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Helen Joseph Hostel sewage crisis nears relief as project hits 50% completion
Local newsWhile payment issues and weather conditions have slowed progress, half of the multimillion-rand sewer reticulation project at Helen Joseph Hostel…
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Government launches voter registration drive for 2026 local government elections
Community galleriesAll South African citizens aged 18 and older are urged to register to vote as the countdown to the 2026…
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One woman’s compassion becomes Alexandra’s lifeline
Local newsWhen hunger threatened to rob children of dignity and hope, Alice Modiri’s compassion gave rise to Umusa Development, a lifeline…
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Mashaba calls for justice amid substance–fueled violence
Local newsAfter the loss of a woman's husband, and the arrest of her son for the murder, ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba…
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Alexandra set for major infrastructure and community upgrades
Local newsTwo major projects in Alexandra promise not only to upgrade vital infrastructure and community facilities, but also to empower local…
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Alexandra Wolves rise as underdogs in Johannesburg’s youth rugby scene
Local newsCoach Tebogo Mofokeng believes his Alex Wolves U14 squad are no ordinary township team, they are disciplined, and rising with…
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Bicycles return to Alex streets
Local newsBicycles are rolling back into the spotlight as Climate Riders and Siya Shova revive a forgotten tradition in Alexandra.
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Families have fun running the hills of Alex
Local newsThe IrunWithThemba Breakfast Fun Run has become a monthly family tradition in Alexandra. From mothers and children to grannies, everyone…
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Human Rights Day becomes holiday without meaning for many youth
Local newsHuman Rights Day risks losing meaning among the youth, but local organisations are working to restore awareness and responsibility.
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Alex councillor turns pain into mission to foster LGBTQIA+ acceptance
Local newsCouncillor Patricia Mabidilala has transformed the pain of witnessing her loved ones mistreated into a powerful mission, creating a platform…
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Court grants final postponement in Mugabe and Matonhdze case
Local newsThe Alexandra Magistrate’s Court has granted the state what it calls a final postponement to either finalise plea negotiations or…
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Johannesburg Roads Agency pledges two-week fix for storm water crisis near Bovet Primary
Local newsAfter months of frustration and deteriorating conditions, Johannesburg Roads Agency has finally pledged to fix the storm water crisis near…
