Galleries
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Alexandra Field Band needs your backing to make the community proud at national championships
Community galleriesLast year, Alexandra Field Band clinched multiple trophies at the Field Band Foundation’s national competition. This year, they are aiming…
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Halls recognises We Care founder as a Winter hero after years of keeping Alexandra’s grannies warm
BusinessSponsoredPalesa Letsoalo, founder of We Care, gains recognition as a Halls winter hero for helping Alexandra’s grandmothers and families survive…
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Imbumba Dance Group calls for help as they prepare for Global Dance Supreme Finals in Thailand
Community galleriesYoung performers from township communities launch a R200 000 funding appeal to cover travel and competition costs for the prestigious…
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WHO warns of rising youth tobacco use on World No Tobacco Day
Community galleriesAt least 40m children aged 13-15 use tobacco, with e-cigarette pouch use rising as 160 countries lack regulations urging governments…
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World Hunger Day brings hope to children in Alexandra
Community galleriesWorld Hunger Day reminded Alexandra’s children, who often endure hunger and hardship, that childhood is meant to be filled with…
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Street heroes take a stand against litter on 2nd Avenue
Community galleriesFor years, Ntombizodwa Sithole and Bizwephi Buthelezi have tirelessly cleaned Alexandra’s 2nd Avenue, sweeping away litter, confronting careless dumping, and…
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Men’s forum pushes cohabitation agreements to curb gender-based violence in Alexandra
Community galleriesPatrick Ngidi says informal cohabitation often fuels conflict and violence, urging couples to adopt clear agreements to manage expectations and…
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Alexandra researchers propose community-led safety project to tackle crime and violence
Community galleriesCommunity-led project aims to rebuild trust and curb violence in Alexandra through dialogue and youth action.
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Johannesburg in crisis as more children are treated for substance use
Community galleriesSubstance use crisis deepens as alcohol and drug centre sees the number of minor clients rise to 44% in Johannesburg.
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Organisations unite to tackle Alexandra’s growing drug problem
Community galleriesOrganisations come together to confront the growing substance abuse crisis among young people in Alexandra, with calls for discipline and…
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Government battles rising drug use among youth
Community galleriesYoung people cautioned over use of vaping, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs.
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Ma Olady won’t let anyone starve
Community galleriesHer teenage years were marked by pain and, sometimes, nights in scrapyards, but Mamkuki Mokoena has risen with purpose, determined…
