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Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Man accused of sexually assaulting three women at Louth hospital to stand trial in circuit court
The defendant appeared in custody at the district court on Monday having been the subject of a European Arrest Warrant. He is charged with sexually assaulting one woman on March 5, 2022 and with sexually assaulting two other females on the following day. A book of evidence was served on the accused who had the assistance of an interpreter. During an in camera hearing Judge Nicola Andrews gave the alibi warning and made a Section 56 disclosure order before remanding the man in custody to Dundalk Circuit Court on October 7. Legal aid was granted for a solicitor, barrister and senior counsel.
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Businesses warned to adhere to by-laws or face might of the law
Businesses warned to adhere to by-laws or face might of the law TMPD is calling on local business members to obey the law. This comes after businesses in Eersterust, Mamelodi, and Doornpoort were inspected on Monday and Tuesday, revealing many by-law violations. TMPD spokesperson, Superintendent Isaac Mahamba, said the department, in collaboration with other stakeholders in the metro, conducted extensive operations on the two days. He said, 'The main objective of these operations is to ensure compliance with the city by-laws. 'It was discovered that most of the businesses were operating contrary to their licenses, selling counterfeit, expired, and tampered food packaging products.' This resulted in these businesses being issued with Section 56 notices, and the products being confiscated. 'Meanwhile, in Doornpoort, two well-known establishments were closed due to non-compliance,' he said, referring to businesses in the Doornpark shopping complex. Mahamba added that the metro's building control department has discovered that certain residential properties are being extended without the metro's permission. 'Notices have been issued to the owners of these houses, giving them a 14-day period to respond to the violations,' he said. He emphasised the importance of the owners becoming compliant within this prescribed time frame, to avoid further consequences. He said, 'Failure to comply within the stated time frame will result in the municipality commencing the demolition process.' 'It is crucial for the owners to prompt action to avoid any further consequences.' He closed by saying that TMPD Chief of Police, Commissioner YCR Faro, commended the members for their hard work and dedication to upholding the law. ALSO READ: Illegal dumpers caught near Plastic View after tip-off 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. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Metro police praised for restoring order in by-law raids
Tshwane police have received praise from the multiparty coalition government for carrying out by-law operations throughout the city. On behalf of the government, MMC for Community Safety Hannes Coetzee, commended the Tshwane Metro Police Department for executing decisive, lawful action across the city as part of a targeted by-law enforcement campaign. The operations took place on June 24 in different parts of Tshwane, including regions 1, 4 and 6. Coetzee said the executed operations are not isolated, as they form part of the metro's strategy to restore order in the city. 'They form part of a broader strategy to restore order, enforce accountability and reclaim public spaces for the people of Tshwane.' He said in Region 4, multiple businesses received fines for failing to adhere to the by-laws. 'In Centurion, the TMPD issued 14 Section 56 notices to businesses found violating municipal by-laws. 'Lawlessness under the guise of commerce will not be tolerated,' he said. Illegal structures and traders removed across the City. — City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) June 25, 2025 He said in Region 4, Mamelodi, two illegal street traders operating in prohibited zones were removed, with confiscations made and notices served. 'This administration is drawing a clear line that our streets will not be surrendered to disorder.' He further said a crackdown was comprehensive in Region 1, as by-laws were enforced in the region. 'In Mabopane, 11 illegal structures were demolished. In Winternest, 79 unlawful structures were dismantled in a co-ordinated effort involving the crime prevention and land invasion units.' He said illegal advertisements were removed, goods were seized, and offenders were served with enforcement notices. Coetzee said the operations were not just enforcement, but a reaffirmation of the rule of law in Tshwane. 'We are rebuilding a city founded on respect, order and justice. The days of impunity are over. 'Let this stand as a warning to those who defy the law and a promise to residents who demand a city that works. We are taking action, and we will not yield to injustice,' he said 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
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Metro to address leasing issues to combat hijacking of buildings
Metro to address leasing issues to combat hijacking of buildings Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya says the metro is aware of its current leasing challenges following several businesses being closed in a recent by-law operation. On June 17, Moya, accompanied by her Mayoral Committee, the TMPD and supporting partners as well as departments, carried out a by-law operation focused on hijacked buildings in Danville, west of Pretoria. A recurring theme throughout the operation was the holes within the metro's leasing systems, leading to confusion, fraud and mismanagement. 'We will continue to reclaim hijacked city properties. We are aware that the city's leasing system has not worked to benefit the municipality's income-generating capacity, and we are determined to fix this,' Moya said. During the operation, an illegal early childhood development (ECD) centre, operating for 22 years from a city-owned property without a lease, was closed. Across the road was a business park, also city-owned, but none of the businesses had valid leases with the metro. 'Danville, like many areas in the city, has seen residents terrorised by crime, drugs and all manner of lawlessness emanating from properties that are owned by the city or by private entities. The other businesses closed were operating in a privately managed building. These included a gambling business, a butchery that was found selling expired meat and a U-Save operating without a licence,' Moya said. A summary of the operation's results includes: – 8 business premises inspected – 2 Section 56 notices issued for contravention of the Business Act – 4 Section 56 notices issued for contravention of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act – 1 Contravention notice issued for the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act – 3 Premises found with an illegal electricity connection – 1 Premise found with an illegal water connection – 2 arrests were made for illegal immigration and possession of stolen goods – 3 vehicles impounded – 1 gambling business entered forcefully – 5 businesses closed. We've just shutdown an illegal ECD in Danville. The people living in this place have no lease with the city and have hijacked our property. We found a fake TMPD jacket and SANDF uniform. @CityTshwane — Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) June 17, 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! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
