Local news
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Protea Glen woman celebrates Zulu umemulo ceremony at 21
Local newsThe ceremony saw young girls dressed in traditional Zulu attire, singing and dancing to celebrate the occasion and honour the…
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Mother injured in Protea South shack fire that kills three children
Local NewsA tragedy in Gauteng leaves a community mourning after an early-morning blaze destroys a home.
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Dobsonville’s Margaret Gwele Primary marks 70 years of education
Local newsEstablished in 1956, Margaret Gwele Primary School is a proud Xhosa home language school that has educated and served generations…
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SASSA revises November grant payment dates
Local newsThe revised schedule follows consultations between SASSA and various stakeholders to ensure that grant payments are administered efficiently and securely,…
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Ten young leaders crowned at Pimville Youth of the Year event
Local newsThe annual leadership initiative highlighted the achievements, resilience and potential of young members from various communities.
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Church raises funds ahead of 50th anniversary
Local newsAfter years of trying, Jaiden Wilhelm Smith achieved his goal following three weeks of gruelling trials.
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Joburg pensioners reminded of 20 free Rea Vaya trips
Local newsPensioners and disabled residents can access 20 free Rea Vaya bus trips per month during off-peak hours.
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Soweto sports foundation hosts walk against GBV
Local newsAmabhujwa Foundation brought residents together for a 5km walk, aerobics session and friendly soccer match to promote awareness of gender-based…
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Bikers and residents march against GBV in Eldorado Park
Local newsMotorcycle clubs and grieving families called for justice for murdered women and urged authorities to oppose bail for the suspects…
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Soweto residents demonstrate outside Orlando
Local newsTensions remain high in Soweto as community members demand an end to asylum processing, while civic leaders urge calm and…
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Soweto residents plan protest at Orlando West and Pimville Home Affairs offices
Local NewsProtests are expected to continue at Home Affairs offices in Soweto following damage to vehicles during demonstrations in Orlando West.
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PUTCO launches pedestrian safety campaign in Soweto
Local NewsPrimary schools receive scholar patrol equipment as part of a road safety initiative aimed at protecting young pedestrians.
