“We will protect Vereeniging” say community:
Vereeniging community alongside the Taxi association said no to looting. They took to the streets in numbers as they protected the businesses and industrial areas against looting. As for the suburbs of Three Rivers the local Community Policing Forum and the Police department, spent the…
Sebokeng left without shopping malls.
Palm Springs, Thabong complex and several shops in Sebokeng were left in a bad state after being looted. On the 14th July 2021 businesses lost a lot of equipment and grocery supplies as the community invaded those malls and shops. The loss is estimated to…
Cable theft
Business owners and residents woke up to sad news on Sunday 13 June as there was no electricity around the CBD of Vereeniging and other parts of town. Some had to close businesses and some had to use generators to keep their business open. Cable…
Where is our salary?
There was no school for the pupils of Rust-ter-vaal high on the 02nd June 2021. The 23 assistant teachers embarked on a protest that led to school gates being closed due to outstanding balance of their salaries. They complained that they have been without pay…
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Well-done Palm Springs mall:
Palm Springs mall in the Vaal triangle is strictly following rules and regulations as stipulated in the government lock-down limitations. Retail stores sanitise, monitor physical distancing and allow well controlled number of shoppers per time inside the shops. The centre management also keeps strict orders…
Orange farm taxi drivers frustrated by lockdown:
Mlungisi Ngwenya from Orange farm taxi association complained about private cars that are transporting people from Eyethu mall taking them back to their homes while their taxis are on lockdown from 10am to 4pm. The lockdown is affecting the business because at 4pm a lot…
De-deur business targeted by robbers:
De-deur business continues to get targeted. On Wednesday morning a business owner woke up to news from his security company about a robbery at his establishment, the suspects got away with a motor vehicle, computers and other office equipment, luckily two of the thieves were apprehended…
ESKOM CUTS POWER SUPPLY IN ORANGE FARM DUE TO NON PAYMENT
The utility said residents in Lakeside extension 1 and 2 stopped its officials from conducting audits and disconnections in the area. JOHANNESBURG Eskom has cut electricity supply to some areas in Orange farm due to non-payment. Municipalities, individuals and businesses owe the utility around R40 billion…
Truck Set Alight In Vanderbijlpark
A truck was set alight at Frikkie Meyer Boulevard in Vanderbijlpark. It is suspected that this was perpetrated by people protesting. The truck was pelted with stones and rocks and later set alight. The Zimbabwean driver had to run for his life when the vehicle…
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