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South Africa News
Attempted hijacking causes gridlock on London Road in Alexandra
An attempted hijacking on London Road in Alexandra led to a traffic gridlock on Tuesday morning. City Power spokesperson Isaac…
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Residents to stay thirsty until Friday, says Johannesburg Water
Johannesburg Water says residents who have suffered week-long water cuts should have a consistent supply by Friday. Parts of Gauteng…
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EFFSC: Shortage of beds at universities due to govt failure
The Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command (EFFSC) believes the shortage of beds at university student accommodations is due to the…
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Joburg City Power disconnects electricity to Reef & Johannesburg hotels
Johannesburg City Power said it disconnected electricity to The Reef and The Johannesburg hotels as it continues its revenue collection…
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City Power moves to cut off non-paying Joburg businesses from power grid
Joburg City Power on Tuesday said it wants to put an end to the culture of non-payment by businesses in…
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Joburg EMS concerned over Jukskei River levels as heavy rain continues
Emergency services are once again concerned about the high levels of the Jukskei River as heavy rains continue in Gauteng.…
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Joburg City Power working through backlog to end power outages after heavy rains
Parts of Johannesburg remain without power following recent heavy rains and storms that wreaked havoc in parts of Soweto, Alexandra,…
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City Power warns it will intensify scrapyard raids
A scrapyard manager has been arrested during a raid of metal dealers in Bramley and Alexandra in Johannesburg. The raid…
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Joburg City Power CEO condemns attacks on workers on duty
City Power’s CEO, Tshifularo Mashava, condemned violent attacks against the utility’s employees while on duty in some communities in Johannesburg.…
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Emergency Services: Exercise caution ahead of rainy start to the week
As more rain is forecast on Monday as well as on Tuesday, motorists and residents are being urged to exercise…
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Court hears alleged Joburg serial arsonist is an ex-convict who violated parole
The case involving a serial arsonist in Johannesburg has been postponed to next week after making his second appearance in…
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Calls for justice after teacher allegedly burned 2-year-old
Rights group Women and Men Against Child Abuse is calling for progress in the case of an Alexandra crèche teacher…
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Case of Alex toddler severely burnt with boiling water by teacher postponed
The parents of a two-year-old Alexandra boy who was severely burnt with boiling water at his creche told the publication…
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Panel: Violence spike in schools a symptom of society and the home
Abuse and violence in schools has become an endemic problem, exacerbated by the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent headlines…
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Alexandra high school protests for their safety after deputy principal stabbed by pupil
The Gauteng Department of Education has expressed great concern following the unrest that broke out by learners in Alexandra after…
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Plans to eradicate crime in Alexandra
Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela says they’ve arrested three people who have allegedly been terrorising Alexandra residents. They’re accused of…
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Joburg City Power lauds arrest of Alex metal scrap manager found with stolen cables
Joburg City Power has on Monday welcomed the arrest of a metal scrapyard manager in Wynberg, Alexandra, for being in…
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Mzansi Celebs
Actress Bukiwe Keva (Asanda) fired from Gomora through WhatsApp – Close source spills the beans
South African actress Bukiwe Keva was allegedly fired from the popular Mzansi Magic drama Gomora through a WhatsApp text message.…
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JMPD deploys extra officers to Alexandra
Amid efforts to increase police visibility and prevent crime, the City of Johannesburg has deployed an extra 64 JMPD officers…
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Alex crime spree suspects remain in custody
The case against 12 people accused of causing terror and chaos in Alexandra has been postponed to 1 August for…
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