25+ min ago   (491+ words) In the news today, police confiscated 100 firearms and ammunition during a raid on a security company in Soweto. Meanwhile, EFF leader Julius Malema said his party would campaign in KwaZulu-Natal despite what he described as a tough political environment. The…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago   (319+ words) The mountains of refuse choking Alexandra’s streets will not disappear overnight, chair of chairs in the City of Johannesburg and Ward 116 councillor Adolph Marema has conceded, as the city scrambles to contain a waste crisis fuelled by weeks of disruption…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (254+ words) Deputy chairperson Junior Seanego said that the impact of the donation went beyond the equipment itself. “It motivates them. They are not from the same backgrounds, some lack this, and others lack that. It shows them that they are seen....

1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (405+ words) Randburg’s Ferndale Recreation Centre became the country’s stage for women’s skateboarding on Sunday, as The Skate School Academy hosted The Motherland, officially South Africa’s largest dedicated women’s skateboarding competition to date. More than thirty girls travelled from across the country…...

2+ hour, 15+ min ago   (299+ words) With a busy tournament weekend on the horizon, Midrand Chess Club is sharpening its players’ skills as they prepare to compete in two major chess events. The club held a focused practice session on August 22 at Halfway House Primary School,…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago   (617+ words) “Not all the scars left by violence are visible. A frightening encounter, an abusive relationship, or sexual assault can leave lasting emotional wounds that continue long after the immediate danger has passed.” These were the words from Samela Hoza, a…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago   (323+ words) In the spirit of giving and community service, Amazing Grace Private School came together to make a meaningful difference. Learners, teachers, parents, and staff generously collected donations to support families in the Eskom community who are in need. The initiative…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (429+ words) The You Matter Walk will return to Irene in September for its fifth annual walk, bringing together an expected 1 000 people in a collective show of support for mental health and suicide awareness. The walk will take place on September 12, from…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago   (270+ words) Ward 115 councillor Mark van der Merwe says residents have experienced major service-delivery problems over the past months, with several infrastructure issues having remained unresolved for months, or even years. Van der Merwe specifically raised concerns about the Craigavon rising main…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago   (216+ words) Dalton has confirmed that he filed for divorce from Sako, following weeks of speculation about the couple’s relationship. “A lot of people got questions about what’s going on with me and Sako. So today, we’re gonna give the people what…...