Local news
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Umphakathi Warona plans major march to demand long-overdue RDP houses
Local newsUmphakathi Warona says it will rallying residents from across Johannesburg, including Alexandra, Soweto, Cosmo City, and Orange Farm, for a…
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SA Job Seekers’ Movement says crisis of joblessness persists
Local newsWhile President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA spotlighted economic recovery and millions of jobs through public programmes, SA Job Seekers’ Movement says…
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Interim Alexandra Community Policing Forum faces fresh disputes
Local newsPolice and the interim CPF are wrestling with disagreements over the CPF’s leadership, as some residents raise questions about when…
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Sassa releases March social grant payment dates
Community galleriesSassa beneficiaries are encouraged to check the early March schedule for older persons, disability, and children grants, as well as…
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CPF says high school learners fight over drug territories
Local newsCommunity Policing Forum reveals that drug-linked gang rivalries are spilling into Alexandra’s schools, with learners clashing over territories to trade…
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Business owner fatally shot in robbery on 2nd Avenue, Alexandra
CrimePolice confirmed that a business owner was killed after being shot four times on 2nd Avenue in Alexandra on Thursday…
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Illegal immigration debate pits residents against police at CPF gathering
Local newsAnger over undocumented immigrants dominated Alexandra’s Sector 4 CPF meeting, as residents demanded tougher action from the police.
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Roads in the Setswetla informal settlement lie in ruins, while services are in crisis
Local newsFlorence Mophosho Road continues to decay due to wastewater and erosion while metered electricity remains out of reach for some…
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Police say building watertight case takes time
Local newsLocal police offer a clear explanation for why it seems like police are taking their time in arresting suspected criminals…
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CPF meeting to spotlight crime in Sector 4
Community galleriesAlexandra residents will not only get an overview of crime in Sector 4, but also an opportunity to engage directly…
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Alexandra Field Band learners find their rhythm with visiting Norwegian students
Local newsAlexandra Field Band members and Norwegian music students created a shared symphony of sound and culture at Skeen Primary School.
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Alex Mall robbery suspects flee with undisclosed cash
CrimeUPDATE: Police have opened a case of cash‑in‑transit robbery and attempted murder following Monday’s violent incident at Alex Mall, where…
