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The Citizen
21-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Claiming from the metro for food spoiled in an outage? Here is what you need to know
Claiming from the metro for food spoiled in an outage? Here is what you need to know Tshwane residents are eligible to lodge damage claims with the city should evidence be provided. The city confirmed that affected residents can lodge a delictual claim supported by all necessary documentation that meets the legal requirements. A delictual claim is a legal action initiated to seek compensation for damages or harm caused by a wrongful act or omission, often referred to as a 'civil wrong' or 'tort'. It's distinct from contractual claims, which arise from a breach of agreement. Delictual claims are based on the principle of liability for causing harm, requiring proof of wrongful conduct, fault (intentional or negligent), causation, and resulting damage. Recently, parts of Tshwane endured darkness for nearly 10 days. For many residents, their food spoiled, appliances were damaged, and they suffered a financial loss and therefore may be eligible for compensation claims against the city. 'It's important to note that the submission of a claim does not guarantee payment,' said metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo. 'Each case must be legally assessed and must prove all the required delictual elements. The principle of 'he who alleges must prove' applies.' Here's what residents need to know: Deadline to Submit Claims: Claims must be submitted within six months of the incident, as prescribed by the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act 40 of 2002. How Long Does It Take? 'The processing time varies depending on the complexity of the case and the supporting evidence submitted,' said Mashigo. Where to Get the Claim Form : The official Third-Party Claim Form can be downloaded from the City of Tshwane website or collected in person from Tshwane House, Ground Floor, Room GL36. Completed forms and all supporting documents can be: – Hand-delivered to Tshwane House (Ground Floor, Room GL36), or – Emailed to: claims@ Supporting Documents Needed: – A fully completed claim form – Proof of damage or loss (photos, invoices, receipts or replacement quotes) – At least three quotes for repair or replacement (if not possible, a detailed explanation is required) – Affidavit from SAPS if you do not have insurance – Scanned copies of documents are accepted. 'If a resident does not have insurance, we still allow them to claim,' added Mashigo. He said, however, they must provide an affidavit from police confirming they do not have cover. 'The city encourages residents to be thorough in submitting their claims to ensure a smoother and faster assessment process.' For more information, visit or contact the City's Claims Office directly at claims@ 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 or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Alachua County School Board votes to challenge Newberry charter school conversion
The Alachua County School Board on Wednesday voted unanimously to direct the superintendent and legal counsel to file an appeal with the State Board of Education concerning the conversion of Newberry Elementary School into a public charter school. That decision comes after the Florida Department of Education's Charter School Review Commission last month approved the application to convert Newberry Elementary School into a public charter school beginning with 2026-27 school year. School board member Tina Certain, who attended the Charter School Review Commission meeting in Orlando on Feb. 26, made the motion, which included exploring "all available legal actions" regarding the charter approval. "I really do hope you guys support the motion, we file the appeal, and I am ready for doing a whole lot more than that," Certain said. The Charter School Review Commission unanimously approved the Newberry Community School Board's application despite a controversial vote in April 2024 in which it was determined that exactly half of the parents at Newberry Elementary voted in favor of the charter conversion. A state rule that has since been amended called for a majority of teachers and parents at a school attempting a charter conversion to approve the measure. The state Board of Education in August, however, amended the rule to allow for only 50% of teachers and 50% of parents — instead of a majority — to approve a charter conversion for it to pass. "These people did not follow the rules in any step of the way," board member Thomas Vu said. "They lost the vote, it was never contested, and no one's ever ruled otherwise with any authority that has a say otherwise — even Florida's attorney general refused to comment and rule on this, if that tells you anything." Vu went on to vehemently question the notion that the charter conversion plan began as a grassroots campaign by concerned local parents. He noted its strong financial backing, its support by Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe, the use of city resources, and the help of "high-level political consultant" Joel Searby, who has since been charged with soliciting a teenage boy for sex. "Their whole campaign started with a lie," he said. In the event the appeal is dismissed or denied, district attorney David Delaney said staff is currently working on a contract that would allow Alachua County Public Schools to sponsor the charter school. Local news: Memorial wall will honor graduates of former all-Black Lincoln High School in Gainesville Wednesday's meeting also provided a platform for teachers to express their unease regarding the district's protocols for interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released in February. Nancy Dean, a veteran educator with 36 years of experience in Alachua County, shared her worries regarding the protocol. "Schools have always been safe places in which students could freely learn and be part of the community,' she said. 'When did teachers become wardens of the law? Our job is to teach and protect students, not to endanger them." Teacher Nickole Dean talked about the potential impact on student trust and holding the board accountable regarding teachers' salary increase. "We may be middle of the bar in the state of Florida, but in the community, we feel dead last,' she said. 'Teachers are posting in Facebook groups asking what jobs are out there because they're tired of feeling so insignificant. Not only are we feeling insignificant, we're feeling forced to hand over children." — Local News Editor Alan Festo contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Alachua County School Board to appeal Newberry charter conversion
