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Santa Shoebox Project reaches 80% target with two weeks remaining
NewsDrop-off points across South Africa prepare for November delivery celebrations as several regions struggle to meet pledging goals.
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IPID arrests Honeydew police sergeant for alleged sexual abuse
CrimeSensitive ContentThe 49-year-old officer is accused of raping and sexually grooming a female relative under his care between 2022 and October…
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Zeiss candle maker turns passion into festive business
Local newsRoodepoort artisan shares candle-making knowledge and encourages residents to explore creative ways of earning an income.
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IEC ready to support voters with disabilities ahead of local elections
Local elections newsVoters can access accessible voting stations, assistive ballot templates and home visits to help them participate in the 2026 Local…
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Illicit costs more than you think: Buy legit and grow the neighbourhood
BusinessSponsoredBuying cheap contraband might feel like a personal win at the till, but local communities and honest shopkeepers end up…
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Panorama learner shines on district stage
SchoolsA Panorama Primary learner secures second place in the district Social Sciences Olympiad.
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Role and limits of a ward councillor explained
Local elections newsResidents often turn to their local representative first, but understanding where civic authority ends is key to effective community action.
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#IMadeMyMark: 18-year-olds urged to vote in 2026 Local Government Elections
Local elections newsThe IEC encourages voter participation, highlighting how elections shape communities and democracy.
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From a local repair shop to a national retailer
NewsFrom a modest Durban North repair operation in 1979 to a household name with 22 stores across South Africa, Hirsch’s…
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Roodepoort Police Station claims top honours at Johannesburg District Excellence Awards
Local newsPolice officers in Roodepoort are celebrating after securing Station of the Year honours alongside individual accolades at a district awards…
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Ogle Foundation continues to feed the community
Local newsThe founder of the foundation says food insecurity remains a major concern, prompting her to make a difference.
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Former committee member turns undertaker to donate pacemakers to animal hospital
Local newsA local undertaker has teamed up with Florida Veterinary Hospital to find use for used pacemakers.
