rehabilitation from a hamstring injury.
