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The Citizen
19-07-2025
- The Citizen
7 months later, stolen municipal TLB still missing
It's almost seven months since a municipal-owned tractor-loader-backhoe (TLB) was stolen, but this much-needed piece of heavy machinery is still nowhere to be found. The theft was reported to the police, and two municipal officials were arrested and charged with theft. Despite the arrest of the pair, no further details about the circumstances of the theft and the machine's whereabouts have been released. According to City of Ekurhuleni spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, authorities are still trying to track down the TLB, stolen in December last year, from the city's depot in Brakpan. He said the two officials were released on bail and remain suspended pending the investigation. Background The Heidelberg Nigel Heraut previously reported that information gathered suggested that the driver of the TLB was instructed by his superiors to drive it from Brakpan to a private construction site in Vosloorus for work. The people he was assigned to do the work for reportedly told him that they hired the TLB from his superiors, and this immediately raised a red flag. The driver made further enquiries and even engaged his superiors, and eventually discovered that the work he was assigned to do had nothing to do with his official duties. The driver decided to stop working and left the site after his superiors had reportedly arranged that the TLB would be taken to the nearby municipal offices for safekeeping. But, thereafter, it went missing. Speaking during the arrest of the officials, MMC for Roads and Transport Management Andile Mngwevu, said: 'We are going to pull all stops to ensure that the missing machinery is recovered and all those involved in this act of criminality are brought to book.' ALSO READ: 2 City of Ekurhuleni employees arrested for theft At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- The Citizen
Man gunned down in broad daylight at an Ekurhuleni taxi rank
Less than a minute Heidelberg/Nigel Heraut Less than a minute Man gunned down in broad daylight at an Ekurhuleni taxi rank A man who was shot at the Heidelberg Taxi Rank in Ekurhuleni on Sunday died at the scene. Heidelberg/Nigel Heraut reports that the shooting occurred on Ueckermann Street at about 14:00. According to eyewitnesses, there were several gunshots fired. Authorities and other stakeholders, including the Heidelberg SAPS, AfriForum Heidelberg and emergency services, responded quickly to the scene. The local police have opened an investigation, but the motive remains unknown. The shooters fled the scene and remain at large. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Heidelberg SAPS. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
18-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Bertha Gxowa primary choirs shine at district and regional competitions
Less than a minute Heidelberg Nigel Heraut Less than a minute Bertha Gxowa primary choirs shine at district and regional competitions The harmonious voices of Bertha Gxowa Primary School's junior and senior choirs are making waves beyond Ratanda. On June 4, both choirs competed in the District Choir Competition held at Heidelberg City Hall and walked away victorious, earning their place in the regional finals. During the Sedibeng regionals on June 12, both choirs sang their hearts out. The senior choir was selected to participate at the provincial level. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
08-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
210 000 social grants delayed as Sassa probes undeclared income
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will delay June grant payments for approximately 210 000 beneficiaries who have not fully disclosed their income. Heidelberg Nigel Heraut reports that the move follows a joint investigation with registered credit bureaus that identified potential irregularities in which some social grant recipients may be receiving alternative income that was not truthfully declared at the time of application, or subsequently. Under the Social Assistance Act 13 of 2004, all grant applicants are legally required to disclose all sources of income during the application process and to report any changes in their financial status after approval. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Act and may result in corrective action. As part of the ongoing review, affected beneficiaries must report to their nearest Sassa local office within 30 days from the notice date for a mandatory grant review, as required by Regulation 30 of the Act. Non-compliance may result in grant suspension, and continued failure to act could lead to the permanent lapsing of the grant. The initiative aims to ensure that beneficiaries update their personal and financial information, and it forms part of Sassa's effort to correct potential inclusion errors in the system. According to the agency, while a person may have qualified for assistance at the time of application, an improvement in financial circumstances may render them ineligible over time. Sassa has urged all beneficiaries to disclose any additional sources of income or undeclared bank accounts as soon as possible. In a related advisory, Sassa is also encouraging beneficiaries still using the green bar-coded ID book to replace it with the smart ID card, citing the increased fraud risk associated with the outdated ID format. The agency has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance approach to fraud. Should there be any evidence of Sassa officials colluding with beneficiaries to defraud the system, disciplinary and legal action will follow to preserve the integrity of the agency. For questions about the review process, beneficiaries are urged to contact the Sassa toll-free line at 0800 60 1011 or email grantenquiries@ Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
