Local news
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Agency demands radical change as almost half of SA’s young people can’t find work
Local newsThe National Youth Development Agency says the latest labour figures show youth unemployment is a structural economic crisis that programmes…
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Anti-Illegal immigration protests continue in Alexandra as marchers target trading spaces
Local newsAs March and March took to the streets yet again, a woman was caught in the anti-illegal immigration sweep, disputing…
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Gauteng education department opens case after Alexandra school vandalism
Local newsGauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile condemned the vandalism of East Bank High’s infrastructure, and confirmed a criminal case has been…
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Fake Johannesburg Water meter reader jobs advertised online
Local newsJob seekers are being warned after a fraudulent advertisement claiming Johannesburg Water is hiring hundreds of metre readers began circulating…
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Johannesburg Flying Squad recovers stolen firearm and four vehicles over weekend
CrimeSAPS Johannesburg Flying Squad arrested Alex-based domestic worker over firearm theft in Westcliff, and recovered three vehicles in Alexandra and…
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Women heal without judgment at peer-led sessions at Thusong Youth Centre
Local newsGrounded in dignity, trust, and compassion, these voluntary sessions offer a supportive environment, centred on dialogue, art, and connection, and…
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Defence challenges Home Affairs report in Valentine Dube’s assault case
Local newsThe state says a Home Affairs report proves the e-hailing driver is in the country illegally, but his lawyer says…
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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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Black Poison survive Opopo scare to win 5-3 in their U19 fixture
Local newsFrom 3-1 up to 3-3 all square, Black Poison needed late goals to fend off Opopo’s fightback.
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Nomveliso Mthini’s journey to healing through play
Local newsFrom a childhood spent listening to the radio instead of watching television to founding a movement that restores the joy…
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Action V’s journey from a choir boy to a hip-hop hustler
Local newsIndependent rapper and producer Action V (Lwandle Tunyiswa) is building a platform for township talent through Net So Productions while…
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Safe spaces help boys and men heal through arts and dialogue
Local newsAn Alexandra founder is creating intentional spaces where boys and men can confront trauma, vulnerability and isolation without judgment, and…
