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Top five stories of the week

In case you missed this week’s top stories.

The top five stories on www.germistoncitynews.co.za for the week, August 17 to 23, were:

Toddler tragically burns to death in Klippoortjie AH house fire

“The charred body of a three-year-old boy was found and recovered under the burnt rubble of a house in Klippoortjie AH by Ekurhuleni firefighters immediately after the raging flames were extinguished on Wednesday morning.” These are the words of William Ntladi, district manager media liaison for Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS).

Motorists urged to stay alert at all times

The Germiston SAPS has warned motorists to stay alert at all times when travelling in and around the city. This warning comes after a high number of smash-and-grabs at traffic lights have been reported.

Katlehong police kept on their toes

It was a busy weekend for the Katlehong police, with 37 suspects being arrested between August 16 and 18.

Top archers draw closer to a spot in the national team

Archers in the National Archery in the Schools Programme (NASP) South Africa competed in their respective provincial championships, across the country, recently.

Karabo shares his life’s journey through poetry

Primrose resident Karabo Phaswana (34) has changed, evolved and matured in the 19 years since he began writing poetry in his home town of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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