The top five stories on www.germistoncitynews.co.za for the week, May 12 to 18, were:
Germiston SAPS name smash-and-grab hot spot areas
The Germiston SAPS have identified a number of smash-and-grab hot spot areas in their policing district. They are warning the community to be alert and on their guard when driving, especially in these areas.
EMPD officers arrest one after stolen goods found at scrap yard in Primrose
Last year the municipality had plans to move the residents of the Angelo informal settlement in Boksburg to Germiston. This was, however, put on hold. “Due to the delayed move of the Angelo residents, the building material in the form of corrugated frames was stored at the earmarked location near Knights so that building could commence if the plans were given the go ahead,” said Chief Supt Wilfred Kgasago, spokesperson for the EMPD.
Metro working to restore power to some Germiston suburbs
The metro worked to restore power last Monday after a power outage affected a number of Germiston suburbs. The affected areas included Sunnyridge, Sunnyrock, Wanneburg, Symhurst, Solheim, Homestead, Marlands and Gerdview. Ward 36 councillor Wendy Morgan told the GCN that there was an equipment failure at the main Sunnyridge substation.
ALERT: Protest action in Germiston — avoid Lower Boksburg and Knights roads
On Thursday morning protest action was reported in the Germiston area, near the Goodhope informal settlement on Lower Boksburg and Knights roads. Lower Boksburg and Knights roads were closed to traffic due to the service delivery protest.
Making a difference in the community
Desiree Hartslief, Jenny Buchler and Yvonne and Dawn Dalgety are four women determined to make a difference in their community. “While interacting with the Primrose community we began to notice that many residents are going hungry. While there are many reasons for this, one of the most common reasons is that the salaries these households bring in are just not enough to cover all their expenses, and the Fairy Godmothers was born,” said Desiree.
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