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Land invasion halts plans to build classrooms at Tswelopele secondary school
A land invasion at Tswelopele Secondary School in Ivory Park has disrupted plans to build new classrooms, significantly impacting the…
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Police recover 2 bodies from river
Divers from the Ekurhuleni Water Policing and Diving Services recovered the bodies of two men in Thembisa. On August 6,…
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Dad found guilty of killing 5-year-old son amid paternity dispute with mother
A father who killed his 5-year-old son after an argument with the child’s mother over his paternity was found guilty…
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Spate of suicides shock Gauteng Education MEC
Education MEC Matome Chiloane says he’s shocked by a spate of suicides at a Gauteng school. Four pupils at the…
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4 pupils allegedly commit suicide in 10 days at Ivory Park school
The Eqinisweni Secondary School community is facing a string of tragedies after four pupils from the school allegedly committed suicide…
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Metro police on a mission in Joburg problem hotspots this New Year’s Eve
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) said it would be carrying out operations in problematic areas in Johannesburg on New…
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Suspects in possession of unlicensed firearms & ammunition, dealing with dagga in Ivory Park arrested
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) arrested five male suspects for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and dealings in…
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Law graduate who drove on Bolt as side hustle shot dead by passengers in Midrand
A University of Johannesburg law graduate who drove on e-hailing platform Bolt as a side hustle while waiting for a…
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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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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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Help for affected Ivory Park residents following floods
Residents at Ivory Park’s Riverside Informal Settlement have been relocated to a temporary shelter after flash floods on Friday night.…
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Ivory Park residents relocated after flash floods
Ivory Park residents near Tembisa in Midrand have been relocated to a temporary shelter after flash floods on Friday night.…
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Suspects linked to EMPD inspector’s murder arrested a day before burial
Two men suspected of being involved in the murder of an Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) inspector have been arrested.…
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Hundreds arrested during O Kae Molao
Hundreds of people have been arrested during Operation Okae Molao in Ivory Park. Police targetted crime hotspots with a focus…
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The most load shedding in a year – Eskom on track to beat one record
Eskom is optimistic it won’t need to switch off our power next week but 2021 is on course to surpass…
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Eskom power crisis won’t hurt ANC at the polls, says Ramaphosa
African National Congress (ANC) deputy president David Mabuza said it’s the responsibility of its members to return the Tshwane back…
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2021 local elections: Political party leaders campaigning across the country 15 days before the day
Political party leaders are campaigning across the country with 15 days before the municipal elections. Service delivery issues have taken…
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Eskom signs MOU with City of Joburg to supply power to certain regions
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which is expected to facilitate…
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Areas that owe Eskom billions won’t be the utility’s problem in a year, says Moerane
Joburg Mayor Mpho Moerane on Thursday said he was committing to making sure that in just 12 months, communities like…
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ANC backtracks on statements made about power agreement with Eskom
The ANC in Johannesburg has withdrawn its statement that a power purchase agreement had been signed between the metro and…
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Plans to take over electricity supply in Soweto at final stages, says Mayor Moerane
Joburg’s new Mayor Mpho Moerane on Tuesday said plans to take over the supply of electricity to certain communities, including…
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High demand affecting water flow into some reservoirs, says Joburg Water
Joburg Water said that the flow of water into some reservoirs was not sufficient due to high demand. It said…
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GP to target high-density areas in bid to ramp up COVID vaccinations
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that they would expand their vaccination rollout campaign to reach as many citizens as possible…
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Five men found guilty for the murder of Rhythm City actor Dumisani Masilela
5 men have been found guilty for the murder of Rhythm City actor Dumisani Masilela. The five Bongani John Masombuka,…
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Divorcee-to-be lies about hijack after giving her car to sellers
A 40-year-old woman going through a divorce has been arrested after allegedly opening a false hijacking case at the Boksburg…
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City Power granted R19.9 billion to address operational challenges
Joburg City Power has been allocated billions in its budget for the 2021-2022 financial year to address its many challenges…
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Teacher accused of raping Ivory Park pupil hands himself over to police
Gauteng police say an Ivory Park teacher who had been on the run after allegedly raping a grade 10 pupil…
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Sadtu calls for swift action against teacher accused of raping pupil in Ivory Park
Teachers union Sadtu has called for swift action to be taken against a teacher accused of raping a Grade 10…
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Eskom implements load reduction in FS, NW, KZN, Limpopo and Gauteng
Eskom will be implementing load reduction in the Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, the North West province, and KwaZulu Natal to…
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Man finds house empty after his girlfriend of 4 weeks disappears with all his property
For Tshepo Baloyi (37), it was love at first sight. He was so into his new girlfriend that he accepted…
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Drama as police officers run to Sangoma for help after thieves steal police van
A police van was hijacked by thugs last Tuesday, but instead of chasing after the thugs, the officers allegedly consulted…
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Load reduction: Soweto and Ivory Park residents without power
Thousands of people in Soweto and Ivory Park had to make do without electricity as they woke up on Monday…
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Load reduction hit Soweto and Ivory Park residents
Thousands of people in Soweto and Ivory Park on Tuesday woke up without electricity. Eskom deliberately cut them off at…
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Mixed reactions over illegal schools in Ivory Park
There has been a mixed reaction from community members in Ivory Park after several schools in the area were shut…
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Parents left worried as schools close
The parents of more than 1 000 pupils have been left worried about where their child will attend school after…
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2 illegal schools shut down in Joburg
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says an application to start a school does not equate to permission to start operating,…
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About twenty people arrested in connection with illegal schools in Ivory Park
Close to 20 people have now been arrested in connection with illegal schools in Ivory Park next to Tembisa. Gauteng…
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Ekurhuleni metro police officer dies after being shot at home
An Ekurhuleni metro policeman died after being shot at his home in Ivory Park on Sunday. Const Mopi Johannes Matloa…
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10 people held for attack on police in Northern Cape
Eight people were arrested after storming a police station in Roodepan in the Northern Cape on Friday armed with knives…
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Eskom cuts power in large parts of Soweto and Ivory Park
Eskom has cut power to large parts of Soweto and Ivory Park on Monday morning. The utility said it’s implemented…
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Man arrested after girlfriend’s body exhumed from shallow grave
Police say the 31-year-old woman had been reported missing on 7 June. The Roodepan Police are investigating a murder case…
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Minister Motshekga – We won’t force schools to reopen if the necessary PPE is unavailable
Angie Motshekga said she was pleased with the rate at which schools were preparing for reopening, and that schools will…
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Gauteng police arrest 41 suspects connected to recent attacks on schools
Gauteng police have arrested 41 suspects in connection with the torching and burglaries at school in the province. A number…
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Parts of Ivory Park to get electricity in the new year
After more than 20 years, many will have only the memory of dark homes and cold winter seasons as the…
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Lesufi shuts down 20 bogus schools in Ivory Park
The department has begun to conduct an audit with the intention to accommodate all affected learners in neighbouring schools. The…
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