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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…
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Councillor says illegal connections are harming Ward 75
Community galleriesCouncillor Sannie Mavhona confirmed at a community meeting in Alexandra that illegal electricity connections in her ward are a concern.
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Indoda Wednesday men turn to agriculture to fight unemployment
Community galleriesWhile it remains a vital platform for men to talk, members of Indoda Wednesday are now creating opportunities to empower…
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Gift of Day’s home-based care training tackles youth unemployment and caregiver shortages
Community galleriesGift of Day, in partnership with Sibongile Home-Based Care, has launched the second phase of its free home-based care training…
