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Roodepoort residents lace up for Hollard Daredevil Run
Local sportResidents donned purple Speedos for the Hollard Daredevil Run to raise prostate cancer awareness and show support for men affected…
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City Power addresses frequent outages at Florida North Substation
MunicipalCity Power says aged infrastructure, theft and vandalism are the main causes of frequent problems at Florida North Substation.
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17 iThuba and Pretoria South Lions cyclists conquer Stellenbosch terrain
Local sportDespite facing tough terrain and mechanical setbacks, the team battled through every obstacle to secure Gauteng a stellar second-place finish…
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#LocalElections2026: Meet your FF Plus ward councillor candidates
Local elections newsWhat changes do Freedom Front Plus candidates want to see in local government? The Roodepoort Record asked them about their…
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Maud Street residents fall victim to gate motor theft in Florida
CrimeA Florida resident expressed dismay at the police's refusal to register a theft case on the basis that he does…
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Unexplained foul smell leaves West Rand residents blaming their cats
MunicipalUpdateResidents from Randfontein to Fourways reported a foul odour on October 28, with some initially suspecting their pets were to…
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Honeydew police sergeant remains in custody over alleged sexual abuse
CrimeUpdateThe officer is accused of assaulting and sexually grooming a female relative who was 14 when the alleged abuse began.
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Rotten-egg odour sweeps across West Rand into Fourways
MunicipalCommunity security officers and politicians raise health and monitoring concerns as an unexplained sulphur stench lingers over Gauteng suburbs.
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Chris Coetzee takes the helm at Roodepark School
SchoolsRoodepark School has appointed Chris Coetzee, a 20-year veteran of the school, as its new principal.
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Joburg Water dismisses citywide tap contamination claims
MunicipalResidents are urged to ignore viral alerts claiming municipal drinking supplies are unsafe, with officials advising on how to report…
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Father-daughter duo to represent SA at Youth Olympics
Local sportDuné van Zyl targets gold on the international stage with her head coach and her father by her side in…
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El Niño could bring hotter, drier summer to West Rand
Local newsWeather conditions could bring severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and hail despite reduced seasonal rainfall.
