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Daily Maverick
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Maverick
Bitcoin reaches fever pitch — but always know what you're buying, say experts
TikTok traders, crypto evangelists and Bitcoin havens paint a picture of quick wins and easy exits. On Daily Maverick's Decrypting Crypto webinar, experts reminded investors that volatility, risk and regulation are all part of the crypto package. At more than R1-million a coin, Bitcoin's latest bull run is once again flooding feeds with promises of overnight wealth. Amid the media noise, experts are stepping in, urging caution: don't buy into something you don't understand. That was the message at Daily Maverick's Decrypting Crypto webinar, hosted by senior journalist Lindsey Schutters, in conversation with Christo de Wit, country manager of Luno, and Diketso Mashigo, head of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority's (FSCA's) licensing department. 'There's obviously a lot of clamour in the market,' Schutters said. 'Bitcoin is at an all-time high, it's a lot of money and everyone's trying to get in.' Don't invest in what you don't understand 'It is very important that people really get to understand what it is that they're buying into, what they're investing in and understand what the risks are,' Mashigo said. He stressed that the regulator expected authorised providers to actively educate their clients, especially when it came to a volatile asset such as crypto. While that may sound obvious, the crypto space is designed to move fast, often faster than many retail investors can realistically follow. Goals before gains 'When it comes to any kind of investment, whether it's crypto or not, it's important to have understanding and a very clear idea what your financial goals are, both short term and long term,' De Wit said. Crypto is notorious for its wild swings. Bitcoin itself has gone from R300,000 to R1-million, with some stomach-churning dips in between. 'Crypto is a higher risk asset class, and there is a lot of volatility,' De Wit said. Having a fundamental understanding of this was crucial in informing oneself when investing in crypto. Fractional ownership, full exposure A common crypto myth is that one needs to own a full coin to get started; an idea De Wit was quick to dispel. 'I think it's important for new-time investors to understand that you don't have to purchase an entire Bitcoin. You can purchase a fraction of it,' he explained. 'Even though Luno or the centralised exchange custodies it and keeps it in safekeeping, you have immediate access to further trade it, to withdraw it, to convert it back to rands, to convert it to other currencies.' The trick is choosing a credible licensed provider. 'Very carefully select your centralised exchange,' De Wit said. 'You can verify that on the FSCA website as well, to make sure that you know this is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that is licensed.' If your slice of the coin gains value, so does your investment. 'Any growth or loss, depending on what the market does, is related to the percentage that you hold,' De Wit said. Users can convert crypto to rands, transfer between wallets and even send Bitcoin to friends, which are growing trends in parts of the country. 'The whole Garden Route is becoming a crypto haven,' Schutters said. 'A lot of [people] are using stablecoins because they're just easier to transact with.' What does it mean to 'own' crypto? Ownership in the crypto space doesn't always look like traditional finance, but it follows similar principles, Mashigo explained. 'If I purchase a financial product, my ownership in that asset is represented somehow,' he said. 'And in this space, you can look at tokens. That, proportionately, is what I'm holding in that particular asset.' But how do you know that ownership is real and respected? De Wit pointed out a crucial consumer safeguard: proof of reserve. An important aspect to look out for is whether an exchange showcases proof of reserve, which is an audited report that validates that all consumer crypto currencies are exactly where the platforms say they are, he said. It's one of the most transparent ways users can confirm their holdings exist and they're not being lent out or siphoned off without consent. The three golden rules Mashingo broke down FSCA's consumer guidance into three pillars for anyone considering a crypto investment: Understand the product. Know exactly what you're buying, how it works and if it addresses your needs. Know the risks. Volatility, market swings and speculation are part of crypto's nature. Be ready to stomach the sudden drops. Verify the platform. 'Understand the party or the platform or the venue or the provider that you're dealing with, whether they're licensed or not,' said Mashigo. 'That's simple. You come through us. You check on our website, pop us an email, and we can confirm.' Growing regulation Mashigo made it clear that the FSCA was here to make sure that people knew what they were getting themselves into. 'We make sure that … certain basic things are in place,' said Mashigo and specified that businesses had to be contactable, transparent and authorised to do what they claimed. With crypto asset providers (CASPs) now being brought under formal licensing and regulatory oversight in South Africa, the hope is that consumer protection will continue to improve. DM
