Local news
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Santa Shoebox Project spreads festive cheer to children in need
Local newsFrom September 1, South Africans can pack or donate shoeboxes to support vulnerable children, helping them start the new school…
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Residents urged to back new Norkem Park-Rhodesfield bus route
Local newsRefiloe Nt’sekhe calls on residents to sign a petition backing a new bus route linking Birchleigh and Norkem Park to…
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Rise of Thembisa’s young tattoo artist
Local newsDlamini believes in humble beginnings and patience.
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Only 11 of Ekurhuleni’s 37 swimming pools ready for summer
Local newsThe Kempton Park Swimming Pool remains closed because of an R11.5m refurbishment, which entails work on the pool structure, reticulation…
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Kempton Park Hoërskool crowns Mr and Miss Kempie 2025
Local newsThe star-studded event doubled as a fundraiser for Project Harmonie, the school’s lunchbox initiative supporting learners in need.
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How Thembisa shaped Tumelo “Scone” Mkwanazi’s passion for community and art
Local newsI am an LLB law student, a poet, and a proud Thembisan. I was born and raised here and have…
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Norkem Park community celebrates Arbor Week with tree-planting
Local newsWard 91 Clr Desmond McKenzie praised the collaboration for enhancing the park’s beauty and fostering community involvement in environmental conservation.
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Kempton Park residents alarmed as illegal dumping escalates
Local newsDespite clean-up efforts, lack of enforcement allows offenders to continue, leaving residents frustrated and calling for urgent action.
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Endulwini Crew Dancers gain fame with Thembisa musician
Local newsThe dance group, inspired by Yooh Kwenzakalani’s hits, is performing at events and appearing in music videos and adverts.
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Schools and businesses close amid protest over water
Local newsAccording to residents, water in the area is being supplied on a strict schedule, leaving households struggling to meet their…
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Thembisa police and patrollers search Ipontse Primary School for prohibited items
Local newsSAPS, community safety teams, and Siyabangena patrollers conducted a thorough search at Ipontse Primary School to remove prohibited items, promote…
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Tembisa activist leads fight against drug addiction and unemployment
Local newsThrough the movement, he supports families, empowers young people, and promotes positive change in Thembisa.
