Sandton News

08/11/2023

Partner at KZN law firm Pather & Pather found guilty of corruption.

Edward Christopher Abraham, found guilty of corruption after paying a gratification to a Bloemfontein High Court clerk.

An SAPS media statement release confirmed both the sentencing and that this matter was reported to the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team based in Bloemfontein.

The SAPS link is:
https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=48809

This is a follow-on of the Ombudsman Siraj Desai comments of the decline in ethics, especially KZN.

15/07/2023

Most would assume Col'Cacchio has started a street food outlet, which they haven't.

Sandton residents have complained on numerous instances about this illegal vendor on Wierda road east, which has alleged been accused of selling alcohol to locals. Additionally, Sandton Central patrol vehicles have attempted to remove them as its location is across from embassy diplomatic residences.

This section of Wierda road east is demarcated as a residential area and not for commercial use.

The vendor owner, a tenant of the neglected property shown, uses the property while his landlord applies for development rezoning rights. The rezoning application asks for amendments to the "Residential 3" zoning, as shown in the pictures.

01/06/2023

Congratulations Musa M***a !!!

South African born dancer secures a finalist spot on Britains Got Talent.

His awe-inspiring dance moves bought the stage to life.See more from Britain's Got Talent at http://itv.com/BGTSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/BGTsubFacebook: http:...

19/03/2023

Eskom - 'notable' improvement at 6 coal-fired power stations !!

An energy availability factor of 70% has been achieved for the first time since May last year

Eskom chair Mpho Makwana said: “The marked improvement in performance at Camden, Duvha and Matla as well as the sustained commendable performance at Lethabo, Matimba and Medupi gives assurance that if we continue to apply an all-hands-on-deck approach we will continue to improve the energy availability."

Duvha Power station is among those Eskom says is on a sustained upward trend as a result of fewer plant breakdowns and the return to service of a number of units.

27/01/2023

Thapelo Amad elected Joburg mayor !!

As the youngest Mayor, he succeeds DA councillor Mpho Phalatse, who was ousted in a motion of no confidence on Thursday.

Amad is said to hold the fort for the ANC chairperson, Dada Morero, for six months until the party is able to fix its issues with the EFF.

02/01/2023

Happy New Year !!

Wishing you all the best for 2023 🙏

28/12/2022

Flight delays at O R Tambo International airport.

12/12/2022

Tom Cruise at Killarney Country Club !!

31/10/2022

Radio legend Jeremy Mansfield has passed away after battling stage four liver cancer. He was 59.

Mansfield's death was confirmed by his close friend and former colleague, Samantha Cowen, in a statement on Monday morning.

Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

29/10/2022

LIVE:
Great to see a stage on the streets of Sandton !

28/10/2022

Sandton welcomes Johannesburg Pride 2022 !!

An anticipated return to Sandton on October 29, residents and motorists are encouraged to take note of the road closures.

Rivonia Road between Sandton Drive and Fifth Street will be blocked off acting as the hub, closed from October 28 at 20:00.

Participants arrive from 11:00 for 12:00 on October 29.

The parade starts at 14:00 on Rivonia Road, move north on Fifth Street, right into Maude Street then returning to Rivonia Road.

The event ends at 21:00, with Rivonia road opening on October 30 by 07:00.

26/10/2022

Sandton City is aware of the notification by the US Embassy of a possible terrorist attack in the greater Sandton area, planned for the 29th and the 30th October 2022. The safety of all our shoppers, tenants, service providers and stakeholders is of paramount importance.

In partnership with the authorities, we are actively monitoring the situation & have appropriate security measures in place in & around Sandton City, which includes Nelson Mandela Square, offices, hotels & Sandton Convention Centre. The malls are currently trading as normal.

30/08/2022

07/08/2022

Lythe Pillay wins at World U20 Championship !!

Sprint sensation Lythe Pillay rocketed around the track on Thursday night, winning gold in the men's 400m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.

Pillay sliced 0.25 off the personal best he set in Boksburg last year, securing victory in 45.28 seconds.

18/04/2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a National State of Disaster !!

Due to widespread flooding, the effects of the floods will be felt countrywide.

"The minister of cooperative governance and traditional affairs has been mandated to gazette the declaration of the National State of Disaster."

21/02/2022

TUHF Limited censured by JSE !!

The conduct of TUHF Limited since 2020, has led to the JSE's findings of breach.

The company TUHF Limited released a statement on 26th January 2022, acknowledging non-compliance with JSE listing requirements. This included the failure to issue public SENS announcements with respect to covenant stresses and GCR’s downgrading of TUHF.

The company is known to have several projects with Gauteng Property owners and Developers.

Board Members:
Paul Jackson - CEO
Samson Moraba - Chairman
Cas Coovadia - Deputy Chairperson
Ilona Roodt
Mandu Mamatela
Luthando Vuthula
Robert Emslie
Jill Strelitz
Nico Papanicolaou

Extract from JSE announcement (SENS):
"With reference to the JSE’s findings of breach, the JSE has decided to impose a public censure on TUHF as a result of its failure to comply with a number of important provisions of the Debt Listings Requirements. "

Link: https://www.sharedata.co.za/v2/Scripts/SENS.aspx?id=407386

17/02/2022

Tom Cruise in Hoedspruit, Limpopo !!

Mission Impossible 8 scenes with aerial stunts to be shot over the next 2 months.

Tom Cruise also explored Oribi Gorge, near Port Sheptone, KZN for movie scenes.

12/02/2022

SAPREF refinery pauses operation in March !!

The refinery joint venture between BP/ Shell, producing 180 000 barrels per day, accounting for 35% of South Africa’s refining capacity.

