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Judge Jody Kollapen Officially Sworn In As Judge To The Highest Court In SA
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Foreign Nationals buying houses in Laudium and converting them into shops without the necessary rezoning approval. This has been happening for years and council is doing nothing about it. Here’s one example cnr 9th Avenue and Sapphire Str.
@Abramjee
@CityTshwane
@tshwane_mayor
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Calls for local residents to attend EFF manifesto this coming Sunday in Laudium
@EFFSouthAfrica
@Julius_S_Malema
#laudium
#laudiumtoday
#eff
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Itireleng residents have locked members of SAPS inside the police station awaiting higher ranked officials
@SAPoliceService
@Abramjee
@LirandzuThemba
@PresidencyZA
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The EFF is to host a public engagement in Laudium this Sunday.
Members of the community have been invited to attend “and they need to feel free to raise any issues,” says the EFF’s Mbuyiseni Quintin Ndlozi.
Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema will address the meeting.
Dr Ndlozi
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Disgruntled Itireleng residents are fed-up of Laudium SAPS. They demanding for Minister Bheki Cele who promised last year to come sort out their problems.
@Abramjee
@SAPoliceService
@LirandzuThemba
@TMPDSafety
@PresidencyZA
WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE
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Principal of Tshwane Muslim School, Mr Iqbal Areff has passed away. May Allah Ta’ala grant him the highest stages of Jannah and ease to the family.
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TMPD Cable Theft Unit arrested a 37-year-old Zimbabwean male for tampering with infrastructure. He was caught digging up cables at R55 road. Well done team
#TMPDSafety
@TMPDSafety
@Abramjee
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A huge loss to not only Pretoria but South Africa, the passing of Uncle Solly Dockrat of Fashion World. May The Almighty make it easy for his family and friends and grant him the highest abode in Paradise
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BREAKING NEWS - Five Laudium/Erasmia residents have passed on in the last three hours. May The Almighty grant them a high status in Paradise and lift this pandemic.
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Mufti Menk’s visit to the newly built state of the art Raslouw Private Hospital in Centurion
@Abramjee
@muftimenk
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Major cigarette bust in Laudium Pretoria. Reports that hundreds of cases of illicit cigarettes seized.
@Abramjee
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Former Proteas Team Manager Goolam Rajah (right) has just passed away. May The Almighty grant him the highest abode in Jannah
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Thug apprehended after breaking into multiple homes in Ext 3 early this morning. Kathmandu and Kashmir Crescent streets has been cordoned off.
@Abramjee
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EFF manifesto and community engagement about to begin at the Laudium Civic Centre. The President Julius Malema to address the gathering shortly. You can watch it live on the Laudium Today Instagram page
#eff
@EFFSouthAfrica
@Julius_S_Malema
@niehaus_carl
#laudium
#laudiumtoday
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Mr Ibrahim Vawda of Media Review Network and former principal of Tshwane Muslim School has passed away this morning. May Allah Ta’ala fill his qabr with Noor and grant him the highest abode in Jannah
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Drive by shooting in Emerald Street. One person shot dead. According to reports, suspects were driving a White Toyota Corolla. Police on scene. This is the third person shot dead in the Ward in the last 24 hours. The other two in Itireleng yesterday and this morning.
@Abramjee
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Mr Bobby Singh a legendary Afrikaans teacher who taught at Laudium Secondary for many years has just passed on. Condolences to the family
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Armed robbery in Laudium. It is believed that four suspects entered a home in 5th Avenue and held residents up. One suspect has been apprehended by ADT security. No injuries reported
@Abramjee
@MakeSAsafe
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Armed Robbery in 5th Avenue, Laudium. According to reports, 5 armed bravo males accessed the home with a remote to the front gate. Getaway vehicle a black BMW with no registration. SAPS and Pro-Active Security on scene
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We lose yet another Philanthropist 💔
Well known Erasmia resident Yusuf 'Joe' Wajar has passed on. May The Almighty grant him the highest abode in Paradise.
