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Mayfair, Crosby residents push back after days without water
Local newsTaps run dry across Johannesburg communities, driving frustrated households into the streets to demand urgent municipal action.
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Power outage hits Melville, Parkhurst and surrounding suburbs following faults at City Power substations
Local newsThree City Power substations have tripped, leaving several Johannesburg suburbs without electricity while technical teams investigate the cause.
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Who are the Ward 117 councillor candidates for 2026?
Local Elections newsWho is vying to represent Ward 117? Meet the candidates, explore their priorities and find out what they plan to…
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Greymont residents despair over eight-year bridge closure and open sewage leak
Local newsHomeowner Sudhir Daya has raised concerns about deteriorating infrastructure and a lack of visible progress, while Ward 86 councillor Chantelle…
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Community Cleaners cyclists race to protect Fairland park
Local sportAlison Blair and Craig Vandeleur are taking on Ride Joburg with a R30 000 fundraising target to help fence the…
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Wits Social Good Hackathon participants build tech to tackle water leaks and service failures
Local newsFrom an app connecting residents with repair workers to a tool that prioritises water leaks, student teams are using technology…
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Grade 8 gymnast Addison Fenner shines with national gold and bronze
Local newsFourteen-year-old Addison Fenner placed third overall in her age group and won gold on beam at the South African National…
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De La Salle Holy Cross College cellist Dilara Yilmaz tunes into national competition success
Local newsSixteen-year-old cellist Dilara Yilmaz won her category at the Victoria K Bennett Music Competition and is preparing to compete against…
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Franklin D Roosevelt Primary parents demand principal’s removal one year after reinstatement
Local newsStaff morale drops and teacher departures leave learners without subject educators as leadership concerns mount at a Johannesburg school.
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Pinnacle College Linden learner Rachel Mathi earns Gauteng colours and platinum ratings
Local newsFrom school talent shows to the National Children’s Theatre, Rachel Mathi’s passion for singing and acting is earning recognition –…
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My Vote Counts and JCA break down municipal coalition rules and hung councils
Local Elections newsAs local government elections approach, non-profit organisation My Vote Counts unpacks hung councils, proportional representation, and voting requirements.
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Preparing children for future
Local newsFor one mother, preparing her daughter for the future means building confidence, resilience and opportunity – not simply paying school…