SAPREF said the decision was taken to allow an informed finalisation on the various options available to the shareholders, a sale option being the most preferred.

02/01/2022

Happy New Year 2022 !!!

31/12/2021

South Africa lifts curfew !!

Great way to start the New Year.

We urge people celebrating tonite to adhere to covid regulations, be safe and party hard.

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

17/12/2021

Catch the last few shows at City Drive-in :

Fri Dec 17 at 15:00 Rise of the Guardians
Fri Dec 17 at 19:00 Fast and Furious 9
Sat Dec 18 at 15:00 Trolls World Tour
Sun Dec 19 at 15:00 Arthur Christmas
Sun Dec 19 at 19:00 Home Alone

14/12/2021

South Africa removed from RED list !!!

The UK has taken all 11 African countries off England's red list, easing travel restrictions

06/12/2021

Shell’s seismic blasting – Wild Coast !!

Joburg protesters were heard !

Protesters took off work, drove from other cities and gave their time to speak up against Shell.

Greenpeace Africa is aware of Shell Exploration and Production South Africa’s intentions to start the seismic survey searching for oil and gas deposits on the Wildcoast (Morgan Bay, Port St Johns) on 1 December 2021.

The ships will work around the clock, firing the air guns every 10 seconds. In the process, marine life on the sensitive Wild Coast will be panicked and damaged, including whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, sharks, crabs and tiny shellfish.

Petition links are :
http://pages.greenpeaceafrica.org/shell-wild-coast

https://www.change.org/p/shearwater-geoservices-shearwatergeo-and-shell-stop-blasting-the-wild-coast-our-voices-can-make-a-difference-and-put-an-end-to-shell-blasting-in-the-wild-coast

27/11/2021

NCCC MEETING BROUGHT FORWARD

The National Coronavirus Command Council meeting which was earlier announced as scheduled for Sunday, 28 November 2021, has been brought forward to Saturday, 27 November 2021.

26/11/2021

South Africa placed on RED list !!

Direct flights banned until 4am, sunday 28th November to allow UK hotel quarantine to be setup.

This includes neighbouring countries Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Passengers arriving from 4am Sunday in England will be required to book and pay for a government-approved hotel quarantine facility for 10 days.

This precautionary move follows designation of a new Variant under Investigation by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

It comes as Variant B.1.1.529 is declared a Variant under Investigation (VuI) by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Click on the link below for further info :
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/six-african-countries-added-to-red-list-to-protect-public-health-as-uk-designates-new-variant-under-investigation

22/11/2021

Meet the new Johannesburg Mayor !!!
Mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse

Congratulations and best wishes for your term !!

22/11/2021

Well done to everyone that participated in the yesterday !!

A day when the roads belong to the cyclists.

06/10/2021

SA launches digital Covid-19 vaccine certificate, with QR code.

The system, developed according to guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in August, creates a digital copy of the standard vaccine card issued to those at vaccination sites.

This digital version, which can be downloaded as a PDF and used on a mobile device or printed, is linked to the vaccination code issued by the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS). This EVDS vaccination number is included on the physical card and the SMS verification received after being vaccinated.

01/10/2021

SA moves to "Adjusted Alert Level 1"

01/09/2021

Happy Spring day !!

30/08/2021

EMIRATES resumes flights to SA !!

Transit passengers only.

Travellers can connect to destinations in Europe, Middle East, West Asia and the United States, provided those countries would permit South African travellers.

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28/08/2021

A successful in Sandton !!!

Heineken sponsored beers, transforming the Katherine street busstop into a drive-thru.

25/08/2021

Congratulations to our 4x100m relay team !!

World record broken at U20 World Championship held in Kenya.

22/08/2021

Still going strong !!!

Kydee Chapwanya, has been an inspiration to Sandton residents over the past years for his commitment to earning an honest living.

Having lost both hands previously, didn't hinder his entrepreneurial spirit to sell various accessories on the corner of Katherine and Pretoria street.

Residents have always praised him for his positive outlook on life, and now surviving the Covid19 pandemic with minimal income.

Please support.

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21/08/2021

Sunset view from Grillhouse - Alice Lane !!

12/08/2021

Naeem Patel, trustee of a Body Corporate in Sandton, took car keys of a residents idling vehicle.

According to sources, the Sandton resident was swapping vehicles parked in their allocated bays when Mr Patel approached the resident in an aggressive manner. The resident ignored Mr Patel, who then chose to take the car keys from the idling vehicle.

A case of theft was opened against Mr Patel at the SAPS Sandton Police Station, after ADT Security and the complex security guards failed to reason with Mr Patel to return the car keys.

Colin Silverstone, the owner of the managing agent, Silkon Properties, is also implicated in this matter and for false claims to ownership of the property concerned. We have been supplied proof from the Deeds Office confirming ownership.

Sectional Title abuse has increased in Sandton, where Body Corporate Trustees and Managing Agents commit acts of spoliation.

We will be running a series of articles exposing Sectional Title abuse, and urge Sandton residents to share their stories with our investigative team. Sources may be kept anonymous due to the sensitive nature.

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26/07/2021

South Africa sets new Olympic record in 100m breaststroke !!

Tatjana Schoenmaker gave Team South Africa a boost at the Tokyo Olympics when she qualified for the 100m breaststroke semi-final setting a new Olympic record in the process of 1:04.82.

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26/07/2021

Ages 18 to 34 vaccine from 1st September !!

"We will now allow people between the ages of 18 and 34 to be vaccinated from the 1st of September 2021. This will be in addition to the age groups that are currently eligible, which is everyone over 35 years of age." - Cyril Ramaphosa.

25/07/2021

SA reduced to Alert level 3 !!

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