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The Citizen
2 hours ago
- The Citizen
Police investigate parking lot shooting after casino night turns violent
A man has been arrested after a shooting incident took place in the basement parking of Time Square Casino in Menlyn Maine on July 28. According to police spokesperson, Captain Johan van Dyk, a woman and her boyfriend were at a restaurant at the when an argument broke out between them. Van Dyk said the man accused the woman of flirting with others, and, 'at approximately 00:30, the boyfriend and [another] friend went outside, and the [woman] followed them'. The boyfriend then allegedly pulled out a gun and began shooting at the woman. Van Dyk added that the woman ran for safety and hid behind a car that was parked nearby. 'After a period of silence, she emerged but found her boyfriend missing, [and assumed that] he had fled. 'She also discovered that her iPhone Pro 12 had been struck [by a bullet, and had] a visible hole in it,' stated Van Dyk. The woman then reported the incident to the police. Investigations to discover all information regarding this event are ongoing. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] 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.
The Citizen
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Fuel forecast brings both relief and pressure for Pretoria drivers
Fuel forecast brings both relief and pressure for Pretoria drivers Pretoria motorists are in for a mixed fuel price adjustment next week, with the latest month-end data from the Central Energy Fund pointing to both relief and strain at the pumps. While a decrease in one fuel type may offer some breathing room, a notable hike in another is set to hit drivers' pockets. The official fuel price changes will be confirmed in the coming days. The official price adjustments will be announced before the prices take effect next week; the recovery balances for the month are unlikely to change drastically. These are the recoveries at the end of July: Petrol 93: decrease of 35 cents per litre Petrol 95: decrease of 30 cents per litre Diesel 0.05% (wholesale): increase of 65 cents per litre Diesel 0.005% (wholesale): increase of 63 cents per litre Illuminating paraffin: increase of 29 cents per litre It should be emphasised that the final adjustments in fuel prices will only be announced later this week or early next week. Also read: Snowfall alert for SA while Pretoria faces bitterly cold mornings Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] 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.
The Citizen
6 hours ago
- The Citizen
Attempted hijacking foiled after police chase in Centurion
Attempted hijacking foiled after police chase in Centurion A suspect has been arrested following a high-speed chase that ended at a Centurion petrol station on July 29. Police spokesperson, Captain Johan van Dyk, said the incident occurred at 17:50, during a police operation targeting theft from motor vehicles. 'Officers spotted a suspicious vehicle with false registration plates on Olievenhoutbosch Road in Highveld,' he said. When police tried to stop the vehicle, the suspects fled, leading to a high-speed chase. 'As police approached the vehicle, shots were exchanged, and the suspects sped off,' said Van Dyk. He added that the chase ended at the Engen Garage on Olievenhoutbosch Road, where one suspect jumped out of the moving vehicle and attempted to hijack a parked car. Police officers caught the suspect at the scene with assistance from members of the public. Van Dyk added that the second suspect escaped in the vehicle and remains at large. 'The arrested suspect has been linked to the crime through video footage.' No injuries or damage to private property were reported. Police are continuing to investigate the matter. ALSO READ: Alarming rise in infections at Pretoria state hospitals Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] 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.
The Citizen
7 hours ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Attention Faerie Glen residents: Rescheduled water supply network upgrade on Thursday
Residents in the east of Tshwane should take note of the rescheduled upgrade of the water supply network at Stand 189 and 190 in Faerie Glen Ext 1. Metro spokesperson Selby Bokaba said the initial maintenance work was scheduled to be carried out on July 15. However, it was rescheduled for July 31. He said the metro will carry out rescheduled upgrading and tie-in connection work to the water supply network. Residents in Faerie Glen Ext 1 can expect interrupted water supply of about 10 hours, from 08:00 to 18:00. 'The metro apologises profusely for the inconvenience which may be caused as a result of the above-mentioned rescheduled work,' he said. Bokaba further urged residents to make the following water-conservation measures part of their normal lifestyle: – Do not water or irrigate gardens with hosepipes or sprinkler systems between 06:00 and 18:00. – Do not wash vehicles with hosepipes. – Do not fill swimming pools. – Install a low-flow shower head and tap aerators, where possible. – Use a dual-flush toilet cistern. – Plant indigenous or drought-resistant shrubs in the garden – Use a broom instead of a hosepipe when cleaning driveways or patios. – Collect rainwater to reuse in the garden or wash the car. – Cover the swimming pool to reduce water evaporation. – Take a quick shower rather than a bath. – Close a running tap while brushing teeth or shaving. – Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks. He further urged residents to continue using grey water to water gardens and flush toilets. 'Residents should report water leaks, burst pipes and all incidents where water is wasted. Where possible, water-saving devices should be installed,' he said. Report leaks, burst pipes and all incidents of water wastage to these numbers: – No water supply, burst pipe, leaking meter or blocked street sewer: 012 358 9999 or 080 1111 556 – Illegal water connection: 012 358 9060 – Non-payment: 012 345 8514 – Account enquiries: 012 358 9999 Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] 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.
The Citizen
a day ago
- General
- The Citizen
Long-term solution sought after sporadic outages leave Brooklyn residents enraged
The Tshwane metro is working to ensure speedy repairs and long-term infrastructure improvement on its secondary substations in Brooklyn, following sporadic outages. Residents in Brooklyn had to navigate life without electricity this week due to a power outage. Although the power has been restored, residents say they had to endure recurring outages, saying they were without power on Sunday as well as on the morning of July 23. Cobie Odendaal, a community member from Brooklyn, said the ongoing power disruptions affect thousands of people who depend on electricity to work, cook, and stay safe. 'The economic system comes to a standstill. People are losing electrical equipment. No fridge or tea,' she said. She said the uncertainty around power availability has disrupted her development work with children. 'I do a lot of my work online. If I don't have power or Wi-Fi, that work stops. People are frustrated.' Ward 56 Councillor Tiaan Dippenaar confirmed that this has become a weekly problem. 'The infrastructure is just not in a good state at all. It's a continuous cycle of no power, and the residents are extremely frustrated.' Dippenaar explained that while about 90% of affected properties had been reconnected by Tuesday evening, another explosion caused a fresh outage on Wednesday, plunging the entire ward into darkness again. 'They just come and fix, then leave again. And then it blows out, and they come and fix it again. We need to find the root cause and resolve it permanently.' The metro has confirmed that its teams responded to the first incident, identified multiple medium-voltage cable faults, and restored power to most of the area. According to metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo, the most recent outage was caused by a broken overhead line in Anderson Street, which has since been repaired. 'The metro acknowledges the frustration caused by repeated outages,' said Mashigo, adding that many of the faults affecting the Brooklyn area are the result of historical infrastructure damage. 'Some of the outages are linked to previous damage during Wi-Fi installations and the ongoing BRT project on Lynnwood Road. 'These factors, combined with ageing infrastructure, make the network vulnerable to unpredictable faults.' Mashigo noted that budget and human resource constraints have affected turnaround times in some cases, but reassured residents that the metro continues to prioritise critical repairs. Although no technical investigation has been launched into this week's incidents specifically, Mashigo confirmed that regular network inspections and condition assessments are ongoing across Tshwane. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] 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.
