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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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Alexandra’s young stars sweep ANLFA league titles
Local sportThree Alexandra clubs have underlined their dominance in youth football, clinching ANLFA league crowns across U15, U17 and U19 divisions.
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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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Coach Mhlaba’s pep talk earns his side a needed 3-1 victory
Local sportAfter a shaky first half and an early setback, coach Ndabezinhle Mhlaba’s halftime pep talk transformed his team's mindset and…
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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…
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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…
