Thembi Rowen Siaga, Author at Gauteng News

Tshwane metro municipal services set to resume as strike ends

Thembi Rowen SiagaAugust 8, 2020August 8, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaAugust 8, 2020August 8, 2020

Tshwane head administrator Mpho Nawa announced on Friday that all services that had been affected by unrest will return to normality. This comes after weeks of labour unrest precipitated by the outstanding payment of

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National organ donor awareness month: Help save lives

Thembi Rowen SiagaAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

The organ donation month is observed every year on the 13th of August. This day was established to encourage all communities to come forth and donate organs to save lives that are lost

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Gretha has her eyes set on Mrs Africa 2021

Thembi Rowen SiagaAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

The beautiful and courageous Gretha Garnett is hoping to win ‘Mrs Africa 2021’ title. The grand finale will be held at the ATKV Buffelspoort resort near Hartbeespoort in

Entertainment

Ga-Rankuwa Fashion Designer transforms denim clothes into stylish hat

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020

Thabo Nchako (30) was born and bred in Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria. Nchako is the co-founder of the Bluedenimhats. The creative and vibrant designer is known for his creative and unique style of converting denim clothes into

Crime

Scores of suspects nabbed during a sting operation

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Rietgat police in Soshanguve, Pretoria have secured various arrest during a sting operation within the Rietgat’s precinctrecently. The operation was executed by the Rietgat police together with the South African Defence Force, Tshwane

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DigiToken app launched for consumers in townships

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

The DigiToken app which hopes to ease services purchasing such electricity can be accessed online via a laptop/pc or via a mobile device from Wednesday this week. With high levels of

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Motorists urged to be vigilant as vehicle crime surge

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 24, 2020July 24, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 24, 2020July 24, 2020

Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee has cautioned drivers to be vigilant and prepared in cases of an emergency as vehicle crime has spiked. This follows a preliminary police report which cited that

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Gauteng Premier David Makhura recovers from COVID-19

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 24, 2020July 24, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 24, 2020July 24, 2020

Gauteng premier David Makhura has made a full recovery from Covid-19. The premier’s recovery comes after his completion of 14 days of self-isolation in accordance with the WHO protocols. Makhura has been self-isolating since the 9thof

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Minister Gordhan Appointed To Lead Tshwane’s Fight Against Covid-19

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 22, 2020July 22, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 22, 2020July 22, 2020

The Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has been deployed to lead the Tshwane district to fight the battle against Corona virus. This comes after the

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Tshwane ambulances services back on track

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 21, 2020August 13, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 21, 2020August 13, 2020

Tshwane Emergency Services Department (ESD) has resumed its services as of Monday. This follows the suspension of its services due to the lack of an operating licence earlier this