Daily Maverick
25-05-2025
- Daily Maverick
Angola and Argentina crackdowns expose secrets about drug mule syndicates operating via South Africa
Several arrests, mostly in Brazil but also in countries such as Argentina and Angola, demonstrate how South Africans are used by transnational crime syndicates to traffic illegal narcotics. South Africa keeps surfacing in other countries' crackdowns on crime aimed at 'couriers', also known as drug mules, who travel as passengers on planes while concealing illicit drug consignments. In about four months until the end of 2024, there were at least 11 arrests at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport that had ties to São Paulo in Brazil. And the situation has persisted. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni recently told Parliament that the State Security Agency had cooperation agreements with various countries, including Brazil, to try to tackle transnational crime. Issues concerning drug mules have also been flagged. 'In this regard, intelligence profiling is conducted to identify patterns and trends and high-risk flights and nationalities,' Ntshavheni said. 'These flights and passengers are frequently monitored.' This means that intelligence agents are keeping tabs on some passengers on planes. Ntshavheni said that if a traveller was deemed to be acting suspiciously, their details were submitted to the airport where they were destined to land ahead of their arrival. This is how authorities at airports sometimes know which passengers to search. The South African Police Service announced in March that two suspected mules had been detained at OR Tambo airport. That brought to at least five the total of such arrests at the airport since the start of this year. A Brazilian man (24) and a South African woman (51) were detained after travelling on the same flight from São Paulo. 'A medical examination confirmed that both suspects had ingested 'bullets' suspected to contain cocaine,' the police said. 'In addition, police discovered and confiscated more cocaine concealed inside the suspects' luggage.' The cocaine was estimated to be worth more than R1-million. Brazil has also recorded more arrests linked to South Africa – and is central in a web of cases connecting various countries. The Argentinian connection Daily Maverick has established that authorities in Argentina view some individuals from South Africa as part of a drug mule syndicate operating via their country. This is also tied to Brazil. The Argentinian newspaper La Nación reported in January that in 2024 the US Drug Enforcement Administration warned that a South African citizen was set to travel to Argentina, where she planned to stay in a hotel. But the woman was no ordinary traveller – she was a suspected drug mule for a crime organisation trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine. 'She never made it to Argentina,' La Nación reported. 'The woman was arrested at São Paulo airport when drugs were found hidden in a vest she was wearing.' A joint Argentinian Ministry of National Security and airport security police press release from January picks up the sequence of events. It said that in October 2024, police were tipped off about the possible arrival of another mule, a woman from the US. This woman was reportedly under the impression that she was travelling to Argentina to help her boyfriend of six years, whom she only knew from social media. After doing some errands in Argentina, she planned to go to Glasgow, Scotland, where they would finally meet in person for the first time. According to the statement, police officers monitored the woman leaving a hotel and taking a taxi to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires. She planned to board a flight to London, but officers intercepted her. During a search, they found containers of cream and jars of dulce de leche (caramelised milk) containing liquid cocaine. The woman was arrested. According to La Nación, her purported boyfriend was suspected to be part of a drug mule syndicate with ties to, among others, 'criminals based in Nigeria that allegedly financed terrorist activities'. It was believed that the woman inadvertently became caught up in this. The statement added that as well as arresting her, officers conducted raids in and around Buenos Aires and detained two other people whom they suspected to be part of the drug mule syndicate. They also seized 12 cellphones, six tablets, documentation, an electronic scale, a vehicle and more than R111,000. The statement said that 'an international criminal organisation with ties to South Africa' had effectively been dismantled. It had been trafficking drugs to Europe and Asia. Arrested in Angola Towards the end of 2024, South Africa featured in a separate case in Angola. This also ties into Brazil, as well as Nigeria, underscoring again how drug mules feature in transnational crime. An Angolan Criminal Investigation Service statement issued in December 2024 said a South African citizen had been arrested at Angola's main airport. The suspected mule was apparently caught with 'two suitcases in which 26 packages of powdered cocaine weighing more than 20kg were hidden in 13… raincoats'. According to the statement, the drugs had come from Brazil and were destined for Cape