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The Citizen
an hour ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Zeekoehoek development plan seeks public feedback
Mogale City, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, is developing a Precinct Plan for the Zeekoehoek area. As identified in the city's Spatial Development Framework, Zeekoehoek was earmarked as an area requiring a precinct plan. According to MCLM communications officer Refilwe Mahlangu, precincts are not necessarily formal administrative zones but rather smaller geographic areas with distinct characteristics that necessitate detailed planning and strategic interventions to guide future development. 'The Zeekoehoek Precinct Plan area is in the western reaches of the city, south of the R560. The R24 runs through its far western boundary, while the R563 forms the eastern edge. The precinct includes portions of the following farms: Zeekoehoek 509, Waterval West 510, Impala 563, and Doornbosch 508,' Mahlangu said. The municipality invites members of the public to submit their comments on the draft Zeekoehoek Precinct Plan, which will play a crucial role in shaping the future development of the area. The draft can be found on Mogale City's official website. The closing date for comments is August 22. For enquiries and further information, please send an email to or At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Residents demand scrapping of bills, reject amnesty plan
Frustrated residents from across Tshwane took to the streets demanding the immediate scrapping of historic arrears in estimated bills and to reject the metro's current conditional amnesty programme. The Lotus Gardens, Atteridgeville, and Saulsville Civic Association (LASCA) led the march on May 29. They described the historic debt as 'bogus'. The residents handed over their memorandum of demands at Tshwane House in the Pretoria CBD. LASCA president Tshepo Mahlangu said the estimated bills are 'unconstitutional', and residents should not be obligated to pay for services that cannot be verified. 'The auditor general's report indicated that these bills are estimated, so they are inaccurate,' Mahlangu said. 'Residents cannot be compelled to pay for a debt that is based on estimations, even in terms of the law, we are not obliged to pay for estimations.' He stated that the metro is struggling with service delivery, which is causing distress across all regions, but customers are facing unjustifiably high and inaccurate bills. 'The metro is so quick to want to collect debts, but when it comes to delivering services, they hold back. 'Residents are faced with poor service delivery but are charged every month for services that are never rendered.' He said that for residents to start paying bills, the estimated debts should be eliminated, and then services delivered so that there is proof of what they are required to pay for. 'The metro should solve the billing problem by employing more meter readers, delivering services appropriately, and then collecting revenue.' The Department of Finance recently announced that the municipality's Debt Relief and Incentive Scheme will conclude on May 31, however, residents demanded that the programme be stopped. 'This scheme is used to trick municipal customers into committing to payment arrangements on arrears,' said Mahlangu. He maintained that the metro should put a stop to the conditional bill amnesty scheme. Residents expressed their frustration regarding the municipality's billing crisis. Joyce Manoko, a 69-year-old resident of Atteridgeville, expressed her confusion about why her water bill was so high. 'It doesn't make sense to me how I have a debt of over R100 000 on my bill when I pay the little I have every month for utilities. I don't even own a car wash.' She said the municipality called her to make an arrangement to pay the debt, but she has no idea how she is going to pay. 'If I agree to that arrangement, how will I pay for it when I don't work and depend on the pensioners' grant only?' Godfrey Shabalala (65) from Soshanguve said he is hurt by how they are being treated by the metro. He stated that they are forced to live in darkness and that their taps run dry due to debts they do not understand. 'We are suffering while people in power are living comfortably and earning profits using our names.' MMC for Finance and Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise received and signed the memorandum of demands, committing to address the issues raised by residents. 'We will call the LASCA delegation and have a meeting with them within the stated 14 days to discuss what should be done, how, and when,' he said. ALSO READ: Primary school needs urgent refurbishment, upgrades 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
23-05-2025
- The Citizen
‘Men of Destiny' leads charge against social ills in eMalahleni schools
