Maintenance
Transmission towers collapse in Nelson Mandela Bay causing outages
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Two transmission towers collapsed in Nelson Mandela Bay on Thursday, leading to widespread power outages and water disruptions affecting businesses and residents. The municipality is spending R10 million on repairs, with a revised 10-day restoration timeline. Community efforts have supported vulnerable individuals during the crisis.
The City of Johannesburg has revealed it has no specific budget for maintaining old-age homes, with repairs funded only if resources allow. This has led to deteriorating conditions at facilities like Eeufees Oord and Dewetshof Retirement Village. Councillors and residents report residents are now funding fixes themselves.
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The Allahabad High Court has set aside a Prayagraj family court order denying maintenance to a woman from her second husband because she remarried before her first husband's talaq was declared valid by a court. Justice Madan Pal Singh's single bench ruled that under Mohammedan Law, talaq takes effect from the date of pronouncement.
Yogyakarta's Balai Yasa, one of Java's largest train maintenance facilities, has upheld locomotive and train performance since 1914. Spanning 12.88 hectares, it recently launched an innovative locomotive in July 2025. International certifications underscore its commitment to quality and safety.