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The Citizen
29-04-2025
- The Citizen
Three bodies discovered near Hennops River in search for missing police officers
Three bodies discovered near Hennops River in search for missing police officers The search for three missing police officers has led authorities to the Hennops River in Centurion, where three bodies have been discovered near the N1 highway, intensifying efforts to uncover what happened during their journey from Bloemfontein to Polokwane. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the bodies were discovered on Tuesday morning. 'Thus far, we have recovered three bodies whose identities are yet to be confirmed. 'We are continuing our search for a fourth body and any other evidence that may assist in concluding the case of the missing police officers.' Authorities remain on the scene alongside family members, as details around the fourth body remain unclear and police have yet to confirm whether the three recovered bodies are those of the missing officers. The three police constables, 30-year-old Keamogetswe Buys, 20-year-old Constable Boipelo Senoge, and 24-year-old Cebekhulu Linda, disappeared last Wednesday while travelling from Bloemfontein to their deployment area in Limpopo. National police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has announced an R350 000 reward for information that could lead to the missing police officers being found. *Please note the article has been amended. Also read: Feline Parvo outbreak in Pretoria – here is what you should know 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!
The Citizen
25-04-2025
- The Citizen
Missing TUT student found dead in Silverton
After six weeks of heartbreak and uncertainty, the search for missing Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) journalism student Oratile 'Rati' Mothoa ended in tragedy when his body was discovered in Silverton. Second-year journalism student Mothoa disappeared on March 7, 2025 after taking an e-hailing ride from his Soshanguve campus and never returning to his student residence. His body had been discovered along the N4 freeway on the very day he went missing. His remains had been at a local mortuary until the family identified him on Tuesday. 'On March 7 2025, at approximately 21h15, police from Silverton Police Station attended a scene on the N4 freeway where the victim was allegedly knocked down by the car.' According to police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, police are investigating a case of culpable homicide. Meanwhile, the (TUT) said it is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Oratile. University Spokesperson Phaphama Tshisikhawe said the University and the family are waiting for an official report from the SAPS regarding the circumstances that led to the student's untimely death. 'At this time, TUT is respecting the family's need for privacy as they process their profound grief, inform loved ones, and make funeral arrangements. A detailed public announcement will be shared once the family is ready. 'The University extends its heartfelt condolences to Oratile's family, friends, and fellow students. TUT is committed to supporting the family and the University community during this difficult time.' Also read: Feline Parvo outbreak in Pretoria – here is what you should know 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!
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Load shedding stage 2 implemented now
Eskom has announced the return of stage 2 load shedding from 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow, citing increased demand, generation unit losses, and ongoing maintenance as key factors straining the power grid. It said despite significant progress in their generation recovery efforts, higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system. #PowerAlert1 Thursday, 24 April 2025: Despite significant progress in our generation recovery efforts, higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system. As a result, Stage 2 loadshedding… — Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) April 24, 2025 'As a result, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today and will remain in effect until 05:00 tomorrow. 'Given these ongoing constraints, we urge the public to use electricity sparingly to help reduce pressure on the grid. Eskom sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and will continue to provide updates as necessary.' The City of Tshwane typically releases updated load shedding schedules shortly after Eskom's announcements. You can access the latest schedules on the official City of Tshwane website. Click here if you are not sure which areas you fall under. Also read: Feline Parvo outbreak in Pretoria – here is what you should know 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!
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Emergency power supply shutdown affecting these parts now
An emergency shutdown of the 132kV Njala Line 1 was implemented on Thursday to prevent further substation damage, disrupting power to several Pretoria East areas — here are the areas affected. The City of Tshwane's Energy and Electricity Department said it was compelled to conduct an emergency supply shutdown to the 132kV Njala Line 1 on Thursday to manage the risk and prevent further damage to the substation. 'This essential work includes repairs to the line isolators, which were affected by last night's power failure. 'The shutdown, which was carried out at 13h today, will affect most parts of Pretoria East and some areas which are supplied by the substations linked to the Njala Line 1.' ‼️Emergency power supply shutdown affecting most parts of Pretoria East‼️ — City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) April 24, 2025 Below are the affected substations and some of the areas they supply: Wapadrand (Faerie GLen, Equestria, Sheree) Mamelodi 1, 2, and 2 Waltloo 1 ( Eersterust, Eastlynne, Silverton) Willow (Wilgers) Highlands Villieria Lynnwood De Hoewes ( Lyttleton, Centurion CBD, Unitas, Kloofsig) Aries (Waterkloof) Wingate (Moreleta Park, Elardus Park, Monument Park) 'Weather permitting, the repairs will be completed by this evening. The City apologises for the inconvenience caused by this unplanned shutdown.' Also read: Feline Parvo outbreak in Pretoria – here is what you should know 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!
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Feline Parvo outbreak in Pretoria – here is what you should know
Feline Parvo outbreak in Pretoria – here is what you should know A deadly outbreak of Feline Parvo, also known as Panleukopenia, has struck the Tshwane District, forcing animal shelters to quarantine all cats, halt adoptions, and restrict public access as urgent containment measures are put in place — here's what you need to know to protect your pets. The Tshwane SPCA said in a post on Facebook that they are taking precautions at both branches. 'All cat adoption is placed on hold and our cats are under quarantine till further notice. No members of the public will be allowed around the cattery or kennels. 'These measures are put in place to protect your cats as well as ours. This will not be negotiated.' It furthermore advised that if you find a cat decease, place in a double plastic black bag and notify us before you bring it to our premises. 'Please leave the carcass in your vehicle and we will collect it from you.' It highlighted that Panleukopenia does not infect humans. 'Feline Panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, is an extremely contagious and deadly disease caused by a virus. The virus is spread through contact with an infected cat's saliva, urine, blood, nasal discharge, or faeces. 'However, feline Panleukopenia does not infect humans. There is no cure for Panleukopenia and, without treatment, it has a high mortality rate.' It added that Panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease affecting cats, particularly kittens. 'It is caused by the feline panleukopenia virus (FPLV), which belongs to the parvovirus family. Symptoms include depression, anorexia, high fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and severe dehydration. 'The disease can lead to sudden death, especially in young cats, as it severely impacts the immune system and intestinal health. Vaccination is crucial for prevention.' The Tshwane SPCA furthermore said even with treatment, FPL has a high mortality rate of 50% to 80%. 'Poor prognostic indicators include low leukocyte or platelet counts or hypoalbuminaemia or hypokalemia at presentation. Feline panleukopenia (FPL) is the clinical disease syndrome caused by infection with Carnivore proto parvovirus 1.' Here is a fact sheet on Panleukopenia (feline distemper): • Overview: Panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the feline parvovirus (FPV) that affects all members of the feline family, particularly kittens. • Symptoms: Common symptoms include lethargy, fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and a significant drop in white blood cell count. • Transmission: The virus is primarily spread through faecal-oral contact and can survive in the environment for several months. • Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosis is typically made through clinical signs and laboratory tests. Treatment focuses on supportive care, as there is no specific antiviral therapy. • Prevention: Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent Panleukopenia in cats. For more detailed information, you can refer to the sources: Petfinder and Veterinary Partner. To clean and disinfect after Panleukopenia in cats, follow these steps: 1. Toss: Discard items that are too difficult to clean or not worth the effort. 2. Clean: Remove all organic material and dirt from the object. 3. Sanitize: Use a disinfectant proven effective against FPLV (feline panleukopenia virus). 4. Repeat: Repeat the cleaning and sanitizing process at least two or three times. Also read: Pretoria principal accused of brutal beatings 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!