'Men of Destiny' leads charge against social ills in eMalahleni schools Emalahleni Men of Destiny, led by Pastor Ignatius Mahlangu, has embarked on a mission to tackle social issues plaguing local schools. The programme, aptly themed 'My Child is Your Child,' aims to combat drugs, alcohol abuse, bullying, teenage pregnancy, and bad behaviour in schools. Every morning at 06:30, until May 30, prayer and preaching sessions will be held at school gates in KwaGuaqa Extensions. Mahlangu emphasised the importance of community involvement, urging parents and community members to join hands in this fight. 'We invite all parents and community members to join us in this noble cause. Together, we can create a safe and supportive environment for our children to thrive,' Mahlangu said. 'By working together, we can address these social ills and ensure our children receive the care and guidance they deserve.' Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Mahlangu receives heroic welcome from Vaal community
EVATON.- Thabang Mahlangu received a heroic welcome from the Evaton North (Ward 19) community after returning from Egypt. This SuperSport United young defender was part of the Amajita team that made history when they were crowned the 2025 African Cup of Nations Champions in Egypt over the weekend. The Amajita team arrived in the country on Tuesday, and the Evaton North community surprised this youngster when they gathered at the Evaton North BP Filling Station to give him a hearty welcome. There was a traffic jam for a few hours as young and old, especially the football community, took to the streets as they chanted Mahlangu's name. This former SAFA Sedibeng Hollywood Regionals League Vaal Juventus FC defender represented South Africa with distinction. Amajita was crowned the AFCON champions and qualified for the U20 World Cup, with Chile as the hosting nation. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Dipopo Lenkoe, who initiated this (the welcome), said it was fitting to give Mahlangu a warm welcome back. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
CAF
16-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Four to Watch: Stars set to shine in the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON final
Published: Friday, 16 May 2025 As the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt nears its climax, all eyes turn to the eagerly awaited final between Morocco and South Africa on Sunday in Cairo. Both sides have impressed throughout the tournament, earning hard-fought victories in the semi-finals and showing depth, resilience, and flair in their run to the title decider. At the heart of these performances lie a handful of exceptional young talents—players who have not only carried their teams forward but are also expected to play pivotal roles in determining who lifts the trophy. Among those set to take centre stage are two Moroccan stars—midfield anchor Reda Laalaoui and the versatile forward Jones El Abdellaoui—as well as South Africa's attacking spark Thabang Mahlangu and midfield maestro Shakeel April. With goals, assists, and standout performances, these four have defined their nations' tournament narratives and could now etch their names into history. 1. Thabang Mahlangu (South Africa, Supersport United, Age 19) Mahlangu has been one of the tournament's breakout stars. The Supersport United forward has played in six matches, scoring three crucial goals—including a match-winning strike against DR Congo in the quarter-finals. He earned a Man of the Match rating of 7.8 in that game and another solid 6.7 against Nigeria in the semi-final. A livewire with sharp movement and instinctive finishing, Mahlangu's influence in the final third could be South Africa's trump card on Sunday. 2. Shakeel April (South Africa, Cape Town City, Age 19) Another key cog in South Africa's run, April is a dynamic midfielder with a knack for unlocking defences. In five matches played, April has registered one goal and one assist—most notably setting up Mahlangu's winner against DR Congo. His technical skill and vision were on full display in that quarter-final, where he posted a good match rating. Despite a minor injury in the semi-final against Nigeria, April's creativity remains vital in the final. 3. Jones El Abdellaoui (Morocco, Celta Vigo, Age 19) The Spanish-based forward has featured in three matches for Morocco and made them count—scoring against Egypt in the semi-final and notching a 7.6 rating in just 26 minutes. The Celta Vigo man brings top-level experience and clinical finishing to Morocco's attack. His goal against the hosts secured their place in the final and showed he has the temperament for big moments. 4. Reda Laalaoui (Morocco, FUS Rabat, Age 20) Morocco's midfield general, Laalaoui has been instrumental in their journey to the final. The FUS Rabat star has started four matches, earning rave reviews for his control and consistency. His 8.1-rated display over 120 minutes against Sierra Leone in the quarter-finals stood out as one of the tournament's best individual performances. Calm under pressure and precise in distribution, Laalaoui's leadership and poise will be essential in the final.
