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Eldorado Park young voters divided ahead of November elections
Local NewsAhead of the November 4 local government elections, Eldorado Park's youth are divided between optimism for change, frustration with politics…
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Pimville mother living with epilepsy appeals for community support
Local newsLiving with epilepsy and recovering from a stroke, a Pimville mother is seeking assistance to improve her family's living conditions…
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Illegal dumping remains a growing concern in Soweto
Local newsPimville resident Nhlanhla Tshabalala said illegal dumping has a negative impact on the community, causing air pollution and attracting rodents.
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Gauteng Health mourns death of Bara Nursing College student
Local NewsA first-year nursing student was found dead in her residence room on August 4.
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South Africa marks 441 days without load-shedding as Eskom reports stronger grid
Local newsWith improved generation performance, fewer unplanned outages and significantly reduced diesel use, it is all helping Eskom keep the lights…
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JMPD cracks down on public urination across Johannesburg
Local NewsThe Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has intensified enforcement against public urination, warning that offenders face spot fines, arrest and prosecution…
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Mandela Legacy Awards honour Soweto’s community champions
Local newsInspired by the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela, the awards aimed to honour excellence, service, innovation and social responsibility.
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Soweto filmmaker Zoltar Miya turns township stories into global productions
Local newsThe company specialises in film and television production, documentaries, commercials, music videos, digital content and AI-driven creative solutions.
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Gauteng launches HPV vaccination campaign for Grade 5 girls
Local NewsThe Gauteng Department of Health is urging parents and guardians to return consent forms as it rolls out a free…
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SASSA confirms August grant payment dates and review schedule
Local newsSASSA has announced the August social grant payment schedule, including a dedicated payment day for beneficiaries whose grants are under…
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SASSA delays August grant payments for beneficiaries under review
Local NewsSASSA says beneficiaries whose social grants are under review will receive their August payments on August 7 instead of during…
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IEC welcomes strong voter registration turnout ahead of local elections
Local newsThe Electoral Commission has welcomed the positive response to the final voter registration weekend, with thousands of South Africans registering…
