Local news
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Community gathers to honour the extraordinary life of Gemey Abrahams
Local newsA memorial bench and newly planted trees now stand as symbols of the warmth, kindness and quiet impact she left…
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Crime stat release shows Brixton robberies dip, while Linden and Sophiatown crimes continue rising
Local newsCrime statistics revealed Brixton robberies declined slightly, while Linden recorded increases in theft and shoplifting, and Sophiatown remained among Gauteng’s…
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Johannesburg water systems to face scheduled maintenance, despite already being dangerously fragile
Local newsResidents across Gauteng are being urged to prepare for possible water supply disruptions as Rand Water and Eskom begin critical…
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Rand Water set for winter water supply interruptions due to critical Eskom maintenance
Local newsResidents across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and several other municipalities are being urged to prepare for possible water disruptions as Eskom…
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Wits students raise data safety fears following Ulwazi cyberattack and information breach
Local newsStudents have raised concerns over personal data safety and cybersecurity after a cyberattack on the university’s Ulwazi platform exposed sensitive…
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Fears rise of contractor abandoning Fairland gabions project altogether
Local newsFairland Estate residents say they feel abandoned after the contractor exited the delayed gabions project, leaving behind unfinished excavations, environmental…
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Melville Koppies smelter gets tech upgrade as University of Johannesburg launches augmented reality experience
Local newsThis AR project allows visitors to use their smartphones to see a historically grounded, 3D reconstruction of the ancient smelter.
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Complaints grow over neglect and security concerns at Eeufees Oord
Local newsResidents at Eeufees Oord Retirement Home have raised serious concerns over safety, maintenance failures and deteriorating living conditions, with some…
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Hofmeyer Drive media query stagnant as repair timeline remains unchanged
Local newsMore than a month after questions were sent to the Johannesburg Roads Agency, frustration around Hofmeyer Drive continues mounting as…
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UJ Future Forward Fun Run invites walkers joggers and athletes supporting students needing financial assistance
Local newsThousands of footsteps will carry hope across Johannesburg when the University of Johannesburg hosts the Steps 2 UJ Future Forward…
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Residents question transparency as City Power closes fault tickets without repairs
Local newsAfter mounting complaints over unresolved outages and prematurely closed tickets, City Power has outlined how its fault reporting system works,…
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City of Johannesburg cash gap raises serious governance and funding concerns
Local newsA Treasury letter cited by Helen Zille outlines a major financial shortfall in Johannesburg, raising concerns over the city’s ability…
