{"id":200379,"date":"2019-03-31T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/200379\/top-five-stories-of-the-week-129\/"},"modified":"2019-03-31T20:45:32","modified_gmt":"2019-03-31T18:45:32","slug":"top-five-stories-of-the-week-129","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/03\/31\/top-five-stories-of-the-week-129\/","title":{"rendered":"Top five stories of the week"},"content":{"rendered":"

The top five stories on www.germistoncitynews.co.za for the week, March 23 to March 29, were:<\/p>\n

The three most dangerous snakes on the East Rand<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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The warm weather means snakes will now be up and about after a long period of hibernation, hungry and in search of food. From mid-August until late May it is snake season.<\/p>

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EMPD officers arrest late bridegroom allegedly speeding to his wedding<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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A bridegroom claiming to be late for his wedding was among five alleged speedsters arrested by the EMPD High-Speed Unit, recently. The 24-year-old man, driving a Ford SUV, was stopped at 9.34am and arrested.<\/p>\n

Firefighter shot while responding to call in Dukathole<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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An on-duty firefighter sustained injuries after being shot while attending to an injured patient in Dukathole, recently. Rescue crews from Germiston Central Fire Station received a call at 9.30pm and upon their arrival in Dukathole, a man was found lying in the road.<\/p>\n

High visibility patrols continue to clean up Germiston CBD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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EMPD officers are continuing with periodic special operations in pre-identified locations in Germiston CBD. The focus is particularly on the streets around the Germiston Theatre where by-laws are being contravened by people, and businesses set up braai stands on pavements.<\/p>\n

Helpful tips when travelling with your pets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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The NSPCA has compiled a list of helpful tips to help make the trip to your holiday destination easier for you and your pets. \u201cIt is always stressful to travel with your pet, but these tips will help make the trip easier for you,\u201d the NSPCA said.<\/p>\n

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Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n

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Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n

Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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