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YNews Elections Build-up | Tshwane residents cry out for visible change ahead of elections

Thrity-two years into democracy, some Tshwane residents say they are still thirsty for change - quite literally - with dry taps, electricity woes, crime and crumbling infrastructure leaving them questioning when the promises of a better life will finally reach their doorsteps. With South Africa heading to the polls on 4 November for the Local Government Elections, residents say they are tired of waiting for basic services while political parties […]

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Cable theft, vandalism cost City Power R236 million as outages persist

City Power says cable theft and vandalism cost it R236 million in infrastructure replacement during the 2025/2026 financial year, as recurring electricity outages continue to frustrate Johannesburg residents. The utility says approximately 20% of power outages across its network are linked to these criminal activities, which divert resources from planned maintenance and network upgrades to emergency repairs. The latest figures were revealed at City Power's ninth Regional Electricity Imbizo in […]

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