Town. '[The suspect] was acting as a mule, at the behest of a Nigerian citizen who provided her with two updated passports… allowing her to travel in the months of June and November [2024] in Luanda… 'It is important to note that the accused has a history of travelling through Angola, always using the Johannesburg, Luanda and São Paulo route.' Had the suspect managed to get the cocaine to Cape Town, she would have been paid R30,000. A major player Based on these cases, Brazil is clearly a key country in terms of drug mules operating around the world. In much the same way that South African authorities have arrested suspected mules travelling from Brazil, their counterparts there have detained suspects with ties to this country. A passenger planning to fly to South Africa – via a stopover in Qatar – was intercepted in January and 2kg of cocaine hidden in cardboard packages and wrapped in sheets was found. A few weeks later, in February, a passenger planning to fly to South Africa was intercepted and 13kg of fabric that had been soaked in cocaine was found on her. 'The suspect, identified with the help of sniffer dogs and body scanners… had already been arrested at the same airport in 2017, trying to board a flight to India with drugs in a suitcase,' Brazil's Federal Police said. A passenger planning to board a flight to Johannesburg was arrested on 17 March. The Federal Police said he was taken to a hospital where he 'expelled 96 capsules containing cocaine '. The Federal Police also said that a passenger on a flight from Johannesburg that landed in São Paulo on 25 March was arrested and found to be 'carrying more than two kilos of methamphetamine… in her suitcase'. DM This story first appeared in our weekly Daily Maverick 168 newspaper, which is available countrywide for R35.
Daily Maverick
08-05-2025
- Daily Maverick
Stellenbosch renter exploits legal system: A cautionary tale for landlords in South Africa
The Western Cape Division of the High Court and the Stellenbosch Regional Court have ordered a wayward Stellenbosch tenant to pay overdue rent to the value of almost R1-million to two landlords. Although his possessions were to be auctioned to pay off the debt, the landlords have yet to see the money owed to them. South Africa's rental housing landscape is at a crossroads. The country's legal framework — anchored by the Rental Housing Act — was crafted to shield vulnerable tenants from exploitation and arbitrary eviction, a constitutional imperative in a society still grappling with deep inequalities. Yet, as property owners in Stellenbosch and beyond are discovering, the pendulum may have swung too far, exposing landlords to a new set of risks. The rent-avoidance kingpin The case of Kevin Brown has become a cautionary tale in Stellenbosch following several rulings in the Stellenbosch Regional Court and the Western Cape Division of the High Court. Brown has reportedly exploited legal loopholes, moving from house to house, making only minimal rental payments and staying months and, in at least one case, several years without much consequence. A tenant from hell Pieter Wessels, one of four trustees of the PD Wessels Trust, which owns a Stellenbosch property, told Daily Maverick of the harrowing experience which saw his family home commandeered by Brown, far beyond the parameters of the agreed short-term lease. Brown initially responded to a Property24 listing for a six-week rental (19 July 2024 to 31 August 2024). Brown was unable to pay the full rent (R50,000 a month) up front and was only able to move in on 20 July once he had made payment. Since he only occupied the property for 13 days in July, his rent for that month was prorated to R20,967. Brown moved in with his four children after the rent was paid — albeit by a third party, which Wessels later clocked as an 'early red flag'. Brown later sought to extend the lease until November. Wessels agreed — but only if Brown paid R150,000 up front by August 2024 to cover September, October, and November. He didn't pay, so the lease ended on 31 August. Despite this, Brown continued to occupy the property without permission. Wessels stated that Brown used the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from an Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act) to delay eviction proceedings, a tactic Wessels claims Brown has employed with other landlords. 'Kevin managed to stay in our property for seven-and-a-half months, paying for only two months,' Wessels said, detailing a financial haemorrhage compounded by cancelled bookings and court costs. The court found Brown had been unlawfully occupying the property, and ordered that he be evicted with effect from 28 February 2025. In the interim period between November and 28 February, the landlords (Wessels and other trustees) were ordered to return the Wi-Fi router and other items that they had removed from the property. The items, which had been included as part of the rental lease, had been confiscated by Wessels in frustration after Brown defaulted on rent payments. Brown was ordered to immediately pay R50,000 in rent once this was done. Brown was also ordered to cover 50% of the applicants' legal costs, rising to 100% if he breached the order. According to South African law, landlords cannot simply change locks or forcibly remove tenants; any eviction must go through a formal process, with proper notice and, if necessary, tribunal or court intervention. This process, while vital for protecting the truly vulnerable, can be weaponised by bad-faith actors, leaving landlords with mounting losses and little immediate recourse. However, this case was far from isolated. 