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The Citizen
24-05-2025
- The Citizen
Boksburg toddler killed after being hit by waste removal truck
The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) has extended its condolences to the family of a two-year-old boy who died in an accident involving a waste removal truck on Thursday. The accident happened at the intersection of Lama and Poppy Streets in Villa Liza, Boksburg, at around 07:00 and also left an adult woman with minor injuries, Boksburg Advertiser reports. Zweli Dlamini, spokesperson for the CoE, confirmed that the vehicle involved belonged to a service provider contracted by the city's waste management services department. 'During the unfortunate incident, a waste truck belonging to a service provider contracted by the city was involved in an accident where two pedestrians were struck. One individual, a two-year-old child, tragically passed away at the scene, while an adult was left with minor injuries,' Dlamini said. He added, 'We are extremely saddened by this incident and our heartfelt sympathy goes to the family of the little boy. We also wish the injured person a speedy recovery.' The city confirmed that waste collection services in the area are fully outsourced, and the contracted company has pledged to take full responsibility as required by the terms of their agreement with the municipality. According to the contract, the CoE is indemnified against such incidents. Sergeant Nkemeleng Mabula, spokesperson for the Dawn Park Police Station, confirmed that a case is under investigation. 'We were contacted about the incident. It is alleged that the victims were run over by the truck. The child, aged two, was declared deceased on the scene while the woman was taken to hospital for medical attention. The case is under investigation.' 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
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Expect delays when applying for driver's licences: SA's only card printer still broken
Expect delays when applying for driver's licences: SA's only card printer still broken Motorists have been warned about delays when applying for new and renewed driver's licences, as the country's only card printer is still broken, Pretoria Rekord reports. According to the National Department of Transport, the machine used to print the cards has been broken since February. Tshwane spokesperson Selby Bokaba said it could take several weeks before the machine is fully operational. 'Ordinarily, a licence card application takes between six to eight weeks to be issued. Drivers are advised to apply for their driving licence renewal before they expire, to enable them to qualify for a three-month grace period,' he said. He said those who have already applied for licence cards can present proof of the renewal application to law enforcement officers if they are pulled over while driving. 'The other option is to apply for a temporary driving licence, which is valid for six months,' Bokaba said. According to The Citizen, the licence card printing machine is 26 years old and has had almost 160 breakdowns, which have become more frequent. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy's spokesperson Collen Msibi told the publication that the department is working on repairing the machine should be running again by mid-May. Outa has recently written to Creecy, requesting urgent feedback on the ongoing breakdown of the licence card printing machine. 'Motorists are once again being subjected to delays and inconvenience due to the ongoing failures of this outdated system. The Department must explain why the machine is not operational, despite previous repairs and maintenance contracts,' Outa's CEO Wayne Duvenage said. 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
26-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Anti-poaching K9 camp opens in Kruger National Park
An anti-poaching K9 camp was officially opened at the Mdluli Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Tuesday. The camp, whose opening coincided with International Earth Day 2025, will be a base of operations for rangers and their K9 counterparts, working together in the fight against poaching in the KNP. The executive manager of Mdluli Safari Lodge, Chris Schalkwyk, said the establishment of the special K9 camp proves that with good relationships and local and international cooperation, a huge difference can be made in conservation. The camp will operate under the Mdluli Conservation and Anti-Poaching Reserve, which is inside the fenced area of the park, near Pretoriuskop. 'It is responsible for patrolling 24km of the western boundary fence of the KNP. This is done with the support of Genesis K9, SANParks and the SANParks Honorary Rangers, who are doing excellent work in assisting with the removal of snares and alien plants in the park,' said Schalkwyk. 'Donations from our Italian partner and tour operator company, il Diamante, facilitated by Davide Bomben, and other gracious donors from Italy have made our dream of a K9 anti-poaching camp become a reality,' added Schalkwyk. During the opening, certificates of appreciation for support and donations were handed over to SANParks, SANParks Honorary Rangers Lowveld Region, il Diamante, Bomben, Café Rider, SoSimple Solar, Ges'in, Fondazione LAC, Beauval Nature and Mdluli Safari Lodge. A special demonstration by the Genesis K9 Rangers, featuring the incredible Axel, also took place during the event. Axel is a five-year-old Belgian Malinois tracking dog, capable of scenting humans, explosives, firearms and rhino horns. In attendance were the Mdluli Safari Lodge Partnerships' board chairperson, Nelly Mdhluli, Mdluli Safari Lodge Group CEO Malcom Segal, Genesis K9 Group CEO Thys Klein, SANParks Regional Ranger in Maroela South, Tinyiko Golele and others. In thanking the initiative's supporters, Schalkwyk said that contributions to the 24/7 unit have already resulted in several successes, including the arrest of four suspects, the training of more than 40 rangers, and the removal of almost 3 000 snares and around 150 alien plants. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
