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CAA grounds 12 CemAir aircraft

The South African Civil Aviation Authority has grounded 12 aircraft operated by CemAir on Friday Morning. According to the aviation authority spokesperson Kabelo Ledwaba the withdrawal of the Certificate of Airworthiness privileges is precautionary and temporary‚ meaning that it will automatically expire after 24 hours at 5 AM on Saturday 03 February. SACAA says inspectors […]

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CJC ALEXANDRA CAMPUS SHUT DOWN

Students at Central Johannesburg next to Alexandra, stayed away from classes on Wednesday, and protested outside the college  over accommodation. They blamed the schools management for removing them from their previous accommodation without following the right procedures.. Their accommodation is outside the campus, but  is managed by the institution, and they students get financial assistance […]

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ALEXANDRA’S VERY OWN MOTHER TERESA TURNS 87

Doctor Marjorie Manganye celebrated her 87th birthday at Alex Mall on 31st January 2018. The esteemed celebration was organised by GALXCOC with the help of Dr Manganye’s family and friends. GALXCOC made the day even more esteemed by officially unveiling Dr Manganye’s wall of fame tile. The tile was unveiled by the Deputy Minister of […]

Sport

Registration opens for the 2018 Danone Nations Cup

As the new school year begins educators have the awesome responsibility of providing opportunities and experiences that will help young people to develop their whole personality and character, and school sport is an acceptable medium to do this through. Sponsorships such as the Danone Nations cup, a soccer tournament for kids between the ages of […]

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Fastest man trains with African champs

The 31-year-old eight-time Olympic gold medalist and 100m and 200m world record holder, Usain Bolt visited the country as part of an Athletics South Africa development scheme. While in his visit, Bolt went on to train with Mamelodi Sundowns at their Chloorkop training facility. After August’s world championships in London last year, Bolt retired from […]

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JOZI@WORK WORKERS DOWN TOOLS

Police in Alexandra are monitoring the situation at 8th Avenue Alfred Nzo (Roosevelt) Alexandra, following a violent protest on Tuesday afternoon by Jozi@Work employees. Workers contracted to Jozi@Work programme in Alexandra downed tools demanding an increase in their salaries, they demand an increase from R120 per day to R150 per day. One of the workers […]

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WYNBERG STREET REVAMP WORKERS CRY FOUL

Construction workers building pavements just opposite the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court at first street Wynberg, are accusing Ward 91 Community Liaison Officer of misconduct, Allie Mamabolo. They allege that ever since they started working on the project in October 2017, they only got paid for one month only which was the 13th of December 2017. They […]

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MVELEDZO ROBBED AT GUNPOINT

Mveledzo Community Organization in Alexandra has been robbed of thousands of rands on  Friday by four armed robbers, the robbery happened at Mveledzo’s recycling premises in Marlboro. One of the Mveledzo’s officials, Lizzy Khensani Sithole says they were held at gunpoint by four robbers they suspected of being followed them from Greenstone Mall after they […]

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OXFAM SA HOSTS WORKERS IMBIZO IN ALEXANDRA

Oxfam South Africa held an imbizo to highlight the inequalities and exploitation of the workers by the rich employers in the country, the event is took place at Altrek Community Hall, Eastbank. The imbizo is part of Oxfam International’s week of action activities to coincide with the World Economic Forum which is taking place in […]