'I wasn't the first one to get caught by Kevin,' Wessels emphasised, a claim corroborated by Daily Maverick's investigation. 'Man about town' façade Contact with Brown's previous landlord reveals a recurring pattern of occupation and legal evasion. Linda Schaefer, the owner of another Stellenbosch property Brown occupied shortly before moving to Wessels' property, described a four-year ordeal marked by similar tactics. Schaefer rented her property to Brown from 2020 to 2024 for R40,000 a month, during which he paid on time just nine times in 44 months. 'Most payments were late — a week, a month, even six weeks,' she told Daily Maverick. She took legal action against him three times, which eventually culminated in a 2024 eviction. She described Brown's modus operandi: leveraging delays in court processes while maintaining a façade of affluence. 'If you see him walking down the street in Stellenbosch Central… very well dressed in expensive label brand clothing, and he's the man about town,' Schaefer said. She said that when she confronted him, Brown dismissed her concerns, saying: 'What's your problem? You live in a house worth millions and drive a fancy car; why are you crying that I don't pay rent?' However, the financial fallout extended well beyond unpaid rent. As months of late or missed payments accumulated, another crisis quietly mounted: municipal service bills. Despite lease agreements making Brown responsible for utilities, the municipality couldn't transfer the account into the tenant's name because the property belonged to Schaefer. This meant that when Brown failed to pay for water, electricity, and rates, the arrears accrued in Shaefer's name. 'My good credit record was on the line, so I had to go see the municipality's legal department,' she told Daily Maverick. Desperate to force Brown's hand, she eventually stopped paying municipal bills altogether. Her hope was that by blocking the property's electricity meter — preventing Brown from buying prepaid power — he would be compelled to settle the outstanding amounts. Yet, even these extreme measures failed to yield results. Disappointed in the system, Schaefer complained that 'the law is not on the side of property owners'. According to Schaefer, Brown was recommended by the Anna Basson rental agency in Stellenbosch, and she expressed disappointment with the company for failing to conduct a proper background check. Deon Carstens, the managing director at Anna Basson Properties, said they conducted a Tenant Profile Network (TPN) credit check, and Brown's father had signed a suretyship (a guarantee where one party takes on the debt or obligations of another if they default) for the 2020 to 2021 lease. 'Self-employment carries risk, but we mitigated this with a guarantor (Brown's father),' said Carstens. Brown's employment details are unconfirmed — court documents list him as a business owner/landscaper. The suretyship covered defaults during the lease term, though Carstens acknowledged Brown's father only stepped in 'on one or two occasions'. Management of the lease was later transferred to Schaefer at her request. Carstens added that he was unaware of Brown's history pre-lease, but noted 'social media posts' about the case. Brown's rebuttal In response to Daily Maverick queries, Brown said he was offered a rental for the PD Wessels' trust property until 30 November, with emails confirming the arrangement. Brown attributes the conflict, besides the non-payment of rent, to Wessels' removal of items listed in the Property24 advert — including furniture, Wi-Fi routers, and pool equipment — which he says breached a court order requiring their return before Brown paid the outstanding rent. 'His lawyers' fees are self-inflicted,' Brown said, adding that he reported Wessels' attorneys to the Legal Practice Council for 'improper conduct'. 'The bottom line is (Wessels) was just being greedy as he refused to simply let me pay a monthly rental… his implication that I was trying to take advantage of the Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE) Act is completely unfounded,' Brown said. System manipulation While Brown maintains his innocence, his version directly conflicts with multiple accounts from landlords and personal associates. Sarah Schneider, Brown's ex-wife of 16 years, told Daily Maverick she witnessed Brown repeatedly fail to pay rent, as well as their children's school fees. She described patterns of abusive behaviour that, according to her, were consistent with the disputes Brown had with landlords, including unpaid financial obligations, disregard for court orders and withholding her belongings after taking them without permission. Landlords' frustration mounts Brown exemplifies the concerns raised by Wessels and Schaefer about the imbalance between tenant and landlord rights. Property owners argue that the current system, while well intentioned, is out of step with on-the-ground realities. They face: Lengthy delays in regaining possession of their properties. Legal costs that often outweigh the arrears owed. Difficulty