Local news
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Joburg Theatre brings SS Mendi story to life with Dancing the Death Drill
Local newsExperience the powerful stage adaptation of Fred Khumalo’s novel, commemorating the soldiers lost on the SS Mendi, showing 9–28 September.
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Township travel initiative opens doors to affordable escapes in Soweto
Local newsResort holidays and hotel stays in South Africa have long been seen as the domain of the affluent, with many…
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Legendary South African actress Mam’ Nandi Nyembe dies at 75
Local newsHer death was confirmed by the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and her family on August 23. Tributes…
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Deputy Minister inspects Orlando West, Dobsonville, and Pennyville industrial parks
Local newsThe visit was aimed to assess the current conditions of the parks
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Candlelight vigil in remembrance of Mthokozisi Mvelase at Maponya Mall
Local NewsIn a powerful show of unity, Pimville residents held a prayer walk and candlelight vigil at Maponya Mall in memory…
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Eskom unveils first renewable offtake plan to diversify SA’s energy mix
Local newsThe programme marks a major step in Eskom’s turnaround plan, aiming to integrate more renewables while ensuring security of supply.
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School transport association gives back to the community of Orlando, Soweto
Local NewsDe Porres Scholar Transport Association donates toilet papers and sanitary pads to St. Martin de Porres High School, showing their…
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Star-studded Soweto Kota Festival to hit Dobsonville
Local NewsCelebrate Heritage Month the kasi way when the Soweto Kota Festival brings family-friendly fun, local culture and star performers back…
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Fleurhof Mall promises economic opportunities between Soweto and Roodepoort
Local newsThe site connects Soweto to the western suburbs via key arterial routes. This location positions the mall to draw customers…
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Emperors Palace packed for Celeste Ntuli comedy show
Local newsDouglasdale’s queen of comedy, Celeste Ntuli, joined by Skhumba Hlophe, Ndumiso Lindi, Trevor Gumbi and Tsitsi Chiumya, had 3,500 fans…
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Eldorado Park child protection drive rescues 27 children from unsafe homes
Local newsThe Eldorado Park Community Interventions Forum, with SAPS and social workers, removed 27 children from homes affected by substance abuse…
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Calm returns to Maponya Mall following e-hailing driver’s death
Local newsThe South African Government News Agency reports that tensions at Maponya Mall in Soweto have eased after Gauteng MEC for…
