The City and Eskom’s technicians are working around the clock attending to capacity constraints that resulted from vandalism and theft of electrical infrastructure at the Dawn Park substation since Tuesday evening leading to multiple faults affecting power supply to parts of Boksburg the city will be implementing equitable four (4) hour load rotation to affected areas as per the following schedule: All resources are put in place to speedily resolve this challenge and to restore stable power supply There is NO Estimated Restoration Time at the moment constant updates will be made available in all city’s communication platforms Residents are advised to switch off all non-essential appliances during the restoration process Terms and Conditions Our Journey Siyakhokha RFQ's Open Tenders Annual Reports Queue Management System By-laws Ekurhuleni Aerotropolis GDS 2055 Tender Awarded 10177011 458 0911Dial 112 from your cell phone (all networks) The page you are looking for does not exist AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale BOKSBURG - The ANC NEC meeting continues at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg the DA says negotiations over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget have stalled GNU Partners have been pulling in different directions on the budget eNCA reporter Pule Letshwiti-Jones has more details.  The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) asked the Ekurhuleni Metro to repair potholes and secure sinkholes in Boksburg to save lives The party conducted a survey in Boksburg and could not find a single street without a pothole Some of the roads are so riddled with potholes that motorists constantly have to keep swerving to avoid hitting rain-filled potholes ten potholes in Louis Botha Street in Beyers Park three in Ridge Street and seven in Tenth Avenue in Ravenswood The party understands that rain further erodes potholes but the Metro cannot wait until after the rainy season before it starts repairing roads The increasing number of sinkholes in Boksburg is another cause for concern a sinkhole formed in front of a resident’s home in Bigwood Avenue It is just a few kilometres from the Rietfontein sinkhole which keeps getting bigger This sinkhole near homes and several businesses formed around two years ago and the Metro had to close the road The sinkhole keeps growing as a result of underground sewage and water leakages The Metro’s failure to maintain basic water and sewage infrastructure exacerbates the problem Although the Metro is facing financial challenges the problem could be resolved by re-prioritising budgets using emergency funds and cooperating with the provincial government The Freedom Front Plus demands that Ekurhuleni takes action right away to address the problem and ensure residents and visitors’ safety The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) submitted an urgent motion to the Municipal Manager of the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality (Bethal The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Mbombela Local Municipality (Mbombela/Nelspruit White River) is deeply concerned by the utter lack Yesterday’s EFF march to Kleinfontein was nothing but political theatrics riddled with racism to divert attention away from the failures of the coalition in the ❗️Corné Mulder: GNU must unite or fail — as Trump-era US eyes ANC’s foreign blunders @alechogg @MulderCorn VF Plus dien griefskrif in teen Mangaung-watertariefverhoging | Freedom Front Plus Die VF Plus het ʼn griefskrif teen die Mangaung-metro se voorgestelde watertariefverhoging van 11% oorhandig aan die .. The Freedom Front Plus is committed to group rights against affirmative action and towards a better SA for all South Africa (01 February 2025) – It’s safe to say stop reading this right now and go grab a tissue or five Let’s begin… The Boksburg SPCA tagged Good Things Guy in their latest “breaking news” post about an animal rescue our hearts broke and were filled with love all in one moment The story features a little kitten that was trapped inside a container that was loaded in Malaysia the container travelled for 40 days across sea and then land Cue the tears! The Boksburg SPCA shared that when their inspector arrived who is estimated to be 5/6 months weighed in at a mere 700 grams and was skin and bones We are extremely amazed at how she managed to survive! She also has a broken tail that was damaged a while ago 🥹 After a check-up and settling her in for the night who is surprisingly friendly despite her ordeal We were so relieved that she survived the night.” Malaysia has managed to regain her strength and gain some much-needed weight She has quickly earned her place as the office cat spending her days where the team can keep a watchful eye on her progress “Malaysia has been eating well and had a follow up checkup with Dr Nick – since she’s been in our care she is slowly gaining weight 💗 and as of yesterday now weighs 1kg 👏🏼 Her own space has been set up in the office so we can monitor her while she builds her strength and adapts to the new sounds around her