Local news
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Roosevelt Park baker believes community bakeries could help tackle unemployment while feeding neighbourhoods
Local newsMarc Vogels believes small community bakeries could fight unemployment, improve nutrition, and bring neighbours together.
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Proteas dream comes true for University of Johannesburg netballer
Local newsNetball player Owethu Ngubane hopes her Commonwealth Games journey inspires young athletes to believe in themselves, work hard, and never…
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Westdene community demands dignity as Eeufees Oord Retirement Village residents endure neglect despite city improvement plans
Local newsA community-led audit has uncovered mould, failing infrastructure, security concerns, and vacant units at Eeufees Oord Retirement Village as volunteers…
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Hope hits home as Melville and residents across Johannesburg transform disabled young man’s room
Local newsMonths of planning and community support came together to transform one room and one life.
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Newlands is still battling power outages after last month’s substation fire
Local newsCity Power says ageing infrastructure and rising winter demand continue to place pressure on the electricity network.
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Constant delays on Hursthill 2 reservoir rehabilitation project leaves residents waiting for reliable water
Local newsWard 87 councillor Kyle Jacobs says delayed payments to contractors have indefinitely delayed the Hursthill 2 reservoir upgrade, threatening reliable…
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Six arrested as Flying Squad recovers hijacked vehicles and seizes drugs
Local newsA weekend policing operation across Johannesburg resulted in six arrests, the recovery of three stolen or hijacked vehicles, and the…
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Volunteers step in after storm damage at Braamfontein Cemetery
Local newsThe Friends of Johannesburg Cemeteries combined their annual Mandela Day service initiative with a much-needed storm recovery effort at Braamfontein…
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Community effort launches repair work at Botanical Gardens spillway
Local newsThe restoration effort, which began on Mandela Day, is expected to continue long after, with further downstream repairs already being…
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Water crisis continues across Northcliff, Linden, as recovery remains painfully slow
Local newsResidents in Northcliff, Linden, Emmarentia and surrounding suburbs are still battling an intermittent water supply as councillors question contingency planning,…
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Harley riders spread Christmas cheer at Emmarentia’s Eventide Home through annual winter charity initiative
Local newsThe Clearwater Chapter's annual Christmas in July initiative brought gifts, smiles and support to Eventide Home for the Aged.
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Albertsville volunteers turn 67 minutes into year-round community pride
Local newsFor the Clean & Green Group, Mandela Day simply meant doing what they do every month.
