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Investigations underway to find remaining suspects in Highveld Mall business robbery
21+ hour, 10+ min ago (184+ words) Police urge for the public's assistance in nabbing suspects who were involved in an business robbery at Highveld Mall. This comes after three of the group of suspects which robbed a jewellery shop at the mall were shot dead while…...
Water crisis leaves ward 36 residents in limbo
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (339+ words) ANGRY, frustrated and fed-up is how residents have described their prolonged water outage in their suburbs over the past six days. Parts of Ward 36 have been experiencing intermittent water supply, low pressure, and at times no water for several weeks....
Helen Joseph Hostel sewage crisis nears relief as project hits 50% completion
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (390+ words) The multimillion-rand sewer reticulation project at Helen Joseph Hostel is slowly progressing, with officials confirming that at least half of the work has now been completed. Despite visible challenges, such as sewage pooling in certain sections and delays caused by…...
Soweto residents unimpressed by 'sgebengu' Zille's river rafting
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (476+ words) A screenshot of Helen Zille river rafting in Soweto. Picture: X / @Helen Zille4 Jozi Social media will be a key battlefield in the optics war for the future of Johannesburg, but it may not always reflect the experiences of those in…...
Sample Salt Rock's top-5 hot spots
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (323+ words) From outdoorsy activities and relaxed beaches to must-see markets and spicy delicacies, Salt Rock has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a day out or a quick lunch, read on for a cheat sheet on what to look out…...
When the pen betrays the truth: How rushed journalism turns tragedy into national damage
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (844+ words) This is a letter written following the recent murder of Martha Mani Rantsofu, an Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) employee. Richard Chaka, who is also an employee of the ELM writes: Journalists are supposed to destroy myths and lies, not promote,…...
Rocking the Vaal breaks Guinness World Record in landmark community event
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (275+ words) The Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce (GTCOC), in partnership with Emerald Resort and Casino, successfully broke a Guinness World Record on Saturday, April 11 during the annual Rocking the Vaal festival. The record attempt aimed to surpass the existing benchmark of…...
One woman's compassion becomes Alexandra's lifeline
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (175+ words) We are focusing more on feeding to combat poverty, and to prevent children from going to the streets and adopting ill manners, such as stealing, because of hunger." Also read: Get involved in feeding the hungry On any given day,…...
WATCH: MEC on department's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and state of the education
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (743+ words) Education MEC Lebogang Maile confirmed that the Gauteng Department of Education will engage various stakeholders to discuss how they can all play their part in ensuring the implementation of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and related programmes aimed at improving the education…...
City instability and financial concerns dominate Johannesburg Crisis Alliance summit
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (352+ words) Johannesburg is facing a moment of profound uncertainty, with civic leaders warning that the stakes could not be higher as the city approaches the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). This was the central focus of the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance (JCA)s…...