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Leigh Hermon

Leigh Hermon

@Leigh_learns

Writer & Content Creator

Johannesburg, South Africa Katılım Temmuz 2009
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Martin Williams
Martin Williams@Marttwit·
Please @myJRA carry out urgent inspection of Blue bridge across spruit near corner Marlborough ave &Rothesay, Craighall Park. Seems damaged. Urgent ‼️
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Leigh Hermon@Leigh_learns·
Saturday was a great high point but I do think we should have had more respect for the Haka. Not sure if it was a scheduling issue, especially with the flyover being a hell of a display to pull off logistically, but each part of the pre-game build up should have its time to shine
Ben Karpinski@followthebounce

After SARU issued an apology to NZ rugby about the 'Haka disruption', I think we, as SA fans need to have a chat about basic matchday behaviours... 🧵

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Leigh Hermon@Leigh_learns·
@CityPowerJhb Is there an update on Craighall? An ETR? Information on what the fault is? We've had no power for more than 36 hours now. CPWEB4157159
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@CityPowerJhb@CityPowerJhb·
#CityPowerUpdates #HursthillSDC City Power Hursthill Service Delivery Centre (SDC) is currently sitting with 460 open calls. Additionally, we have 72 plants out of service^HN
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Leigh Hermon@Leigh_learns·
@CityPowerJhb Is there any more information on the fault and ETR? We are inching closer to the 36-hour mark without power. CPWEB4157159
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@CityPowerJhb@CityPowerJhb·
#CityPowerUpdates #OutageUpdate #HursthillSDC Outage Update: Hursthill SDC Date: 30 January 2024 Parkhurst Substation, tripped affecting customers in Parkview, Westcliff, Forest Town and Greenside South and surrounding areas. operators are on site and work is in progress. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.^MB
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#CityPowerUpdates #OutageUpdate #HursthillSDC Outage Update: Hursthill SDC Date: 30 January 2024 Parkhurst Substation, tripped affecting customers in Parkview, Westcliff, Forest Town and Greenside South and surrounding areas. operators have been dispatched. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.^MB

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@CityPowerJhb@CityPowerJhb·
#CityPowerUpdates #OutageUpdate #HursthillSDC Hursthill SDC: Outage Update Date: 31 January 2024 Forest Town Substation, power is restored but one load center will remain off until repairs are done. affecting customers in Parkview. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.^MB
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#CityPowerUpdates #OutageUpdate #HursthillSDC Outage Update: Hursthill SDC Date: 30 January 2024 Forest Town Substation, tripped affecting customers in Parkview, Westcliff, Forest Town and surrounding areas. operators still busy on site. Parkhurst Substation, tripped affecting Craighall Park, Park hurt and surroundings. operators have been notified. We will provide further updates as soon as we have more information. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.^MB

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Leigh Hermon@Leigh_learns·
@WOOLWORTHS_SA @TeeSaysSo I'm also struggling to submit a Dash order. Been trying for the last hour or so. As I try to continue to payment, my screen fades and a circle goes round and round.
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Woolworths SA
Woolworths SA@WOOLWORTHS_SA·
@TeeSaysSo Hi there, please swing by our DMs, and we'll have our online team on top of it. We're sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.
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vajavich@disgruntled_eh·
@virginactiveSA getting this error whenever I try to book a class. Please assist.
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Ash Müller
Ash Müller@Askash·
Let’s talk about the Telkom Joburg Tower - once the tallest tower in Africa This iconic Hillbrow tower is the same tower that features in Joburg City’s official logo. Previously known as JG Strijdom Tower after JG Hans Strijdom - the South African Prime Minister between 1954 - 1958. It was renamed Telkom Joburg Tower on 31 May 2005.  Quick facts about the tower: ☎️ Floors: 63 ☎️ Owner: Telkom ☎️ Construction ended: 1971 ☎️ Construction began: 1968 ☎️ Construction cost: R2 million ☎️ Height to the antenna: 269m ☎️ Height to the top floor: 204m ☎️ Diameter of the building: 13.70m In 1966, the increasing number of tall buildings being built in #Johannesburg began to interfere with microwave transmissions which were essential for the long-distance telephone of the time in South Africa. This telecommunications tower was commissioned by the South African Department of Public Works. It needed to be higher than its neighbouring buildings and constructed quickly to avoid disruption to telecommunication services.  The construction process needed to be quick and they made use of plenty pre-casting. Construction took place 6 days a week, 24 hours a day. The first 178 metres went up at an average of 18cm per hour. A laser beam was used to make sure that the tower was built perfectly vertical. The tower walls are 84cm thick at ground level and 38cm thick at the top. During construction, the steel mast at the top was installed with a helicopter.  Individuals were allowed to visit 6 top floors of the tower including an observation floor up until 1981. The viewing floor presented 360 degree views and could accommodate up to 200 people. The tower has been closed to the general public due to security reasons. One of the floors housed a revolving restaurant called Heinrich's Restaurant that seated 108 guests. Heinrich’s was once the tallest restaurant in Africa and turned a full 360 degrees on the hour with only a 3 horsepower motor. When the restaurant was full, it weighed 64 metric tons.  There was also another restaurant called the Grill Room that room seated 113 people. The tower had its own disco called Cloud 9 and an exclusive VIP room decorated in Louis XVI style. Parties and meetings of 50 - 100 people could be hosted in the VIP room. The building had 3 elevators. 2 for guests and 1 for staff. They moved up at 6m per second. The tower is now used as Telkom offices. Got any memories connected to this building? Please do share below.
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NandosSA
NandosSA@NandosSA·
We’ve run out of all the YOHs. Kuningi #KeMovie 🫠
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Imka Webb
Imka Webb@imkawebb·
Anyone else in the Randburg area just feel that tremor? It was sooooo long!
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Leigh Hermon@Leigh_learns·
@Discovery_SA so what is the story with COVID vaccines? Where can those on medical aid get their boosters before winter?
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