Local news
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Municipal rebates for indigent and pensioners in Ekurhuleni
Local newsIndigent household rebates and services mostly remain the same.
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July 2025 SASSA grant payment schedule and updated grant amounts
Local newsFind out your payment date and the new grant amounts.
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Applying for Grade 1 or 8? These documents will make or break your application
Local newsOnline applications for grades One and Eight placements in Gauteng public schools open on July 24. Parents can apply to…
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Ekurhuleni welcomes Jinan delegation, revives sister city agreement
Local newsEkurhuleni renews ties with Jinan to strengthen economic and cultural co-operation.
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Kwa-Thema Housing Crisis: Deep Level residents seek repairs after years of neglect in Kwa-Thema
Local newsFollowing years of deterioration and resident frustration, the City of Ekurhuleni has acknowledged the crumbling housing conditions in Deep Level,…
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SARS 2025 tax season opens in July: Prepare early to avoid penalties
Local newsSARS urges early preparation, as late EMP501 submissions may lead to penalties. Auto assessments begin on July 7.
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East Rand Palliative launches grief support group for healing and connection
Local newsFind a safe space to process your grief, whether from losing a loved one, adjusting to illness, or mourning a…
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Teenage pregnancy in South Africa: A community crisis that needs us
Local newsAs Youth Month is celebrated across South Africa, a professional nurse in Duduza highlights the urgent and growing crisis of…
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Saving lives starts with the truth: What you need to know about blood donation
Local newsThis June, during National Blood Donor Month, Affinity Health is clearing up common myths about tattoos, age, and medicines. One…
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Unity in diversity: AfricaFest SA 2025 welcomes 33 countries
Local newsAfricaFest SA 2025 recently brought together 850 people from 33 countries at Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School celebrating the…
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Social worker warns of emotional toll when fathers aren’t present
Local newsShe urges fathers to be present, highlighting how a missing paternal presence can lead to emotional, behavioural, and identity challenges,…
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Sports and support take centre stage at SAPS Youth Day event
Local newsSeveral stakeholders, sports clubs, teams and the public made the day a success.
