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The Citizen
27-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
#WestRandWaterWatch: Cast Aways open their borehole taps to the community
To help those in need during Rand Water's scheduled maintenance period, Cast Aways Animal Sanctuary has opened its doors and taps for residents in need of water. • Also read: #WestRandWaterWatch: Plan ahead, municipality urges residents As Rand Water prepares to execute its maintenance, various cities will be left with either low water pressure and supply or no water at all, including Rand West City. Therefore, the founder of Cast Aways, Louisa Rossouw, and her dedicated team are offering their source of borehole water. According to Louisa, they have three taps available to the public. However, only three vehicles will be allowed onto the premises at a time. One of the taps can fill up a tank while the other two taps can be used to fill jugs and bottles. Anyone is welcome to come and fetch water if they are in need,' Louisa expressed. Residents can collect water from Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 15:30. On weekends, residents are welcome to collect water between 08:30 and 14:00. Make sure to visit 26 Johanna Street, Wilbotsdal. If you are a resident or business owner willing to provide access to borehole water, send an email to randfonteinherald@ Additionally, stay informed about available water tankers and collection points by visiting our website at At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!


The Citizen
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
New Endumeni chamber president warns that municipal chaos is choking local businesses
Alan Schonken, who has taken the reins as president of the Endumeni Chamber of Commerce, believes the biggest challenge facing already-struggling local businesses is the chaos in local government. 'The malfunctioning of Endumeni Municipality and Umzinyathi District Municipality means that they do not see to their core responsibilities – providing quality services such as water, electricity, roads, etc, to allow businesses to operate efficiently. Businesses are up against so many economic challenges, so the last thing they need is to worry about undrivable roads and effluent running through their premises,' said. Schonken, who started his Glencoe-based construction business in 2000. He called on the SAPS to probe charges of corruption following the release of a report revealing widespread tender corruption and other irregularities within the municipality. 'There is no consequence management in our municipalities. Reports recommend that officials be charged, but these officials simply move on to the next municipality and continue their actions. No one cares. It is not like in previous years, when people took working for the municipality as an honour to serve their town. Now it's just a very well-paid job.' He added that the out-of-date municipal website was also of concern. 'It is worrying that most contracts are awarded to companies in Mpumalanga, Durban and other towns. Surely the municipality's first loyalty is to businesses that pay rates here? Most of the roadwork done is of inferior quality, which local businesses would take pride in doing for their town, businesses that are just ignored. We would like an explanation.' Schonken concluded that municipalities should be treated like any other business. HAVE YOUR SAY: Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram or email us at Add us on WhatsApp 071 277 1394. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!


The Citizen
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
The BEST news for businesses in Ekurhuleni
You know the Best of Ekurhuleni Readers' Choice awards. Maybe you've won. You definitely want to! And if you've just been pipped at the post, or you've just opened and need to remind our readers about you, here's your chance. This year, as we celebrate our 10th Best of Ekurhuleni, we've made a change. We're inviting all businesses in the area to add your names during our new nomination period. And once your name is on the nomination list, you're guaranteed to be on the drop-down list for voting when we open that to our readers. And readers … if you know of a new business, or have an absolute fave, you're welcome to add them to the nomination list too … that way you know they'll be on the drop down list come voting time. If you're new in town, a little background. You'll certainly have seen the certificates hanging proudly in stores around the city. It's one of SA's most popular (dare we say the most popular), and long-lasting, awards, all about giving credit to the people, businesses and companies (that's you!) who make Ekurhuleni such vibrant, dynamic, energetic place to live. After the successful Best of competition which launched in 1996 in Joburg northern suburbs, we brought it to Ekurhuleni and is as popular now as we were back then. Hell. More so. Those Best of Ekurhuleni certificates … they're highly coveted. So if you want to win and display one in your store, make sure you pop onto the nomination site, open from June 24 to July 8. Nominate yourself, and a few of your local business neighbours in their particular categories. They'll appreciate it. Once all nominations are in, we'll open the ballot for voting … as before, readers will vote for the places they feel are the best to visit and shop and give them a well-deserved pat on the back. So let's get this Best of ball rolling … pop over to between June 24 and July 8, or scan the below QR code, nominate and be in the running. And watch this space … soon after the nominations phase, we'll open the voting, with some seriously desirable prizes up for grabs … you'll want to tell your customers to vote, vote, vote! Details: For more info, mail bestof@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!


The Citizen
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
The BEST news for businesses in Ekurhuleni!
You know the Best of Ekurhuleni Readers' Choice awards. Maybe you've won. You definitely want to win! And if you've just been pipped at the post, or you've just opened a business and need to remind our readers about you, here's your chance. This year, as we celebrate our 10th Best of Ekurhuleni, we've made a change. We're inviting all businesses in the area to add their names during our new nomination period. And once your name is on the nomination list, you're guaranteed to be on the dropdown list for voting when we open that to our readers. And readers, if you know of a new business, or have an absolute fave, you're welcome to add them to the nomination list too. That way you know they'll be on the drop down list come voting time. ALSO READ: Best of Ekurhuleni's Benoni winners If you're new in town, here's a little background … You'll certainly have seen the certificates hanging proudly in stores around the city. SA's most popular (dare we say, the most popular?) and long-lasting awards, is all about giving credit to the people, businesses and companies (that's you!) who make Ekurhuleni such vibrant, dynamic, energetic place to live. After the successful 'Best Of' competition which launched in 1996 in Joburg's northern suburbs, we brought it to Ekurhuleni, and it's as popular now as it was back then. Probably more so. Those Best of Ekurhuleni certificates are highly coveted. So if you want to win and display one in your store, make sure you pop onto the nomination site, open from June 24 to July 8. Nominate yourself, and a few of your local business neighbours in their particular categories. They'll appreciate it. Once all nominations are in, we'll open the ballot for voting. As before, readers will vote for the places they feel are the best to visit and shop at, and give them a well-deserved pat on the back. So let's get this ball rolling. Pop over to between June 24 and July 8, or scan the below QR code, nominate and be in the running. ALSO READ: Best of Ekurhuleni 2024 Winners And watch this space. Soon after the nominations phase, we'll open the voting, with some seriously desirable prizes up for grabs. You'll want to tell your customers to vote, vote, and vote. For more info, mail bestof@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!


The Citizen
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
#BeASport: Get those donations of sports equipment in!
#BeASport: Get those donations of sports equipment in! The public is reminded to support Boksburg Advertiser's Be a Sport initiative by donating good second-hand or new sports equipment and all the related paraphernalia. All donations, big or small, will be received with open arms. So, get cracking on an early spring clean of your garage and cupboards ,and dust off those unused cricket sets, golf clubs, cycling helmets, hockey sticks, squash racquets, balls and bags! This is where you can donate: • Caxton Local Media, 20 Sydney Road, Ravenswood (June 18 to July 14) • Laerskool Concordia (until June 25) • Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen (until June 25) • Laerskool Baanbreker (until June 25) • Benoni Lake Club (June 18 to July 14) • Benoni Northerns Sports Club (June 18 to July 14) • Old Bens Sports Club (June 18 to July 14) Get your share If your club, school or organisation wants to benefit from the items donated to Be a Sport, send a short motivation and the details of a contact person to our Be a Sport champions: •Tayla Smit (Boksburg organisations): taylas@ • Lebohang Pita (Benoni organisations): lebohangp@ Also Read: Urban Ruins Projects NPO and The Humanity Foundation celebrate women At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!