A round-up of some of the Fourways Review’s top news stories
FOURWAYS – There has been a number of prominent issues the Fourways Review has covered this year. We've rounded up some of the top stories.
This year has certainly proven to be a crazy one. Despite all its ups and downs, the Fourways Review team continued to provide news for the community.
Covid-19 certainly brought up many issues in the community; here are some of the prominent issues the Fourways Review reported on during the year.
1. Of course, Covid-19
Issues surrounding Covid-19 were a main topic of conversation as people came to grips with how the pandemic would impact their lives. Fourways Review has reported extensively on advice from experts about how to manage the pandemic.
Covid-19: Gauteng health department prepares for Covid-19 peak
2. Holes, holes and more holes
Potholes and sink holes seem to be a prominent part of Fourways residents’ day-to-day life. Throughout the year, the Fourways Review has reported on numerous complaints about long-standing potholes, sink holes and holes to be filled following repairs.
3. Temporary housing meant to assist
During a surge of the Covid-19 pandemic, the City of Johannesburg announced that it would begin a temporary development to help ease congestion in Diepsloot.
ICYMI: Over 1 000 Diepsloot residents will receive temporary housing
4. Light SA red
A number of event and entertainment places in the country turned their lights red to highlight the impact the lockdown has had on the events industry.
5. Lights out
Fourways residents have faced many challenges with electricity throughout the year. Diepsloot residents in particular have protested many times about the lack of stable electricity supply while Eskom continues to cut illegal connections.
Crowthorne power line to receive R41 million for electricity infrastructure upgrades