Laudium Today sends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones
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Robbery at OK MiniMark Erasmia. Multiple gunshots fired. Security guard shot dead. According to reports, 6 suspects in two vehicles. Silver Toyota Corolla and dark Blue Hyundai Elantra. One suspect had been shot
@Abramjee
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This suspect apprehended in Jet Street Park by community members after he attempted to steal palisade fencing off a house
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Armed robbery at Erasmia Supermarket. Suspect has been shot.
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Pakistani Nationals Arrested In Laudium, One For Possession Of Drugs And Five For Interfering In Police Duties
@SAPoliceService
@Abramjee
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Abramjee: "Don’t hesitate, take the Covid-19 vaccine"
If and when you qualify for a Covid-19 vaccine, don’t hesitate and take it without delay, writes social activist, Yusuf Abramjee
@Abramjee
Read more here👇🏻
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The World Record for the longest line of food cans has been broken this afternoon in Laudium, Pretoria.
The previous record sat at 6.8 kilometres
Today, the total distance of cans lined up was 8.609 kilometres.
#WorldHungerDay
@GWR
#GuinnessWorldRecords
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After 9 Years, Laudium Secondary School says Goodbye to outgoing Principal Mr Daya Chetty. Legend Daya has been promoted to Deputy Chief Education Specialist (IDSO) in the Tshwane South District No. 1 in Gauteng and No. 2 in South Africa.
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The man of Quraan, with a voice so sweet, Sheikh Haafidh Naeem Ismail Jeebhai has just passed on. 💔
May Allah grant him the highest stages of Jannah Insha Allah and sabr to the family.
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Local man shot in apparent drive-by shooting in Erasmia. According to reports, between 6 and 8 shots were fired. Barbara Coetzer Street is closed between Leisching and McDonald streets.
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White man mocking Muslims and Islamic attire of Riyadh Cassim, owner of Le Kreamery in Eldosquare, Centurion
@Abramjee
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Heuweloord Residents in Centurion blocking the R55 near the Sasol garage. Residents have been without power since Tuesday.
@tshwane_mayor
@CilliersB
@Abramjee
@CityTshwane
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You have been rather silent
@MYANC
regarding the sabotage from municipal workers in the
@CityTshwane
? Is this intended to destabilise the City?
@GautengANC
@tshwane_mayor
@HermanMashaba
@Abramjee
@David_Makhura
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Volunteers of
@dmlaudium
distributing food hampers on behalf of Laudium Care Services for the Aged this afternoon in Laudium, Itireleng and Lotus Gardens
@FordSouthAfrica
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3 armed suspects driving this Toyota Corolla robbed the Coke depot in Laudium.
@Abramjee
@MakeSAsafe
@SAPoliceService
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The staff and well wishers of Sunrise School Laudium making up hampers to distribute to the homes of their severely intellectually disabled learners
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At around 2am this morning, a lion was spotted on the R511 by a reaction officer near the Motozi lodge and Vusalela Day Spa area. The relevant departments have been notified.
@Abramjee
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Red ants are in the area to remove illegal land occupiers on the plots outside Erasmia.
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We came across a lovely message from Dr Iqbal Gani. May Allah Ta’ala grant him the highest abode in Jannah. He will forever be remembered for his Hajj Presentations and serving the community with dedication. Dr Gani taught Arabic at the Tshwane Muslim School for a number of years
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Local youngster was allegedly abducted by two Indian and one Coloured male yesterday afternoon while walking home from Al Medina hair salon. He was beaten and robbed off his cellphone and chain. The youngster managed to flee from the gold Mazda before exiting Laudium.
@Abramjee
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The two criminals that were arrested on Wednesday evening that broke into Aaliyah Perfumes on 15th Avenue are back on the streets of Laudium walking freely. They were caught clearly on CCTV camera committing the crime.
@abramjee
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This man who attempted to steal palisade fencing yesterday, tried the same this morning in Emerald Street. He was apprehended by COPS Tactical.
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Retired Laudium Secondary Teacher Madam Bhaktawer has passed on. Laudium Today sends its condolences to her family, friends, fellow educators and students.
@Abramjee
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Professor Priya Soma-Pillay Appointed Head Of Medical School At University Of Pretoria
Read more
@UPTuks
@priyasomapillay
@IsmailAbramjee
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Scenes of the shooting. Paramedics awaiting a chopper to land to transport the injured patient.
