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Volunteers help restore damaged middle dam wall at Botanical Gardens
Local newsVolunteers, environmentalists, and scientists joined forces to restore the middle dam at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens to help safeguard one…
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Paulshof residents applaud swift City Parks response to Braamfontein Spruit dumping
Local newsAfter weeks of concern over illegal dumping along the Braamfontein Spruit, Paulshof residents are praising Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo…
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From the UK to Braamfontein: A daughter’s promise to remember
Local newsSioux Jessen returned from Europe to plant aloes at her family gravesite and honour the mother she still misses every…
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Meet the teen finding his voice through community theatre
Local newsAt just 16, Kgothatso Chiwayo is already an award-winning actor and youth leader. He says Franklin Players has shown him…
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Meet the six-year-old dancer dreaming of Switzerland
Local newsRadford House learner Lilliphé Brandenberg has been dancing since she was two. Now, at alomst seven, she is already heading…
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The Northcliff club that offers a safe landing place after loss
Local newsFrom grief and divorce to retirement and isolation, Our Club offers residents a warm, welcoming space to make new friends…
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Supporters from Melville, Victory Park, Fontainebleau, and Vrededorp transform disabled Vrededorp man’s life
Local newsVolunteers from across Johannesburg spent Mandela Day giving a young man living with a disability a fresh start.
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City Power links Newlands three-month power outage to damaged feeder cable
Local newsUpdateSpokesperson Isaac Mangena assured that they will replace the damaged feeder cable, but electricity supply will only be restored once…
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Lions hunt Bulls in Currie Cup stampede
Local sportThe Lions raced into a commanding halftime lead before sealing a convincing home victory.
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Our Club offers seniors a place to belong
Local newsFor many older adults living alone after divorce, bereavement, or separation, Our Club is offering something invaluable – friendship, companionship,…
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Playground Fest celebrates the power of art and community in Roosevelt Park
Local newsLaughter, music and moving performances filled the Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre as Franklin Players launched a new festival celebrating inclusion…
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Newlands residents take to streets over three-month power outage
Local newsFrustrated residents say months without power have crippled businesses, schools and daily life.
