A glimpse at 2023’s most memorable moments

July

• SOJO Business and Tourism and other stakeholders put in place CCTV to combat crime in Joburg south

• Society for the Blind off to the National Arts Festival

• Trinityhouse choir girls put school on the map, singing at the event for UN Women Germany

• Injured and abused dog receives a chance to live life to the fullest

• GiG group gives back to community

• Third award for pro boxer Smash

• Tennis players do well at Gauteng Central League

August

• 15-year-old learner at The GAP College received an eye-tracking device valued at R120 000

• Salaam Media sponsors Booysens SAPS with a 1 000-litre JoJo tank

• St Martin’s High School visit Salvation Army

• Waterstone College cricketers earn spots on district teams

• Johannesburg Christian Academy (JCA) cleaned up Turffontein Old Age Home

• Restaurante Parreirinha relocates from La Rochelle to Melrose Arch

• Bassonia JKA members rake in 38 medals at national championships

September

• Mall of the South’s #Holler tackles gender-based violence (GBV)

• Johannesburg south schools participate in a Trashion Show in celebration of Arbor Day

• Netcare Mulbarton Hospital pampers senior women

• Fidelty’s swift action saves kidnap victim in Kibler Park

• Automatic license plate recognition (LPR) programme re-launched

October

• A high-level meeting called with Minister of Water and Sanitation for water crisis in Joburg south

• Laerskool Montanus Primary learners shine at Eskom Expo for Young Scientists

• Glenvista footballers triumphant in tournament

• Spectacular showdown at Turffontein Racecourse on the Betway Spring Challenge Day

• Mrs Soweto receives the keys to her new Renault Kiger

• Johannesburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA) celebrated 121 years

November

• TLC Children’s Home turned 30 years old

• SAPS Mondeor, in collaboration with various stakeholders organized an impactful event to empower the youth

• Dr Arends takes the helm at Park Junior Primary

• R1m Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile race supports charities

• Disabled girl found alone in her home

December

• Book launch of I am Shudu by Shdudfhadzo Musida, Ms South Africa 2020 empowers youth

• 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence kicked off with a friendly football match

• Five leading contributors to South African sport were honoured at the annual Hollard Sport Industry Awards held at Turffontein.

• Champion jockey Muzi Yeni and Royal Victory (horse) won R5m 2023 Betway Summer Cup

• Christmas cheer for Resthaven at party.