Midrand
Young and experienced chess players gathered at Halfway House Primary School in Midrand on March 7 for the Midrand Chess Club’s Blitz Open tournament. The event featured seven rounds in a fast-paced 5+0 format, divided into sections for different age groups. Cash prizes and trophies were awarded in various categories.
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A technical fault at the Palmiet pumping station has left Midrand and parts of Gauteng without water for six days, highlighting Johannesburg's ongoing water infrastructure challenges. While recovery efforts are underway, broader areas in the city continue to face prolonged outages. Officials promise resolutions, but residents demand better communication.