Local news
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Operation Shanela police blitz yields results in Diepsloot and Douglasdale policing precincts
Community galleriesMore than 900 suspects were arrested overnight during Operation Shanela, with authorities also detaining undocumented nationals and cracking down on…
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No water in Sunninghill after major pipe bursts in Gallo Manor
Local newsJohannesburg Water has confirmed it has no estimated time for restoration as repair work continues.
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Fire scare at Chilli Lane Shopping Centre
Community galleriesA quick response by emergency services prevented a blaze at a restaurant in Chilli Lane Shopping Centre from spreading.
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Challenges don’t stop Fourways cleaner from rolling up his sleeves on Winnie Mandela Drive
Local newsEven with garbage returning daily on the same spot, Lovemore Robson says the work is about consistency, not perfection, and…
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Local artist makes heads turn with handcrafted pieces
Local newsSelf-taught sculptor Innocent Manjengenja is turning ordinary materials into striking artworks, building both a creative voice and a means to…
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Small businesses find footing at Fourways community market
Local newsBehind the stalls at the Fourways Rustic & Gourmet market are stories of entrepreneurs with a hunger for success, and…
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April Fool’s for Balder Road as 3-year leak bursts again after fix
Local newsJust as residents began celebrating long-awaited repairs, the Balder Road pipe burst again, leaving many feeling like the punchline of…
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Sad cancer passing of toddler inspires tradition for Diepsloot foundation
Community galleriesFor most children, a fall at daycare means a scratched knee and a lollipop. For little Thandeka Sibanda, a broken…
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Mayor visits 3.5-year Douglasdale leak after Helen Zille’s swimming spotlight
Local newsThe leak was fixed in three days following a visit from mayoral candidate Helen Zille, while the City Mayor Dada…
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Councillor addresses failing road and pay rumours at meeting
Local newsWard 94 councillor David Foley used a meeting he convened on the long-delayed Chorisia Road repairs to set the record…
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Storm water repairs finally begin on Hornbill Road
Local newsJohannesburg Roads Agency gets work underway near Curro Douglasdale, but concerns remain over delays and the quality of repairs.
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Fight pays off as taxis set to face ban from Winnie Mandela Drive pedestrian walkways
Local newsWard 94 councillor David Foley’s efforts, taking a stand by physically blocking taxis from using pedestrian and cycling walkways and…