#Laudium
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BREAKING | Suspected of Double Murder of Ayesha and Baby Tasneem Neesham Nasir has been arrested in Brixton, Johannesburg.
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Two arrested after high-speed chase, a Toyota Fortuner, a rifle and five cellphones seized in Laudium
@SAPoliceService
@Abramjee
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Traffic Lights cut down at the corner of R55 & M26, Erasmia. Cables stolen.
*PAJ Community Patrollers*
@CityTshwane
@GPDRT_
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This is what the Military Road / R55 outside Laudium looks like in peak traffic.. Traffic lights have been out for over 8 months. Who is responsible for this
@CityTshwane
or
@GautengProvince
?
@tshwane_mayor
@Abramjee
@GPDRT_
@Lesufi
@TrafficSA
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Premier of Gauteng
@David_Makhura
says the Houghton Vaccination Site is leading by example. Well done to
@MuslimAssocSA
and all volunteers involved.
@GautengProvince
@Abramjee
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Owner of Capital Air Group, Mohammed Ikhlaas of Durban has been found after being kidnapped on the 08 July 2021. He is home safe
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“Rumours of my death are highly exaggerated” Dr Imtiaz Suliman - Gift of the Givers
💪 alive and well alhamdulillah. May The Almighty keep him healthy to continue his humanitarian efforts
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A recording of a girl who was a Grade R student in Central Islamic School this year, who’s voice can be heard from under the rubble. Her family moved back to Palestine at the end of the second term. May The Almighty make it easy for them. A teacher from made contact with the
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29 year old Mohammad Nasir who was arrested in connection with the murder of his wife and his nine month old baby appeared in court this morning. The case has been postponed until the 29th of January for a formal bail application.
@haroonabramjee
@Abramjee
@MakeSAsafe
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Brand new Toyota Cross silver in colour hijacked in Jewel street Laudium. 4 armed suspects with unknown vehicle. Owner of the vehicle is being treated for minor injuries
@Abramjee
@stolenvehicleza
@MakeSAsafe
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DHL vehicle robbed on the corner of Lotus and Lilac Street, Laudium. 3 suspects in a White Chevrolet Spark with tinted windows made away with goods.
@MakeSAsafe
@Abramjee
@SAPoliceService
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Gone but never forgotten
On Wednesday 16 June 2021 / 6th Thul Qa'ada 1442 AH Rehaan Mohamed Ali, a husband and Son, a brother and cousin, friend and mentor tragically departed from this world at the age of 37.
Read more here👇🏻
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After
@Abramjee
intervention, Pendant Street Laudium is finally being repaired.
This is in Pendant Street Laudium.
@CityTshwane
has done nothing to fix this for months.
@tshwane_mayor
You need to wake up your officials. This is a busy road. Service delivery is pathetic.
@LaudiumToday
@naeempatelSA
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With R17 Billion in arrears, senior officials embarked on an aggressive and unprecedented revenue-collection campaign by disconnecting services to customers whose accounts have been in arrears for more than three months.
@CityTshwane
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It took authorities two weeks to put up stop signs at the dangerous R55 / M26 intersection. The traffic lights were cut up and cables stolen on the 30th of June. Millions of rands are to be spent on renaming this road to Phillip Kgosana Drive.
@GPDRT_
@David_Makhura
@Abramjee
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BREAKING - Sh Maher Al Muaiqly, Imam of Masjid Al Haram in Makkah Mukarramah will visit Laudium this weekend. He will perform Jumuah at Masjidus Salaam (TMS) and lead both Maghrib and Esha Salaah on Saturday at Masjid Al Noor (CIS) InshaAllah
#LaudiumToday
@ZA_alquran
@Abramjee
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ANC Stalwart Passes On
Saeeda Cachalia (Daughter of Late Molvi Cachalia) has just passed away in a hospital in Trichart. She will be remembered for the fight against the Apartheid regime.