Still a little shy she is starting to ‘talk’ to us and enjoys sitting on our carers laps ☺️.” Malaysia is on a specialised kitten food diet This is helping her get the correct nutrients to regain strength They shared a plea for help in keeping this incredible survivor fed and purring with her favourite treats The Boksburg SPCA team shared that they lost access to their charity Facebook page which had a great following and have struggled to rebuild their online community which have dwindled since the social media loss In an effort to raise funds for Malaysia’s specialised care they have set up several donation options which will help the team rebuild a donor base and care for the fragile kitten Email your proof of payment to secretary@boksburgspca.co.za and request an S18A Tax Certificate for your donation If you cannot donate financially, you can still help the Boksburg SPCA by liking their page here which will help them return to where they once were and supporters are all putting their names forward for her adoption Tyler Leigh Vivier is a writer for Good Things Guy Her passion is to spread good news across South Africa with a big focus on environmental issues Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "acfd7a1a21897c5b29bf7cc95c48eecb" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Would you like to receive truly phenomenal inspirational and good thing stories right to your inbox Then subscribe to our weekly GoodThingsGuy newsletter today I accept GTG’s Privacy Policy GoodThingsGuy is the home of everything good and those are the things that really matter We believe that there is good news all around us and over 1 million readers a month agree with us GoodThingsGuy was officially launched on the 1 August 2015 in order to only promote good news inspirational stories and promote only positive multi-platform media company that distills unique content across multiple media platforms We consider individual and corporate contributions through the website or mail us directly here. Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again BOKSBURG - It has been two years since the Boksburg gas tanker explosion No one has been held legally responsible for the incident and families who lost loved ones in the explosion are still calling for justice READ: Survivors still searching for answers after Boksburg blast Ekurhuleni Disaster Management Service confirms that Boksburg SAPS has been tasked with handling the matter and that the area is still a crime scene the 32-year-old truck driver who was operating the vehicle did not act carelessly and attempted to get the crowd of people to a safe distance Home | South Africa Cybersecurity is in the spotlight at the inaugural National System of Innovation Transformation Summit Nelson Mandela University’s Programme Manager for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity, Noluxolo Gcaza, says for South Africa to fully reap the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stronger cybersecurity measures must be implemented in that space delegates continue discussions on leveraging technological innovation to improve people’s lives “If we are pursuing emerging technologies for our sustainable development the establishment of an office that would be looking at how to lead Ai implementation in South Africa,” says Gcaza The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has rearrested inmate Martin Jackson who escaped from the Boksburg Correctional Facility on Wednesday This was confirmed by DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo “The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirms that Martin Jackson has successfully been apprehended and returned to custody This swift apprehension demonstrates the department’s commitment in ensuring that all inmates serve their sentences as mandated by the courts,” said Nxumalo He said the department is investigating circumstances that led to Jackson’s escape Nxumalo said Jackson will face additional criminal charges in connection with his escape “The [DCS] is conducting a full investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the escape The inmate will now face additional criminal charges related to the escape,” said Nxumalo Nxumalo said Jackson broke out of the Boksburg Correctional Centre in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday morning Sunday World understands the escape occurred as prison officials held a celebration party They were celebrating the appointment of a new area commissioner inside the Boksburg Correctional Facility “The escape incident occurred on Wednesday [It occurred] under circumstances currently under investigation,” said Nxumalo “Correctional services is working with other law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend the escapee,” said Nxumalo Jackson was admitted into the DCS system on April 10 Jackson was serving a 20-year prison sentence and possession of a firearm and ammunition The Jackson escape occurred while the police and the DCS are still to apprehend another escapee The convicted kidnapper and rapist escaped earlier this year before