Savanna City Pocket News

  Savanna City, a popular residential area located in the south of Johannesburg, South Africa, has been impacted by recent changes to the country's repo rate. The repo rate, which is the interest rate at which the South African Reserve Bank lends money to other banks, has been increased several times in recent months, leaving many residents of Savanna City struggling to keep up with their bond payments. The repo rate currently stands at 6.25%, having been raised by 25 basis points in March 2023. While the increase may seem small, it has had a significant impact on homeowners in Savanna City, particularly those who have taken out bonds to purchase their properties. Many residents are now finding it difficult to keep up with their monthly bond payments, as the increase in the repo rate has led to higher interest rates on their bonds. This has resulted in higher monthly repayments, leaving some residents feeling financially strained. Savanna City is home to many young families who hav...

In a place where development is clearly taking forever, a group of four youngsters in Savanna City Pocket 4 are challenging the norm and have launched their own podcast.  Letsie Temba, Bongane Ngwenya, Kamogelo Modirwa and Motsamai Mosia recently launched ‘The Only Podcast’ on YouTube where they discuss a number of interesting and exciting topics. The group told Walkerville & Savanna City Times: “We have collectively had this dream for a while, we started an old show called “the untitled podcast” with Prince Modirwa, at the time, we did not have the experience on how to do it or how it would look like. It collapsed after a couple of episodes when we discovered other big podcasts with the same name. We decided to rebrand and improve the podcast taking lessons from our first production. We do not have fancy lighting and cameras, we rely on our phones and whatever useful item we can find.” The Savanna City Pocket 4 youths started their podcast as a way to share their views on a va...

 '' Please help us find our beloved little boy. We moved recently and he found a way oit of the yard today. We are basses in Kookrus Meyerton'' -  Puna Opperman

Not so long, Savanna City residents woke up to the gruesome news of a lifeless body of an infant found dumped in a Skip Bin near pocket 4. The news alarmed the community and sent shockwaves across the pockets. ''It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic story of an infant that was recently found dead in a skip bin in Savanna City pocket 4. The baby, believed to be only a few days old, was discovered by residents who were horrified by the senseless act of violence'' said an anonymous community member. This heart-wrenching incident highlights the ongoing problem of infant abandonment in our community. It is a cruel reality that many infants are abandoned every year, often in dangerous and life-threatening situations. The tragic fate of this innocent child reminds us of the urgent need for better education and support for parents who find themselves in difficult circumstances. The discovery of the body was made by a collector of plastic bottles for recycling purpose...

  Savanna City, located in the Gauteng province of South Africa, is a rapidly developing township that is home to thousands of people. While the area has seen significant growth in recent years, its taxi situation remains a major source of frustration for many residents. One of the biggest issues with the taxi situation in Savanna City is the scarcity of taxis. Many residents report waiting for hours for a taxi to arrive, only to have to squeeze into an already overcrowded vehicle. This is particularly problematic during peak travel times, such as rush hour and weekends, when demand for transportation is high. Compounding the problem is the lack of a formal taxi rank in Savanna City. While there are some informal gathering spots where taxis tend to congregate, these areas are often chaotic and difficult to navigate. This can lead to confusion among passengers, as well as conflicts between drivers vying for fares. Perhaps most frustrating of all is the difficulty of commuting during...

The residents of Savanna city pocket 7 have been experiencing a worrying trend of increased house burglary cases since the beginning of May 2023. This trend has caused fear and anxiety among the residents, who now feel unsafe in their own homes. According to the latest statistics released by this publication, there has been a 25% increase in the number of house burglary cases reported in the area since May 1st. This represents a significant jump in the crime rate in the area, and it is a cause for concern for the residents . The community ha been complaining about these crime sprees, and they have identified several suspects who they believe are responsible for these crimes. However, the biggest concern is the fact that the area has no boundary wall, making it a hotspot for emerging crime activities. Residents have expressed their frustration and concern about the rising cases of house burglary in the area. Many have resorted to installing security systems such as alarms and cameras to...