Local news
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JCA meeting spurs residents to engage and question leaders before local polls
Local newsJoburg Crisis Alliance empowers Alexandra residents to sharpen their service delivery demands and press for real accountability from those seeking…
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Alexandra tops South Africa hijacking list as national carjackings decline
Local newsDespite a sharp national drop in carjackings, Alexandra has emerged as the country’s worst‑affected station, recording 63 incidents in the…
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Ntokoto Mabasa murder case postponed as DPP considers trial venue
Local newsThe murder case against Wits law student Ntokoto Mabasa has been postponed yet again, as the court awaits a crucial…
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Dialogue exposes youth identity and self-awareness crisis
Local newsDialogue facilitators warn that without emotional readiness and identity, young people may struggle to thrive, even when employment and opportunities…
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Herman Mashaba says township economy must prioritise citizens
Local newsMashaba says township traders and small business owners deserve priority in economic programmes, not favours but fair chances to succeed.
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Mahauzana flats residents move toward legal electricity supply
Local newsMahauzana Flats residents in Ward 81 are finally on the path to a legal electricity supply.
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Parents’ protest prompts Gauteng Education Department to address Bovet’s overcrowding crisis
Local newsFurniture deliveries have offered partial relief at Bovet Primary, but parents say mobile classrooms and sanitation upgrades are urgently needed.
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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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Alex residents’ constant search for work
Local newsWith the labour market shedding jobs, the SA Job Seekers Movement reports a daily flood of CVs from Alex residents…
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Electricity crisis pits neighbour against neighbour
Local newsWeeks-long outages have left 7th Avenue residents in the dark, sparking anger as they watch the Vukani settlement electrification project…
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Anti-Illegal immigration groups close foreign-owned businesses in Alexandra
Local newsAfter plans for a joint operation with police fell through, Alexandra residents went ahead to unilaterally shut down foreign-owned spaza…
