Fired employees set alight 23 busses.

Twenty-three buses were burnt down yesterday in Phokeng, North West. This follows a strike by employees of the bus company.

The company has reportedly fired 76 employees on various charges related to misconduct and theft since June.

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Illegal Property Conversions in Tshwane: A Risk to Residents and Landlords.

In Pretoria’s bustling suburbs of Sunnyside, Arcadia, and surrounding areas, property owners are facing a stern warning from the City of Tshwane: comply with municipal building regulations or face legal action. The issue stems from landlords illegally converting two-bedroom apartments into overcrowded five-bedroom units to maximize rental income, a practice that endangers vulnerable residents like students and young workers. Aaron Maluleka, the City’s MMC for Housing and Human Settlements, has called for immediate action to protect tenants and enforce compliance. Sunnyside and Arcadia, popular for their proximity to universities and workplaces, are hotspots for affordable rentals. To capitalize on demand, some landlords have subdivided two-bedroom units into five-bedroom spaces by adding makeshift walls, often without municipal approval. These conversions violate Tshwane’s building regulations, including the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, which require approv...

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