Local news
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Career choices: 10 high-demand fields to secure faster employment
Local newsChoosing the right qualification can significantly impact job availability, income stability, and room for growth in the local labour market.
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Alexandra police arrest 10 suspects in one week during crime crackdown
CrimePolice in Alexandra say young carjacking suspects are targeting cellphones, cash, and personal valuables rather than keeping the stolen vehicles.
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No budget for River Park road repairs, JRA admits
Local newsJohannesburg Roads Agency says its reduced roads programme budget is being used to finish existing construction projects, leaving nothing for…
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City Power faces Vukani doubts as R1.2b contractor backlog delays electrification
Local newsCables are run through the settlement, and meters are installed in some homes, but the lights are still not on.…
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Yellow level 2 storm warning for Johannesburg as showers build
Local newsScattered showers, hail, and high winds are expected across parts of Gauteng as forecasters issue a yellow level 2 warning…
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4-year-old Alexandra High video resurfaces on social media
Local newsUnscrupulous users are recirculating old footage of discharged fire extinguishers at the school, misleading readers into thinking the chaos is…
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France and Germany pledge R5.6b loan for municipal infrastructure reforms
Local newsNational treasury's metro trading services reform receives a major boost to tackle electricity and water backlogs across eight metropolitan municipalities.
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Alexandra police report 83% jump in trio crimes
Local newsCarjackings drive a steep rise in violent crime counts in the precinct, placing the station among the highest national statistics.
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Alexandra police arrest 32 suspects in weekly crime crackdown
CrimeOfficers target carjackings, illegal firearms and drug dealing across Alexandra, though two major violent crime cases remain unsolved.
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Alexandra residents spared R14 000 meter-bypass fine as City Power begins audit
Local newsCity Power introduces a R500 commitment fee credited back as electricity units to help normalise supply across affected wards.
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Read Alex literacy initiative hosts spelling bee for Alexandra learners
Local newsRead Alex programme brings together dozens of primary school children to boost confidence and vocabulary.
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Alexandra ranks among the top three nationally for carjacking
CrimeRecent SAPS stats reveal rising trio crimes and kidnapping figures for the first quarter of 2026/27, despite minor gains in…
