Local news
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Government to act after traces of HIV meds found in SA water sources
Local newsA recent scientific study has revealed concerning levels of HIV treatment drugs found in SA water sources, prompting swift action…
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Soweto workshop highlights stokvels’ role in building generational wealth
Local newsA financial workshop in Soweto urged communities to use stokvels for investment, growth and digital banking to unlock generational wealth.
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Career day empowers youth and supports local NPOs
Local newsMichelin hosted a NextGen Leadership Career Day to empower youth with career insights in the tyre industry. The event highlighted…
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Free scoliosis surgery changes young woman’s life in Meadowlands
Local newsThanks to Dr Zwelibanzi Zondo’s compassion and Clinix Tshepo Themba Hospital’s support, a patient now stands taller and stronger after…
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Soweto’s Legendary OG empowers local hip-hop talent through independent label
Local newsDriven by a love for music, Soweto-born Macebo Mdluli—known as Legendary OG—founded Do-Uproductionz to give rising hip-hop artists a platform.…
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Youth connect to fight unemployment
Local NewsThe Soweto Independent Youth In Creative Arts launched its first networking session in Orlando West, bringing together young creatives, entrepreneurs…
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Meadowlands community rallies in prayer to combat social ills
Local newsThe Gauteng Department of Community Safety and partners hosted a prayer event in Meadowlands, uniting the community against GBV, crime…
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Family buries Thobile Tshabalala after US death
Local newsAfter a five-week struggle to repatriate her body from the US, the family of Thobile Mnisi Tshabalala laid her to…
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Murder suspect appears in court after boy’s death in Fleurhof
Local newsJaden-Lee was reported missing in May 2025 by his mother and was later found unconscious on the staircase of the…
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Klipspruit family escapes gas explosion as shack fire spreads to two homes
Local newsA gas explosion turned a normal day into horror for a Klipspruit family as flames tore through their shack.
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Home Affairs extends hours for Smart ID and passport services for learners
Local newsLearners can now visit Home Affairs offices until 18:00 from July 7 to 21 to apply for or collect Smart…
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President Ramaphosa to address nation on July 13 over national security concerns
Local newsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa will address South Africans on Sunday, July 13, regarding serious national security concerns following allegations made by…