screening tenants due to privacy protections and limited access to reliable rental histories. What this means for you For landlords, the case is a stark reminder that tenant screening should be less 'trust fall' and more 'CSI: credit check'. Verify financial stability as if your property depends on it (because it does), and draft lease agreements tighter than a Stellenbosch wine cork. Otherwise, South Africa's tenant protections might just turn your guest suite into a semi-permanent Airbnb — minus the five-star reviews. For tenants, the message is clear: the law is your safety net, not a trampoline. Bouncing on its goodwill risks turning your landlord into a reluctant long-term roommate. Play fair, pay promptly, and remember: the best tenant-landlord relationships end with keys returned, rather than court orders. Guidance for landlords and tenants Against this backdrop, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure's responses to questions posed to the Rental Housing Tribunal offer critical guidance for landlords and tenants navigating South Africa's fraught rental market: Prevention: Landlords are urged to use rental screening agencies such as the TPN to verify a tenant's rental history, payment behaviour, and references before signing a lease. Comprehensive screening helps identify red flags — such as fraudulent references or payment defaults — and acts as a frontline defence against scams. PIE Act: The tribunal combats systemic misuse of the Rental Housing Act through proactive enforcement of court rulings, targeted education campaigns, and a streamlined complaints system. 'Unfair practices' — including unlawful evictions, illegal lockouts, and utility disconnections — are strictly defined and enforced to protect both landlords and legitimate tenants. Dispute resolution: Mediation remains central to the tribunal's process, with cases resolved through hearings or virtual sessions after investigations. Where mediation fails, rulings are issued and enforced as court orders, providing a legally binding resolution pathway without prohibitive costs. Balancing rights: The Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 underpins the tribunal's mandate to balance landlord and tenant rights, ensuring fair access to housing while safeguarding income streams. Services are free, accessible, and designed to resolve most disputes within 90 days — a critical safeguard in a market increasingly strained by fraud and legal exploitation. DM
The Citizen
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Weskoppies power restored after being cut off
Electricity has been fully restored to the Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital after the Tshwane Metro disconnected the facility for failure to pay its debt of over R1-million. In the statement released by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH), the department said it reached an agreement with the metro. 'The GDoH wishes to notify the public that the electricity supply at Weskoppies Hospital has been restored following an agreement with the City of Tshwane. The department's contingency plans ensured that services continued as per normal amid the electricity supply disconnection. We reiterate that patient care was never compromised during the hours in which the facility had to rely on its backup system of five generators and a solar system,' the statement read. The disconnection took place on May 5 when the metro led by Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya, under the Thswane Ya Tima campaign, paid a visit to the hospital. At the time, it owed R1.2-million to the city for consecutive months on non-payment. The GDoH had stated that the money owed to the metro for March and April's electricity usage was underway at the time of the disconnection, and that not enough time had passed for the payment to reflect. The delay was due to the transition to the new financial year, and the department said it had been in the process of paying multiple amounts to various service providers. The move by the metro garnered mixed reactions from the public, who believe that this was a step too far, and cutting power to mentally-ill patients is a decision that should have been avoided. Moya, however, remained adamant that government institutions that fail to honour their debts with the metro can expect a visit from them any day. She has since addressed the backlash, saying that the decision was not taken lightly, though enforcing credit control is their responsibility. The mayor acknowledged the vital role that hospitals play and assured residents that patient care was considered before the disconnection. 'I want to assure residents that the hospital's backup power systems remained fully operational during the disconnection, and patient care was not compromised. This was confirmed by the GDoH in its own public statement. I would not have allowed the disconnection if it would have left the facility without power and the subsequent impact on patient care,' Moya said. Moya said the city did not act without due process out of good faith and had previously agreed not to proceed with disconnection, recognising the GDoH's financial year-end in March. She said the metro accepted the GDoH's assurance that payment would be made in early April, and despite multiple follow-ups, no payment was received, leaving them with no alternative. 