Looking back at 2023
Here is a glimpse of the news highlights in our community during 2023.
As we enter 2024, here is a glimpse of the news highlights in our community during 2023.
January
• Adopt-A-Cop initiative launched by Moffat View SAPS and CPF at Diversity and The Hill high schools.
• The Gauteng Department of Education had only 0,48% of learners in Grade One and Eight who were still to be placed by the 10th.
• A man dies as a truck crashes into the Kliprivier bridge.
• The mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse, and Group Corporate and Shared Services, Leah Knott launched the start of manufacturing of the city’s red fleet.
February
• Social ills were in the spotlight in schools.
• New MMCs announced for the City of Johannesburg.
• Community urged to unite against crime in Naturena.
• Visions of Joy hosts an art festival for orphans and vulnerable children at St Mary’s Children’s Home.
• Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi made his maiden speech of the State of the Province Address at the Johannesburg City Hall.
• Unathi Mamane from the South wins a brand-new locally made Toyota Cross at Rand Stadium Toyota, The Glen.
March
• Active Youngins Foundation (AYF) hosts a developmental programme to empower and encourage the youth with career choices.
• Johannesburg Water and Johannesburg Road Agency work together to mitigate challenges that influence the response time of reinstatement teams.
• Future School’s dismissal of teachers sparks anger.
• The Smokehouse Restaurant at The View in Kibler Park enjoys a grand opening.
• As part of community involvement, a team from Caxton Local Media enjoys an insightful visit with the learners at Trinityhouse Glenvista who belong to a journalism club.
• Joburg South residents are up in arms over a lack of water.
April
• Low-value aluminium conductors replace the underground cable to lessen theft in Naturena and Eikenhof area.
• Balwin Properties had a spectacular launch for the public at Thaba-Eco Village Lifestyle Centre, Kliprivier.
• Johannesburg Water announced and welcomed its new board of directors.
• Paulina Bakualufu, a mother from Turffontein shines a light on autism.
• City Power says outages are beyond their control.
• The DA Ward 57 Joburg South constituency pays tribute to Uncle William Jacobs who passed away.
• Robertsham Primary School turns 70 years old.
May
• Manichand Beharilal from Oakdene writes a children’s book.
• Simangele ‘Smash’ Hadebe, the local SA Flyweight and African Boxing Union champ beat the World Boxing Council Asia champ in an eight-round bout.
• Kabelo Gwamanda from Al Jama-ah is the new mayor of Johannesburg.
• Ten burglaries leave pensioner living in fear.
• Three children die in a freak accident in Jackson informal settlement.
• The family of the slain Jamillah van Staden feels dejected after the trial of the murder case is postponed.
June
• Over a dozen women graduated after completing three months of training on sewing at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in La Rochelle.
• City Power and Minister of Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa meet about electricity.
• Portugese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal visit Turffontein.
• Families (15 people) destitute as fire guts home in Turffontein.
• Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda promises change in his maiden SOCA speech.
• A royal day as QueenMoyo wins a brand new Hyundai at SUPERSPAR Xavier.
• A 13-year-old, Thabelo Makhode from Kibler Park Secondary School, becomes a junior TV presenter on SABC for Kids News and Current Affairs.
• Fury over ‘defected’ homes in Olive Tree Estate, South Hills.
• Animal Anti-Cruelty League was devastated due to burglary.
July
• Recyclers in the south benefit from book sales of Deacon Walter Middleton of St Patrick’s Catholic Church in La Rochelle.
• Johannesburg Society for the Blind’s production received recognition at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda.
• Miss Earth SA and Europa Art reach out to communities for Mandela Day.
• Southerners welcomed snow as they went outside their homes to enjoy the unexpected weather conditions.
• Little Angels Nursery School commemorates Mandela Day by raising funds for the Johannesburg Society for the Blind.
August
• Toddler dies in a shack fire in Turffontein.
• The South Hills Library celebrates the valuable role of women.
• After nearly half a century of serving as a culinary landmark and a place of cherished memories, Restaurante Parreirinha relocates to Melrose Arch in Joburg North.
• Ronwyn Morgan-Rhodes was elected as the new principal of Randeor School.
• Babita Deokaran’s murderers receive a jail sentence.
September
• City Power secures more power.
• Former City of Johannesburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse resigns from her role within the DA.
• Mall of the South #Holler initiative tackles GBV head-on.
• Shootings in Jackson informal settlements perturb the residents.
• Laerskool Suidheuwels teachers painted a bleak picture of learners’ behaviour.
• Tribute to the passing of Henk Louw, a fearless visionary and beloved champion of Johannesburg south.
• City Power cut off defaulting and non-paying customers in Naturena.
October
• Possible relocation jeered in Kibler Park.
• The Southern Local Football Association hosted its inaugural Umkhosi Cup 2023 at Linhill Celtic Football Club grounds.
• JSPCA celebrates 121 years of service.
• The Hill High School learner, Nhlaluko Mhlaba shines in South African Championships Performing Arts (SACOPA).
• Couple dies in Booysens informal settlement fire.
November
• Gino’s Paesa Pizzeria celebrates 40 years and wins South Africa’s best pizza restaurant.
• SOJO and partners celebrate 25 years.
• Thousands of pensioners apply for rebates.
• Maskandi artist, Mlethwa Majola released a single Amabhokobhoko.
• Bellavista and Chrisville youth tackle social ills challenges in collaboration with Youth Lab, Dreamville and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung SA.
December
• Honorary doctorate for humanitarian Clr Rashieda Landis.
• Men unite against gender-based violence at George Goch hostel.
• The new station commander at Moffat View SAPS, Lieutenant Colonel Shunny Govender maps the way forward for the station.
• Bellavista Clinic celebrates World Aids Day.
• Moffat View CPF and Glenanda North Residents Association donated 10 solar lights to Moffat View SAPS.
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