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When the taps ran dry, it was humanity that overflowed
Local newsAs the water ran out, it was community spirit that rushed in, restoring dignity and reminding us that people are…
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Love, microchips and wagging tails came to Fairland
Local newsWhat’s more romantic than roses? Making sure your furry Valentine always finds their way home.
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‘Washing in the rain’ – Westdene pensioner chooses to meet hardship with humour
Local newsAs trickles of water return to parts of Melville, frustrated residents protest ongoing supply failures while one Westdene pensioner finds…
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Victor/Victoria – and 90 years of Julie Andrews magic
Local newsAs Dame Julie Andrews celebrates her 90th year, a remastered Victor/Victoria returns to remind us why it was so daring…
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Westdene-based botanist shares her experience on indigenous plants and grassland conservation
Local newsAmelia Ruiz-Coogan explains why learning to tell the difference between weeds and wanted plants, and indigenous and alien species, matters,…
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Christien Neser’s advocacy for reading comes to Victory Park
Local newsThe writer and speech therapist spent time at Crossroads School, where she spoke to children and parents about the importance…
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Reading breakfast filled with wonder at Crossroads School
Local newsCrossroads School hosted a reading breakfast, which had children and parents sitting together enjoying the magic of books.
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Melville, Emmarentia and surrounding suburbs highlight deeper strain on water supply
Local newsJoburg officials addressed the media to address the ongoing water crisis, outlining the scale of the crisis, ongoing interventions, and…
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Albertville residents fundraise to reclaim neglected park and polluted stream
Local newsThe clean and green group pushes back, fighting against illegal dumping in order to save their beloved public space.
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Brixton reservoir and tower project shows progress as it comes online
Local newsJohannesburg Water is advancing critical upgrades to stabilise supply in Brixton. The new Brixton reservoir and tower is online, supplying…
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Westdene and Richmond students feel pressure as the water crisis disrupts the academic year
Local newsThe prolonged water outage in Westdene and Richmond is straining student housing, forcing costly coping measures and deepening frustration among…
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Generator not seen as a sustainable solution for Fairland residents, says Ward 98 councillor
Local newsCornelis Street residents and surrounds have been reliant on a generator for a continued power supply, an issue the councillor…
