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SEXWALE HAILS LEKOTA AS A NON-RACIAL LEADER WHO SPOKE TRUTH TO POWER

Hlakaniphile Magadlela — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:50:48 +0000

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ANC stalwart Tokyo Sexwale paid tribute to Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, describing him as a man who always stood for the truth and who had fulfilled his d uty to the nation.

Sexwale said Lekota was fearless in speaking out on community issues and service delivery, consistently raising concerns about corruption, water and electricity.

He stressed that Lekota’s legacy should live on through citizens who are equally courageous and vocal about the challenges facing the country. “We need more ‘Terrors’ in this country,” Sexwale said, noting that this was the spirit that defined Lekota’s leadership.

Sexwale also highlighted that Lekota’s appeal went beyond political lines. The fact that even farmers’ associations had praised him, demonstrated that Lekota was truly a non-racial leader who cared deeply about issues such as food security.

“To carry forward the mission of Terror,” Sexwale added, “we must understand that the nation comes before the party. The people must always come before party interests, and we must be prepared to lead in that spirit.”

He said Lekota was never defined by the shirt he wore but by his values. He was a national leader, a community builder and a fierce defender of education.

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East Lynne Residents Hold Emergency Meeting After Days Without Electricity

MDNtv — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:02:19 +0000

Residents of East Lynne in Tshwane held a community meeting on 9 January 2026 after experiencing several days without electricity. The gathering highlighted frustrations over ongoing power outages and called for urgent action and accountability.

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TZANEEN VILLAGES HIT BY COPPER CABLE THEFT

Gavaza Ledwaba — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:48:29 +0000

More than 12 villages have been hit by vandalism of electric pole and copper cables in Tzaneen , Limpopo Province.

According to Eskom, two lanes ( Lenyenye Mashiloane 11KV and Risenga Juliesburg 22KV) will undergo an unplanned power outage in order to repair the severe damages.

Copper cable theft has become a trending lucrative business in the area, and only the vulnerable villages are targeted.

Last month, villages around Nwamitwa were forced to brave the heatwave without electricity for 11 days.

Eskom statement has indicated that an estimated time of restoration is not yet available as electricians are busy assessing the damage.

The power utility snail pace has angered the residents and local business owners.

“It’s been three days without electricity and water. Our Christmas meat is rotten, and we are forced to use rain water for our day to day routines, ” said a resident

Those who have deeper pockets opted to purchase their own copper cables and join other lines in order to access electricity

” Life without electricity is difficult. We tried to engage our neighbors about budgeting for copper cables. But, they turned the offer done. We had to take this path alone to sustain our family, ” said a female resident

A car panel beater that was established in 2021 is facing a financial loss for the first time this festive season.

” Our hands are tight up. We can not operate any of our machines due to a lack of electricity. ” said a mechanic engineer

The panel beater also services government vehicles within Mopani District.

Meanwhile, Eskom has urged all customers in the affected areas to treat all electrical connections as live during this period.

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