Local news
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Orlando West residents left in the dark as City Power cites material shortages
Local newsFaulty street lights have raised safety concerns, with City Power reportedly citing a shortage of materials needed to carry out…
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Gauteng Health warns against bribery and queue-jumping at public hospitals
Local NewsGauteng Health has urged patients to report officials who demand bribes or offer preferential treatment to bypass queues at public…
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Diepkloof residents bid farewell to community activist Lucas Molaba
Local newsFamily, friends and community members gathered to honour the life of Diepkloof Ext community leader Lucas Dikobe Molaba, who was…
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Soweto water police recover body of 12-year-old boy from water-filled site
Local NewsPolice divers recovered the body of a boy from an excavated water-filled site in Lefhureng, after a drowning incident on…
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Soweto women turn action into change
Local newsAs South Africa commemorates Women’s Month, Urban News shines a spotlight on two women who are making a difference in…
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Eldorado Park couple turns lifelong dream into matric success
Local newsThe Kaas couple overcame work, family and study pressures to achieve a qualification they had always wanted.
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MEC Lebogang Maile addresses gang-related violence in Westbury
Local newsThis comes after five learners were reportedly shot, with three loosing their lives.
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Gauteng government plans more housing projects across Johannesburg
Local newsThe Gauteng government says more houses are planned for Johannesburg as part of efforts to address the housing backlog, improve…
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Soweto Kota Festival returns for the ninth year
Local newsThe award-winning Soweto Kota Festival is set to take place on September 5 and 6 at the Elkah Cricket Oval…
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Lufhereng housing project delivers 163 new homes in Soweto
Local newsThe handover highlights collaboration between the national, provincial and local spheres of government to accelerate the delivery of sustainable human…
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Diepkloof police seek public help in finding missing Tebogo Rampja
Local NewsPolice are appealing for information to help locate Rampja, who was last seen leaving his Diepkloof home on July 10.
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Road Traffic Infringement Agency warns motorists about traffic fine scams
Local newsMotorists are urged to verify traffic infringement messages through official channels and avoid making payments on unauthorised platforms.
