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Scheduled Power Interruption in Helderberg: A Look into the City’s Electricity Maintenance

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The maintenance work aims to strengthen the city’s infrastructure resilience and improve the welfare of its residents. The picturesque Helderberg Basin in Western Cape is undergoing scheduled power interruptions twice on June 8th and 15th, 2024, from 6:00 to 20:00 due to major electricity maintenance work. The City’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department is coordinating the project to ensure that residents have a consistent supply of electricity. Safety measures are in place, and residents can contact the City’s Call Centre for any questions or concerns. Despite the temporary inconvenience.

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Unmasking the Unsung Champions: The Pivotal Role of the Municipality’s Water and Sanitation Department

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The Municipality’s Water and Sanitation Department is responsible for ensuring the delivery of clean water to the city and sustaining the infrastructure. They conduct periodic checks and maintenance work, which may cause temporary disruptions but are essential for the city’s water demand management strategy. These disruptions are a small inconvenience compared to the larger goal of ensuring sustainable water management for future generations. The department’s commitment to their civic duty is commendable, and their behindthescenes work often goes unseen but is crucial to the city’s health and vibrancy.

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Heading: Eskom, South Africa’s Electricity Supplier, Breaks Positive Records in 2024

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Eskom, South Africa’s national electricity supplier, has achieved a new record of three weeks of continuous and uninterrupted power supply, surpassing the previous record of 19 days. This achievement is attributed to tenacity, timely upkeep, and upgraded management practices. However, the Minister warns against complacency and emphasizes the need for persistent investment, rigorous management, and steadfast commitment to maintain this success. Eskom’s recent achievement showcases its capacity to rise above the odds, mapping out a new, positive course in South Africa’s power narrative.

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Cape Town Launches Energy Safety Team to Protect Electricity Infrastructure

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The City of Cape Town has recently launched its Energy Safety Team on May 24, 2023, to safeguard its electricity infrastructure. The initiative, led by Councillor Beverley van Reenen and Alderman JP Smith, aims to collaborate with law enforcement agencies and the South African Police Service (SAPS) to focus on the protection of the City’s electricity infrastructure in the metro.

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Cape Town Winter Preparation Hindered by Illegal Dumping: A Comprehensive Overview

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Illegal dumping in Cape Town is causing major problems for the city’s annual Winter Preparation Programme. This initiative aims to address flood risk management and ensure that the city is clean and safe during the winter season. However, illegal dumping continues to undermine these efforts, making it difficult for the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) Department teams to carry out essential cleanup operations in areas such as Newlands, Imizamo Yethu, and Masiphumelele.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Speech on National Freedom Day 2023

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The 2023 National Freedom Day celebrations were marked by a speech from President Cyril Ramaphosa. In his address, he discussed several issues concerning the history of Matlosana, the progress that had been made since the advent of democracy, and the challenges that the country still faced. While acknowledging the progress made over nearly three decades of democracy, he also recognized that there was still much work to be done.