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WATCH: Bikers ride through Johannesburg as search for missing baby Milano reaches 90 days
Local NewsA biker ride brought the community together in support of three-year-old Milano Tladi and his family as investigators continue following…
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WATCH: Sharing Kindness serves warm meals at Panorama Flea Market
Local NewsResthaven Ministries is honoured for its long-standing support of the Sharing Kindness Soup Kitchen in Mulbarton.
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Mondeor CPF fundraiser brings community together
Local NewsResidents, businesses and community partners supported the annual Wors Day event while helping raise funds for local safety initiatives.
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Joburg Council approves informal settlement development policy
Local NewsThe framework aims to improve service delivery, strengthen tenure security and guide development in the city’s informal communities.
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Local government explained: How municipalities, wards and councillors work
Local elections newsWith local elections approaching, voters can better understand how councils are structured and how councillors influence services in their communities.
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Understanding coalition government and what it means for our community
Local elections newsAs South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, understanding coalition government can help residents know how councils are…
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What does a two-thirds majority mean? Explainer for Ekurhuleni, Joburg South residents
Local elections newsEkurhuleni needs 113 votes for a budget and 150 for a two-thirds majority, while Johannesburg needs 136 and 180 respectively.
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WATCH: Pikitup disruption hits as Johannesburg south as refuse trucks remain idle
Local NewsCouncillors are seeking answers as contractors reportedly remain unable to operate and residents face growing refuse backlogs.
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How Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg councils are structured ahead of local elections
Local elections newsFrom ward and proportional-representation councillors to mayors and Speakers, here is how the two metros are governed and how council…
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Ward councillor candidates invited to introduce themselves ahead of elections
Local elections newsThe Southern Courier is inviting candidates in the area to share their plans and priorities with voters ahead of the…
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JMPD Traffic Warden shot dead in Turffontein, child shot in head during attack
CrimeReagan Joseph was fatally wounded inside his private vehicle in Turffontein, while one child sustained a gunshot wound to the…
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Turffontein Clinic nears completion as final works resume
Local NewsThe Johannesburg Development Agency has ordered contractors back to site to complete a two-storey primary healthcare facility for local residents.