'Government departments currently owe the city more than R1.6-billion for services rendered. The city is beginning a recovery from a long period of financial distress, and our ability to deliver quality services to millions of residents depends on consistent revenue collection from all customer groups. Ensuring that everyone, including government departments, honours their financial obligations, is essential to sustaining service delivery for our residents,' Moya said. She said the metro will continue to enforce credit control to create a culture of payment and accountability, and that no account in arrears would be spared, whether private, business or government. Watch here: The fourth stop for Tshwane Ya Tima is in the CBD. This facility owes the City of Tshwane R1 million. We've switched them off. We encourage all customers who have outstanding bills with the city to settle them. @CityTshwane — Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) May 5, 2025 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
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Mixed reactions as Tshwane cuts off power to Weskoppies over debt
The Tshwane Metro, led by Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya, recently disconnected municipal services to several locations at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital during a recent Tshwane Ya Tima drive. The Tshwane Ya Tima revenue collection campaign seeks to disconnect services to defaulting clients who run up high service bills and then fail to pay the city. During the drive on May 5, electricity was switched off to Weskoppies due to owing R1.2-million for non-payment over the past two months. The move has garnered mixed reactions from the public, who believe that this was a step too far, and cutting power to mentally-ill patients is a decision that should have been avoided. Moya, however, remained adamant that government institutions that fail to honour their debts with the metro can expect a visit from them any day. 'The fourth stop for Tshwane Ya Tima is in the CBD. This facility (referring to Weskoppies) owes the City of Tshwane R1-million. We've switched them off. We encourage all customers who have outstanding bills with the city to settle them,' said Moya via her social media. The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has since released a statement claiming that the money owed to the city was being processed at the time the Ya Tima team paid Weskoppies a visit. 'The processing of the R1.2-million owed to the City of Tshwane for March and April electricity consumption was already underway at the time the municipality effected credit control and disconnected Weskoppies Hospital on Monday. The delay in payment is attributed to the transition to the new financial year. The hospital normally makes additional payments to ensure a continuous electricity supply; however, this time around, it could not do so. The owed amount is currently being processed for payment,' the statement read. The GDoH processed R3.8-million to the city concerning other facilities in Tshwane, and that the money was already scheduled for payment on May 5 as part of the payment run to various service providers, the statement continued. The GDoH said it's continuing to engage with the metro and that backup power supplies from five generators and solar panels are keeping Weskoppies up and running, and patient care can continue uninterrupted. As previously mentioned, the move to disconnect the facility has come under fire from many who claim the act was inhumane, one of those parties being MK. Through a released statement, the MKP (uMkhonto weSizwe Party-Medics) have condemned the mayor and the metro's actions against the facility. MKP said the metro should punish the ones who owe them and not the vulnerable who don't. 'MKP Medics stands firmly against the inhumane disconnection of electricity at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital. Patients' lives and dignity must be protected. We demand accountability from those responsible –not punishment of the vulnerable,' the statement read. Various other private and public institutions also received visits from the metro for outstanding debt collection. 'It's important that residents are aware that when Tshwane Ya Tima reaches your doors, it follows extensive consultation by our finance department. We don't just switch off without due process. We have switched off private businesses, we have switched off households, and we have switched off public buildings as well. We are very consistent, and we do not have people who we do not switch off in this campaign,' Moya said. 'It's quite important that we must raise revenue; the services you are complaining about will not be able to be delivered if we do not collect revenue. So we do this so that businesses and government must know that they have a responsibility to pay for our services,' Moya said. Watch here: Our last stop for the day was at King Pie located in the CBD. This business owes the city R868,000. We have switched them off. It's important that residents must be aware that when Tshwane Ya Tima reaches your doors, it follows extensive consultation by our finance department. We… — Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) May 5, 2025 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!
