Category: Newsletters
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Barefoot, injured, malnourished: Over 30 ‘kidnapped’ men found in Centurion
Date: May 27, 2025 Location: Laezonia, Gauteng Suspected Human Trafficking Victims Rescued in Laezonia – 34 Individuals Recovered Laezonia, Gauteng — At approximately 10:04 AM on 27 May 2025, authorities responded to a call reporting a group of individuals running through the Laezonia area. Initial assumptions identified them as trespassers; however, it quickly became apparent…
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L20 Krause Street, Laezonia AH – Part 4
The DLSSF have previously reported on the state of L20, Krause Street, Laezonia AH, including efforts to report the property as a “derelict and abandoned” property in terms of the Tshwane By-Laws on Derelict Buildings. The By-Law defines a derelict building as follows: “derelict building” means a building that is inhabitable and unsuitable for occupancy…
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Mayor Cilliers Brink and the TMPD
Under the new TMPD commissioner we are working hard at rebuilding the integrity of the metro police. If you are pulled over and bullied by an officer or solicited for a bribe please contact the TMPD integrity unit on: 083 657-2998 See related article and guidelines from the MMC for Community Safety, Cllr Grandi Theunissen…
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Ongoing security risk posed by derelict building, a resident takes action
The systematic and complete stripping of the property situated at L20 Krause Street has been the subject of a previous post. Residents have persistently asked for action to be taken.
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Illegal fuel depot operation placing residents at risk, action taken
Criminal action is taken against the illegal fuel depot and alleged dilution of diesel with paraffin at L74 Lewis Street, Laezonia AH Notwithstanding repeated inspections by Tshwane building inspectors and Tshwane EMS, the illegal fuel depot at L74 Lewis Street continued to operate with increased intensity for well over 6 months. Numerous compliance notices were…
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Vigilant residents take action against illegal LP Gas depot in Scheepers Street, Laezonia
Tshwane Emergency Services Department has shut down an illegal liquified petroleum gas (LPG) depot located at L130 Scheepers Street, Laezonia AH. The closure of the LPG depot marks the culmination of ongoing efforts by the City of Tshwane to address illegal business practices that pose a threat to public safety. Initially closed in December after…
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Community Camera Update
Following earlier communication on the status of the community cameras, the following represents the latest developments. Newsletter 24 September 2023 Newsletter 27 October 2023 On 18 October 2023 we were advised that there was no stock of the V380Pro WiFi camera. In addition, given existing concerns on the quality of the V380Pro and Andowl cameras…
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Camera Status Update
Further to our earlier communication on the camera installations the following represents the latest update. Amount raised to date As at 27 October 2023 we have raised a total of R31 300.00 towards the street camera initiative. This is comprised of the following contributions: Contribution No. of contributors Value of Contributions R 250.00 30 R…
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UPDATE – COMMUNITY CAMERA INITIATIVE
24/09/2023 We asked our community to do something extraordinary, and together we have so far raised approximately R27 750.00 in less than a month. This has been nothing short of a remarkable achievement and a testament to our community’s commitment to taking back our suburbs. ALPHA TESTING PHASE Extensive testing of 2 versions of cameras…
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What to do when pulled over by SAPS or Metro
The law is clear. It is an offence not to stop when instructed to do so by a police or traffic officer. Unfortunately, criminals know this too and some have come to pose as police, using blue lights and other law enforcement equipment to commit crimes has escalated in South Africa. Despite the fact that…