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Mugabe pleads guilty to lesser charges, escapes attempted murder charge
Local newsWhile Bellarmine Mugabe pled guilty to lesser charges, his co-accused, Tobias Matonhdze, pleaded guilty to shooting the 23-year-old gardener in…
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Making moves, the HONOR 600 Lite launches in Mzansi
BusinessSponsored: A high-energy day at The Campus in Johannesburg saw the value-packed device move through real-life moments, capturing attention and…
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Human rights walk in Alexandra aims to unite the divided community
Local newsDuring Human Rights Month, Ward 76 councillor Zandile Mothupi led a community walk to confront social ills and foster unity…
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How armed suspects derailed City Power’s mini-substation security drive
Local newsCity Power’s programme to secure mini-substations in Alexandra was violently disrupted when armed suspects hijacked contractors, fleeing with their vehicle…
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11th Avenue’s power woes stem from residents’ own actions, says councillor
Local newsWard 108 councillor Deborah Francisco says repeated power cuts in Alexandra’s 11th Avenue are the result of residents tampering with…
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Thusong Youth Centre’s co-ordinator and dialogue facilitator warns dysfunctional families fuel youth challenges
Community galleriesThumeka Joos says families, schools, and communities must unite to help young people escape the trauma of dysfunctional homes.
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Government strengthens HIV prevention with introduction of Lenacapavir
Community galleriesIn a major step forward for South Africa’s HIV response, the government has received the first shipment of a new…
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Gangsterism ensnares Minerva Secondary School’s Grade 8 learners
Local newsGrade 8 learners are allegedly being drawn into violent gangs and clashes, led by older learners at Minerva Secondary School.
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Collective action needed to stop child abuse
Community galleriesThe South African government has strongly condemned all forms of violence, abuse, and exploitation against children, and is calling for…
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Mabusela’s red card ends Fighters’ resistance in 4-1 defeat
Local newsHappy Fighters FC’s hopes of clawing back against Opopo FC collapsed when star playmaker Itumeleng Mabusela was sent off late…
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Alex residents accuse police of corruption as mistrust grows
Local newsAllegations of bribery, missing dockets, and poor handling of undocumented immigrants fuel Alexandra’s mistrust of its police force.
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Sonia Jeanette Mokgoro tackles period poverty one pad at a time
Local newsWhen the Covid-19 pandemic forced South Africa into lockdown, Sonia Mokgoro used the unexpected time at home to confront period…
