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South Africa News
Wits SRC launches clean-up campaign to raise funds for indebted students
The Student Representative Council at Wits University launched a clean-up campaign to raise funds for students with historical debt. The…
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Joburg City Power cuts off electricity at Hillbrow flats owing over R5 million
Johannesburg City Power is returning to Hillbrow to complete the electricity cut-off operation at a block of flats owing over…
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Illegal document manufacturing plant uncovered in Hillbrow
A tip-off from the community has led to the arrest of a 47-year-old suspect who was found with fraudulent documents…
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Slain Diepsloot protest victim Elvis Nyathi’s family to hold memorial service
The friends and family of slain Zimbabwean national Elvis Nyathi will gather in his memory in Hillbrow on Thursday afternoon.…
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South Africa News
UN in SA working with other departments to tighten migration regulations
The United Nations in South Africa says it is working with various departments in the country to tighten regulations around…
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Man sentenced for scamming public R1.6 million through fake Lotto messages
The Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced Kingsley Osunde to three years’ direct imprisonment and an additional two…
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Operation Dudula organisers vow to reclaim Hillbrow
The organizers of Operation Dudula are calling on shop owners in Hillbrow to employ South Africans only. Dozens of people…
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Police call on Dudula members to comply with the law
Gauteng Police officers have urged Dudula members to comply with the law and do what is right. A March that…
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Operation Dudula targets undocumented hawkers in Hillbrow
Operation Dudula is heading back to Hillbrow. Organizers of the controversial group claim they’re removing undocumented foreign traders and drug…
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South Africa News
Operation Dudula takes to the streets of Hillbrow
Operation Dudula claims most criminal activity is committed by undocumented foreign nationals, many of whom reside in Hillbrow, as tensions…
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South Africa News
Drama as ANC leader who kicked woman nominated to become Joburg councillor
The ANC branch leader sentenced for kicking a woman outside Luthuli House during a 2018 protest has been nominated to…
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Accidents
No injuries reported at building fire
Netcare 911 responded to reports of a building fire on Polly street in Hillbrow Johannesburg. On arrival, Emergency services found…
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Mzansi Celebs
Comedian breathes fire after security guard beats him up for no reason
Comedian, musician, and fashion designer, Promise Sibanda, was allegedly moered by a security guard for no reason. The 34-year-old said…
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South Africa News
Queen Regent Mantfombi laid to rest amid fears of fresh tensions in Zulu monarchy
The late Zulu nation’s Queen Regent, Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, was on Wednesday brought to the KwaKhangela palace for the last…
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South Africa News
EFF pickets outside Hillbrow police station as they lay charge against Pravin Gordhan – PICS
EFF supporters gathered in numbers outside the Hillbrow police station on Wednesday as party deputy president Floyd Shivambu laid a…
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Joburg mugging goes wrong: Victim takes out a gun on Hillbrow thugs – Video
It takes courage to walk around the streets of Hillbrow and it needs a leap of faith to confront the…
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South Africa News
Ipid probes Hillbrow man’s death after he jumps from 5th floor flat window
The Independent Police Investigative Directive (Ipid) is looking into details surrounding the death of a Hillbrow man who allegedly jumped…
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South Africa News
Mission accomplished as Hillbrow celebrates peaceful New Year’s Eve
Residents of the Johannesburg suburb Hillbrow, which in the past was associated with violence and unruliness, mostly spent New Year’s…
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2 in court for allegedly asking hotel group for R67k bribe to reduce rates bill
Two people have appeared in court in Hillbrow on charges of extorting Tsogo Sun of more than R60 000. Goodwill…
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South Africa News
Hillbrow father found guilty of abusing and murdering son
A Hillbrow father has been found guilty of murdering his son and the mother as an accessory in the High…
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