@MYANC
@PresidencyZA
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Tshwane Muslim School closed until further notice. A learner has tested positive for
#COVID19
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CCTV footage of a youngster apparently forced to withdraw R4,000 cash from an FNB ATM in Laudium. He was taken from Emerald street to the Standard Bank ATM at the Laudium Square then to the FNB at Engen on Jewel Street where he’s seen withdrawing cash.
@Abramjee
@MakeSAsafe
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Residents of West Park and Kwaggasrand took to the streets this afternoon. It’s day 9 without water. A frustrated resident told Laudium Today they are sick and tired of lies and excuses from the
@CityTshwane
@Abramjee
@tshwane_mayor
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One of Laudium’s oldest, 98 year old Khatija Jeeva Mohammed has just been vaccinated at the Zwartkops Race. She is the 10,000th to be vaccinated at this site.
@Abramjee
@GautengProvince
@CityTshwane
@tshwane_mayor
@GautengProvince
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BOLO
White Isuzu single cab with reg HLC793MP.. hijacked about 20 minutes ago in Gerhardsville, Erasmia. 2 B/m positively armed. IF spotted, please contact the SAP on 10111 or 112 or 107 free from your cellphone.
@Abramjee
@stolenvehicleza
@stolencarRSA
@cci_network
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#WARNING
Please avoid the intersection of R55 & Perdeblom St, Monavoni (the intersection after the Engen going South) The road is closed due to an active crime scene.
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A fire broke out at a home in Gem street in the early hours of this morning. According to the owner the whole house had burnt down and they require assistance. According to reports, the fire might have been caused by an illegal connection.
@CityTshwane
@Abramjee
@TMPDSafety
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Armed Robbery at a cellphone stores on Tangerine Street, Laudium. Reports of 4 suspects in a White Polo GTi. They made off with cellphones. Shots fired. No injuries reported.
@MakeSAsafe
@Abramjee
@SAPoliceService
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Breaking News - Watch The Rehabilitated R55 outside Laudium is Now Open
@ismailvadi
@Abramjee
@gpdrt_
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Hijacked Mercedes-Benz G-Class recovered in Laudium with two suspects, one a Zimbabwean National. The vehicle was stolen in a house break-in in Parkview.
@abramjee
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#WARNING
General warning for joggers and pedestrians to please be extra vigilant and cautious when out on the roads. There’s been numerous reports of joggers and domestic workers being robbed in various locations in the Centurion area.
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The City of Tshwane obtains urgent court interdict against the EFF’s march that was scheduled at 10am today. The court ruled it as illegal. The EFF need to disperse and refrain from causing destruction to property.
@EFFSouthAfrica
@CityTshwane
@Abramjee
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These two thugs caught breaking into a house in Erasmia by local residents. They are the same guys who stand and beg at the traffic lights opposite Caltex. Residents & Motorists who have been supporting their habits should please think before doing so again
@Abramjee
@MakeSAsafe
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A military warrant officer was hijacked near Quagga Mall and dropped off in Laudium. The victim was found tied up with cable ties in Bengal Str and his vehicle, a Gold Jetta 6 Registration JS 22 NG GP taken.
@SAPoliceService
@Abramjee
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Just in - Suspect in the murder of Sikander Fogia Carim has been arrested by a specialised team. According to reports, the suspect washes cars in the Laudium Erasmia area
@Abramjee
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Police nab three, five unlicensed firearms and ammunition recovered in sting operation
@MakeSAsafe
@SAPoliceService
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Yusuf Abramjee Appointed To Head National Social Cohesion Advocates
@Abramjee
@NathiMthethwaSA
@ArtsCultureSA
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11-year-old youngster from Eldoglen has sadly drowned at the Estate’s swimming pool. It is believed he was playing soccer with a group of friends and the ball was kicked into the pool. The youngster went in to retrieve the ball and sadly drowned.
@Abramjee
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Armed Robbery at a Muslim Prayer facility (Musallah) in Sonneblom street, Erasmia. Worshippers cellphones and a BMW X5 were stolen.
@Abramjee
@MakeSAsafe
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BREAKING | Johannesburg Businessman Ismail Darsot of Darsot Foods has been kidnapped in Ridgeway.
@Abramjee
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