seeing a dietician at the Mamelodi Regional Hospital Nxumalo said that before leaving the hospital Clatta Gumbo had attacked and disarmed a security guard Gumbo was incarcerated at Tshwane’s Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Tel: +27 11 268 6300 Fundudzi Media (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy. Thandoluhle Ngcobo13 January 2025 | 10:29Two die in Boksburg bakkie crashIt's understood the driver of a bakkie lost control of the vehicle and hit a substation on Sunday night.Car accidentPicture: Chris Rowe/Flickr JOHANNESBURG - Two people have died in a crash in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (EMS) responded to a crash involving a car that overturned on the N12 last night. It's understood the driver of a bakkie lost control of the vehicle and hit a substation. EMS spokesperson Eric Maloka said both the driver and passenger died on impact. "[A] rescue team from Primrose swiftly responded to the scene. The rescue team had to use specialised hydraulic rescue equipment, known as the jaws of life, to access and recover the two bodies from the wreckage. The scene was handed over to EMPD Freeway Patrol for further investigation." Sections on 24 December 2022 when a fuel tanker exploded Boksburg residents were woken up by a frightening bang The noise had come from the truck which was stuck under a railway bridge on Hospital Road It was later revealed that it was a gas tanker which had exploded community members who lost loved ones are still reeling • Gauteng prepared for any big emergencies, says Health MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko as she reflects on Boksburg tragedy • Grandmother still haunted by deaths of her 4 grandchildren in Boksburg tanker explosion Rose Mashaba said that she regrets moving to her house, as it's become a constant reminder of the tragedy she faced. She lived with her two children, two grandkids and her daughter-in-law. After hearing the disturbing noise, she said that her son called his wife and his sister to see what could have caused the loud bang. Mashaba said she did not see them go outside, so called out to them when the impact of the explosion reached her house.  "As we were speaking, something exploded and the fire came in through the door. Then I ran and fell in the sitting room and I shouted: 'Hey there's a fire!' There were blazes all over here then I shouted to my children that the house is burning." The impact of the explosion killed both her children, as well as her daughter-in-law. Mashaba now takes care of her son’s two children.  They were asleep when the tragedy unfolded. JOHANNESBURG -The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that Martin Jackson has been re-arrested and is now back in custody On Wednesday, Jackson escaped from the Boksburg Correctional Centre under what the department said are circumstances currently under investigation.  Jackson was admitted on 10 April 2015 and is serving a 20-year sentence for robbery, theft, and possession of a firearm with ammunition. Department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify any potential lapses in security is underway. "The Department of Correctional Services confirms that Martin Jackson has successfully been apprehended and returned to custody," he said. Nxumalo added that the DCS is focused on preventing future occurrences and reinforcing the integrity of its operations. "The Department of Correctional Services is conducting a full investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the escape and to prevent future incidents. The inmate will now face additional criminal charges related to the escape," Nxumalo said. New photovoltaic system is predicted to reduce 92% of CO2 emission in Boksburg. JOHANNESBURG - One of the survivors of the Boksburg explosion says her scars are a terrifying reminder that she almost lost her life.  On Christmas eve two years ago, 41 people - including 11 nurses and a driver from Tambo Memorial Hospital - lost their lives after a gas tanker exploded while it was stuck under a railway bridge.  Bernadine Philander was with her husband when the explosion occurred.   "That minute when I was on the floor, I thought I was going to die. I was affected mentally, I was mentally ill, I was not okay. I was not doing good. I was seeing things, talking to myself like a mad person. They told me there were times I ran out and talked alone and do things, so it did affect me." She says they have since moved out of the area to help them put the bad memories behind them. JOHANNESBURG - Police are investigating the death of a four-month-old at a daycare centre in Boksburg.  It’s understood that on Wednesday, the mother received a call shortly after dropping the child off that he was not breathing.  The family said that the police were waiting for postmortem results to determine the cause of death. "Guys, please help us. We want answers, we want justice for my sister's son. His name is Mbuso... justice for Mbuso, please guys."  That’s the distress of Baby Mbuso’s aunt, who could not hold back her tears while speaking to EWN about the ordeal.  