Local news
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Carjacker attempts to steal G20-allocated vehicle along Empire Road
CrimeThe carjacker was wounded by the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) National Intervention Unit (NIU) as a result of this…
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Green Group comes together to keep Albertville Park looking awesome
Community galleriesMembers of the Albertville Green Group got dirty for their community over the weekend, cleaning up Albertville Park of litter…
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GBV protest at Sophiatown Police Station unites women against abuse and violence
Local newsWomen gathered in solidarity calling for action, safety, and an end to gender-based violence.
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Sewage crisis at Laerskool Esparanza Primary finally cleared
Local newsAfter months of foul odours, health risks, and cancelled sports, JW has cleared a concrete blockage that left a school…
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Questions arise as to the real effectiveness of the G20
Local newsAs South Africa hosts 20 of the world’s countries for the G20, questions are being raised as to whether it…
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Women for Change bring a haunting silence to Emmarentia at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
Local newsHundreds of women gathered at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens for the Women for Change shutdown, and even being blocked from…
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Friends of the Johannesburg Cemeteries member calls for revamp of Brixton Cemetery
Local newsFriends of Johannesburg Cemeteries’ Antoinette Morgan describes the state of the cemetery as a disgrace, and profoundly depressing, calling for…
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Fallen trees spark dozens of community alerts across Fairlands and surrounding suburbs
Local newsA spike in fallen trees has kept Beagle Watch patrol teams busy, triggering safety concerns.
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Wits masters student exposes impact of rising heat and water shortages on urban living
Community galleriesIkhira Dawood, geography, archaeology, and environmental studies masters’ student at Wits University, investigates how heat and water shortages reshape life…
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Concrete block blamed for Newlands sewage blockage, Johannesburg Water promises fix
Local newsThe sewage leak at Laerskool Esperanza Primary as been attributed to a concrete block, believed to be building rubble, that…
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Vulnerable Citizens Support Initiative urges community support to restore SAPS Victim Centres for children
Local newsA call for residents to help uplift SAPS Victim Empowerment Centres and bring comfort to vulnerable children.
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Gems you’ll find in Northcliff’s Gardens of the Golden City garden
Local newsLinda Pera shares some of the plants she has grown to love in her garden.
