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Simmer and Jack landfill site closed after shooting incident disrupts waste operations in Ekurhuleni
Local newsIllegal mining and waste reclaimer clash leads to temporary shutdown as police secure the area and waste services are redirected
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Community WhatsApp groups risk spreading fear and misinformation, security firm warns
Local newsPoorly managed neighbourhood safety groups are blurring the line between facts and rumours, potentially fuelling panic and undermining effective crime…
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Gauteng health department targets surgical backlog of over 30,000 patients
Local newsNew measures, including digital tracking and extended theatre hours, aim to cut waiting times and improve access to surgery at…
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Galway Primary 5km walk draws strong turnout for school fundraiser
Local newsCommunity members rallied at Herman Immelman Stadium as the inaugural walk raised funds for a new language lab to support…
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Gauteng food bank plan sparks debate over centralised distribution
Local newsUpdateThe Department of Social Development says a new state-run food bank will improve efficiency, while the DA warns it could…
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Ekurhuleni crime hotspots targeted as 279 suspects nabbed
CrimeA multi-disciplinary Operation Shanela resulted in 279 arrests across Ekurhuleni, with further reinforcements expected to boost policing efforts.
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400 Ekurhuleni learners receive school shoes and support packs
Local newsYoungage Foundations NPC, backed by GIC Re South Africa, donated 400 school and hygiene packs to Ekurhuleni learners.
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WATCH: Heavy rain floods Germiston roads, strands motorists
Local newsRising water levels submerged key routes and bridges, prompting warnings for motorists to avoid flooded areas.
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Cable theft and vandalism plunge Ekurhuleni into power and water crisis
Local newsWidespread infrastructure vandalism in Ekurhuleni has triggered power and water disruptions, with businesses warning of job cuts as costs and…
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DA, ActionSA reject Xhakaza’s SoCA, cite worsening service delivery in Ekurhuleni
Local newsOpposition parties expressed deep dissatisfaction with SOCA, describing the address as a failure to prioritise urgent service delivery issues
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Autumn hikes draw crowds to Melville Koppies trails
Local newsNearly 50 hikers enjoyed scenic views and cool weather during the popular monthly walk in Johannesburg’s nature reserve.
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New Ekurhuleni housing partnership targets affordable homes
Local newsThe agreement focuses on improving access to sustainable housing for gap-market residents.
