Local news
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Free mindfulness event to build inner resilience in Alex
Local newsDiscover tools to find peace amidst chaos at a free mindfulness event in Alexandra.
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Kidnapped businessman rescued in Alexandra after shootout with alleged kingpin
CrimeAn Indian businessman kidnapped in July was rescued from a shack in Alexandra on Thursday, hours after a fatal shootout…
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The city is working to accommodate Madala Hostel fire victims
Local newsMMC for Human Settlements Mlungisi Mabaso says the city is exploring alternative housing options for families whose units were gutted…
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Vaping’s sweet scent hides a dangerous trap
Local newsIt may smell like candy, but vaping is a health hazard designed to hook you. Don’t fall for the flavoured…
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Sassa introduces biometric enrolment to curb grant fraud
Local newsNew biometric measures, including fingerprint and facial recognition, are now mandatory for Sassa grant applications to ensure authenticity and stamp…
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London Road reduced to a crime hotspot, says councillor
Local newsAlexandra councillors urge Johannesburg Members of the Mayoral Committee to address multiple challenges along the London Road.
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Business leaders inspire township entrepreneurs
Local newsBusiness leaders Linda and Khanyi Yende urged young people to embrace their hustle with pride, reminding them that financial freedom…
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Cat pleads not guilty to botched assassination
CrimeVusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala denied the charges against him in Tebogo Thobejane’s attempted murder case, stating they are baseless and lacking…
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Residents reel after fire destroys multiple rooms at Madala Hostel
Local news“I have lost almost everything,” Mntwangenza Sokhela shared, reeling from the devastating impact of the fire that gutted several rooms…
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Sassa unveils September grant payment dates
Local newsWith millions depending on social grants, SASSA confirms the September 2025 payment dates.
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New allegations surface in family’s battle over Alexandra home
Local newsNesta Mahlaba, a victim of unlawful eviction in Alexandra’s Ext 9, faces accusations of owning two government-subsidised houses.
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Sibandla Festival showcases decolonisation through physical theatre
Local newsAlexandra High School hosted the Fifth Annual Sibandla Festival, unravelling Africa’s story of decolonisation through physical theatre.
