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The Citizen
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Operation Good Hope returns to The Bluff
THE Bluff Ratepayers and Residents Association (BRRA) has welcomed the return of eThekwini Municipality's outreach programme, Operation Good Hope (OGH). Deputy chairperson of the BRRA Allison Schoeman said the programme is working on fixing streetlights. Also read: DA takes eThekwini Municipality to High Court over sewage crisis 'The Electricity Department is on Tara Road, assessing what is needed to repair the streetlights on both Tara Road and Club Road. This follows my request earlier this morning (July 29) for this road to be prioritised. 'The team has confirmed that the prolonged outage is due to the underground cables having been stolen. As a solution, they will now explore the use of overhead cables,' said Schoeman. The programme will also focus on tree-cutting challenges on The Bluff. 'Another major obstacle is the overgrown trees along Tara Road. Unfortunately, the person responsible for tree-cutting does not have the resources to assist during OGH this week. I have suggested that, if eThekwini can provide the cherry-picker, we could call on community volunteers to assist with trimming the trees. 'However, this involves a significant red tape due to liability concerns if anyone were to be injured,' she said. Also read: Southlands Sun 1 August 2025 She said the South Durban Basin Area Based Management is looking into alternative arrangements. 'But if any skilled individuals are willing to assist, acknowledging the risks and signing an indemnity in favour of the city, your help would be greatly appreciated. We are therefore calling on our community for volunteers to help us move this forward,' she added. For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.
The Citizen
a day ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Evacuation drill to sound sirens on The Bluff
Evacuation drill to sound sirens on The Bluff SAPREF Island View Storage will conduct a safety drill tomorrow (July 30) from around 10:00 when sirens will sound at four locations on The Bluff. Also read: Teach your child about fire safety Residents and businesses are advised that the evacuation drill will continue for about 45 minutes. SAPREF Island View Storage fire chief Michael Clarke said this is a routine call and not an emergency response. Residents are asked not to panic when they hear the sirens and to remain calm throughout the testing. Details: Date: July 30 July 30 Time: 10:00 10:00 Duration: 45 minutes For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Citizen
Arcadia Retirement Village's R5 frenzy unites community
THE Arcadia Retirement Village was filled with chatter as the crowds of people raked through racks of clothing and shelves of trinkets during a recent R5 jumble sale in support of the home on The Bluff. Also read: Free Masons donate to Arcadia's seniors The village's donation and second-hand hut manager, Mary Tholet, said the sale offered a huge selection of second-hand clothes, kitchen items and trinkets, all priced at R5. 'I believe around 200 people came through and supported the sale. We did manage to raise R3 570, which is an amazing amount. I am so thrilled about it,' said Tholet. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere allowed residents to mingle and bond over which items they should purchase. Tholet thanked the team which helped on the day, from setting up to handling the till to wrapping the items. For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Man wanted for rape and robbery at Brighton Beach woman's home
Man wanted for rape and robbery at Brighton Beach woman's home Police in Brighton Beach, south of Durban, have launched a manhunt for a man who raped a 55-year-old woman at her home recently. According to Southlands Sun, police said the victim was at home when an unknown man walked in and demanded cash. After gaining entry, the suspect raped the woman, stole her cellphone and an undisclosed amount of cash, and fled the scene. Police spokesperson for eThekwini District Captain Carmen Rhynes confirms that police are investigating a case of rape. The police appeals to anyone with information to contact the Brighton Beach Police Station on 031 451 8072. Alternatively, you can call the crime stop number: 08600 10111. 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
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Elderly woman raped at her home on The Bluff
Elderly woman raped at her home on The Bluff POLICE in Brighton Beach have launched a manhunt for a man who raped a 55-year-old woman at her home recently. According to the police, the victim was at her home when an unknown man walked in and demanded cash. After the suspect gained entry, the police said he raped the victim before he took a cellphone and an undisclosed amount of cash, and fled the scene. Also read: Education Department devises plans to root out crime in schools Police spokesperson for eThekwini District Captain Carmen Rhynes said the police are investigating a case of rape. The police are appealing to anyone who might have information to contact the Brighton Beach police station. For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.
