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Alexandra elders celebrate heritage at East Bank hall ahead of Heritage Day
Local newsEast Bank hall fills with traditional attire, music and culture as local grandmothers gather to reconnect and pass on mother-tongue…
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Alexandra residents march against GBV after bodies of 10 women found
Local newsA community demonstration in Alexandra highlights growing safety fears among women following a rise in violent crime and sexual assaults.
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Alex HOMEcoming masterclasses set to empower next generation of artists
Local newsA five-month masterclass series in Alexandra Township aims to connect established arts practitioners with the next generation of creative talent.
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FatherHood returns to Alexandra to cultivate local creative economy
Local newsAward-winning play FatherHood comes back to the township that inspired it, as its creators use the production to build a…
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Phostinah ‘Magenta’ Mathole bridges arts and community
Local newsAlexandra multidisciplinary artist Phostinah 'Magenta' Mathole uses music, performance and her KYCS initiative to build skills, confidence and cohesion in…
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Alexandra artist Viktor Matoto releases Heritage Day single
Local newsAlexandra artist Viktor Matoto turns a lesson from his late mother into his first traditional Xitsonga song, urging people to…
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City Power points to informal settlement location as obstacle to resolving illegal connections in Alexandra
Local newsJoint law enforcement operations target illegal connections and multi-thousand rand cable theft near local Alexandra primary school.
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Alexandra youth lead ‘Keep Kasi Clean’ campaign under new environmental partnership
Local newsLong-standing community organisations join forces to launch a sustainable environmental drive in Ward 75.
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We Care founder Palesa Letsoalo launches Alexandra learner drive
Local newsStationery and hairclips are being prepared for distribution across Alexandra to boost confidence and encourage school attendance.
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No arrests after 2 Alexandra murders in 1 week
Local newsAuthorities launch murder investigations following a spate of deadly violence in Alexandra between September 7 and 13.
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IMC approves emergency strategy after nine women found dead in Ekurhuleni
CrimePolice step up operations and elevate the investigation unit following the discovery of bodies in Kempton Park, Kwa-Thema and Tembisa.
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Alexandra wellness movement brings movement and mental health to Kwabhekilanga Sports Ground
Local newsResidents of Alexandra gathered for a day of walking, aerobics and yoga as the Alex Step and Share initiative aims…
