The top five stories on www.germistoncitynews.co.za for the week, February 6 to 12, were:
1. Couple tied up and robbed in their home: https://bit.ly/1TfYXcr
The Primrose SAPS recently arrested two men for an alleged house robbery. The robbery took place in Norman Road, Bedfordview, where, the complainant alleged, while they were busy cooking, they were confronted by three men, one of whom was armed with a firearm. The men demanded money and jewellery.
2. Damaged power cable causes power outage: https://bit.ly/1PLF7Do
The metro responded to residents’ queries about a power supply interruption that recently affected parts of Germiston. “The interruption is due to a damaged 33KV cable that was drilled through by a contractor working in the Albemarle area,” said metro spokesman Themba Gadebe.
3. Tip-off leads to drug bust: https://bit.ly/1X4RHzb
The Germiston police cluster is continuing to make a major dent in most contact crimes. “The members of the cluster are displaying exceptional collaboration in executing their duties,” said WO Mduduzi Nhlabathi, the Germiston SAPS cluster communications officer.
4. Why childbirth education classes are important: https://bit.ly/1RvpXDH
The theme of this year’s Pregnancy Education Week (February 13 to 21) is ”Date and way of birth – what would baby choose?” The theme highlights how childbirth education enables you to make informed choices about what’s best for you and your baby.
5. Paramedics resuscitate three-year-old drowning victim: https://bit.ly/1S6WH72
Netcare 911 paramedics raced to the scene of a drowning in Dinwiddie, recently. “Reports from the scene indicated that a three-year-old boy was found floating in a private swimming pool. “Exact details as to the events leading up to him falling in will remain a subject for police investigation,” said Chris Botha, media liaison officer at Netcare 911.
