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Biker Dies After Horrific Crash

A biker has died after loosing control of his motorcycle while riding along on Main Road, Kylami.

The incident occurred on Sunday morning.

The sole witness was arrest that day for speeding while on his way to Sunninghill hospital to check on the well being of the victim and his family.

Back To School

Late registration and uncertanty was the order of the day as Midrand parents and pupils prepared for the first day of the 2010 schooling year.

Up to one hundred of the pupils that pitched up at Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School were not registered for the academic year. Various reasons were tabled for the late registrations but a sincere effort was made by all to have the kids enrolled.

Gautrain......Almost Here

The Gauteng Government and Bomela are currently in negotiations to get phase 1, the link between the Sandton station and O.R Tambo international Airport completed a month before the due date of 27 June 2010. This year should see the Gautrain achieve a few major milestones in its construction, including testing completion of construction of major phases and bus depots.
For more on this see www.gautrain.co.za

Jewel In Midrand Crown

The ever popular Gallagher estates in Midrand saw more the half a million visitors pass through its doors in 2009. Some of the most prestigious events of the year too place here, including the Miss World pageant, the three day Cosatu conference, and the Africa summit.

The acting chief executive said that they were upbeat about 2010 and should see Gallagher become the venue of choice for many corporations.

Electricity Tarrif Hike

National energy regulator NERSA has urged the public to participate in the hearing that is currently underway.
The proposed tariff hike of +/-35% per annum over the next three years is to fund Eskoms R385bn expansion project.

All provinces would be given an opportunity to voice their concerns when the final hearing will take place in Gauteng, Midrand.

Pop Singer Stalked

Christina Fezile AKA Tina has recently been bombarded with threatening sms’ from an unknown person.
Tina was refused help by Midrand police as there was insufficient evidence to pursue the case further.

In September last year, Tina was attacked by the occupants of a minibus taxi, but was saved after patrolling metro police noticed the incident and intervened.