Local news
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Roadside and streetlight maintenance underway on Dekema Road, Wadeville
Local newsThe City of Ekurhuleni is carrying out roadside and streetlight maintenance on Dekema Road in the Wadeville Industrial Area, to…
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Gauteng government moves to review scholar transport laws after fatal crash
Local newsThe Gauteng government is reviewing legislation governing scholar transport following a crash that claimed the lives of 12 children and…
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Three scholars injured in Germiston transport crash
Local newsThe children sustained minor injuries, and six others escaped unharmed after a collision involving a scholar transporter and a light…
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EMPD warns parents about sharing school photos online
Local newsAs the 2026 school year begins, the EMPD has urged parents to avoid posting images that reveal school uniforms or…
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Gauteng Education provides psychosocial support after Vaal scholar transport tragedy
Local newsThe Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has deployed psychosocial support teams to affected schools and families following a scholar transport…
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Health department dismisses rumours, confirms 12 children in Vanderbijlpark crash
Local newsThe Gauteng Department of Health has dismissed false reports about the Vanderbijlpark learner transport crash, confirming that 12 learners died…
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SA Parliament endorses stricter measures against drunk driving
Local newsParliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport has endorsed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s call for a total ban on alcohol consumption by…
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City of Ekurhuleni vows to reduce reliance on contractors amid service delivery woes
Local newsThe Fixing the Frontline programme targets improved efficiency and accountability as outsourcing practices come under scrutiny.
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WATCH: Gauteng learner transport crash kills 12, several injured in Vanderbijlpark
Local newsAuthorities investigate minibus-tipper collision as survivors receive hospital care
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Emperors Palace erupts with laughter during Skhumba Hlophe’s Big Banger show
Local newsThe Palace of Dreams once again lived up to its name as Skhumba Hlophe and fellow comedians delivered big laughs…
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Ekurhuleni MMC missing after vehicle swept away by floods in Mozambique
Local newsThe City of Ekurhuleni says search and verification efforts are continuing after Roads and Transport MMC, Cllr Andile Mngwevu, went…
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Festive season road fatalities and crashes drop by 5% across South Africa
Local newsPreliminary data from the 2025/26 festive season show a five percent reduction in road crashes and fatalities, marking the lowest…
