Municipal
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Despite June 30 demonstrations, unemployment climbs to 33.6% as Gauteng sheds 22 000 jobs
Local newsThe official jobless rate rose in the second quarter of 2026, with Gauteng among the provinces recording the biggest drops…
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New bill targets employment of undocumented foreign nationals
Local newsParliament’s employment committee has started work on legislation aimed at clamping down on the hiring of undocumented foreign workers while…
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President notes second interim report of Madlanga Commission
Local newsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has received fresh recommendations for disciplinary action and criminal probes against senior police figures following the issuing…
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City clears waste in Alexandra amid Pikitup disruptions
Local newsAs protest action continues to disrupt Pikitup's operations, the City of Johannesburg led a clean-up drive to tackle mounting waste…
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Fuel price changes from August 5
Local newsMotorists will pay less for petrol but more for diesel and paraffin when the new fuel prices take effect this…
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Government releases municipal funds to protect essential services
Local newsNational Treasury is set to unfreeze the remaining withheld July 2026 local government equitable share allocations starting July 31, ensuring…
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Protests at Pikitup’s Marlboro depot leave Alexandra streets buried in trash
Local newsRubbish heaps have left Alexandra residents frustrated, as protests at Pikitup’s Marlboro depot stall waste collection.
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Government warns public against illegal searches for undocumented immigrants
Local newsThe authorities have warned the public nationwide against illegal searches targeting undocumented immigrants and provided an update on progress with…
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Ward councillor urges Alex residents to clean up 6th Avenue
Local newsCouncillor Floyd Ngwenya appeals to residents to assume the responsibility of addressing the illegal dumping crisis on 6th Avenue.
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Johannesburg Ombudsman empowers Alexandra youth to demand accountability
Local newsLearners at Alexandra High School actively engaged with the Johannesburg Ombudsman during youth month to learn about complaint processes and…
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Government calls for peaceful protests on June 30 over illegal immigration concerns
Local newsThe Presidency has acknowledged that concerns about undocumented immigration are legitimate and urged all South Africans to ensure protests remain…
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Uganda announces evacuation of nationals from South Africa over safety fears
Local newsPresident Yoweri Museveni has directed the evacuation of Ugandan nationals from South Africa following escalating anti-migrant violence and xenophobic protests…