The baby’s family is desperately seeking justice for his passing while under the watch of caretakers at the Happy Owl Day Care Centre in Boksburg. According to the family, Baby Mbuso’s mother was called to the institution by caretakers, who said they noticed the child was not breathing when it was time for a nappy change.  Taking to social media, the baby’s aunt said she was not convinced the daycare centre had been forthcoming on the details of the tragedy. "When we look at the footage, this incident... because we could see when they started panicking and trying to revive the baby, it happened at half past 2, yet they only called at half past three. What were they doing in that hour?" The African National Congress Youth League has urged parents whose children attend the daycare centre to immediately remove them from the facility until investigations were concluded. The Boksburg police are on the hunt for an armed gang of about eight robbers who fled with an undisclosed amount of money after shooting a police officer during a robbery at the Boxer Superstore in the CBD yesterday According to Boksburg Advertiser information gathered indicates that just before 07:00 two men armed with firearms ambushed staff as they were opening the business They took an undisclosed amount of cash and shoved the loot into a box before fleeing the scene.” Members of the public who witnessed the attack reportedly flagged down a police patrol van and a shoot-out ensued between the police and the robbers One of the officers was shot in the leg during the exchange and was taken to hospital for medical attention it was reported that the robbers held up a AAA Security officer at gunpoint and took his firearm as he responded to a panic button alert potentially triggered by an employee during the robbery “Police and private security officers earlier on surrounded the building as it was initially thought that one of the gunmen who held the manager at gunpoint and fired shots at the police was still inside the store.” it was later discovered that he had apparently managed to escape undetected after the shoot-out Police reports indicate that the robbers were seen fleeing the scene in two vehicles A case of armed robbery and attempted murder has been registered and investigators are following leads to arrest the eight men The stretch of road outside the store remained closed for most of the day as police scanned for evidence and documented the scene 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 www.citizen.co.za Home | Politics The SACP 5th Special National Congress has gotten underway in Boksburg east of Johannesburg The four-day meeting will be attended by delegates including members of the tripartite alliance as well as invited guests Sport Industry The Tommy Malone Memorial race takes place in Boksburg this Sunday The race offers five and 15-kilometre options and is hosted by Boksburg Athletic Club as a tribute to club honorary life member and former Comrades Marathon winner HAVE YOU ALSO READ?: Soweto Marathon extends registration deadline He won the Comrades Marathon in 1966, but was also part of arguably the race’s most memorable finish the following year, when Manie Kuhn beat him to the finish line after he stumbled within sight of it. The 15km race gets underway at 06h00 on Sunday morning at Boksburg City Stadium in Jubilee Street and will be followed 10 minutes later by the start of the 5km fun run. For more information, email info@boksburgathleticclub.co.za or call 082 841 0358. Late entries will still be accepted on Saturday, 12 October, at Boksburg Stadium, from 09h00 to 15h00. The Sport Industry Awards South Africac/o Creative Space Media (Pty) Ltd8 Sheldon Place, 5 Lonehill CloseLonehillSandton011 467 3341 Registered in South Africa No. 2015/288142/07 JOHANNESBURG - The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng will refine and consolidate its plans for the province as its executive holds a lekgotla in Boksburg on Sunday. Representatives from the party’s regional structures and government deployees will deliberate on priorities in the organisation’s manifesto and policy programmes. The ANC in Gauteng is picking up the pieces following a dismal showing at the polls – where it only managed to garner 34% of the voter share. The ANC in Gauteng has started its post-elections reflections - with it expected to get a more in-depth assessment of its performance on Sunday. Eyewitness News understands its already started discussions on functioning as a minority government and how its relationship with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) – which it works with across several municipalities – will be without Floyd Shivambu – who resigned from the red berets this week. Sunday’s provincial executive committee (PEC) lekgotla is expected to be a marathon sitting – with six of the priorities listed in the ANC’s manifesto including job creation – reducing poverty – curbing the high cost of living and building a capable state also featuring high on the agenda. The PEC Lekgotla has been set for two days in Boksburg.