Dozens of children had today observed 16 Days of Activism by participating in a peaceful march in Alexandra. As part of their observation of 16 Days of Activism of no Violence against Women and Children Abuse, FAMSA joined children from three Day care centres in a march, to make awareness against the violence. The children […]
The residents of Extension 7, Cosmo City north of Johannesburg kick-started their first cleaning campaign in attempt to curb the crime in the area. The campaign started on Saturday morning 2nd December at 09:00 O’clock with the young and old coming together to keep their neighborhood safe. One of the residents Tozie Maduna says they […]
Alex Fm scopes yet another award, this time around the Station won Best radio station for promoting Kwaito and House Music during Mzansi Kwaito House Music Awards. The Station Manager Takalane Nemangowe thanked all over 160 000 Alex Fm Listeners for making it possible for the giant Station to win yet another accolade following the […]
About 28 community leaders received their certificates in constitutional law and Human rights course at a graduation ceremony held at AlexSankopano community centre today. The course was provided by law firm ENSAfrica to instil people’s knowledge on what the South African constitution entails. Course coordinator Ngwako Raboshakga says they want to create people who are […]
The bereaved family of Mabogwane jointly with residents and City Power officials will have an urgent meeting today at No. 53-8th Avenue, following the death of two daughters of the Mabogwane family. The girls aged six and four years were electrocuted yesterday while trying to pass through to the other compound to play with other kids. […]
The Nelson Mandela Foundation in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial government and the City of Tshwane launched the 2017 Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run on 15 November in its 4th year of existence. During the launch, the Foundations’ trustee Tokyo Sexwale shared some of his memories from the time he spent with Madiba on Robben […]
A new app called Spazapp is to bring secure, seamless and convenient mobile payments to thousands of informal traders and convenience stores, better known as spaza shops, in our communities. Mastercard says the informal retail sector boasts an impressive R46 billion in annual sales a year with more than nine million households regularly shopping at […]
The case against Philani Mthiyane has been postponed to the 23rd November 2017 at the Palmridge Magistrate’s Court, for further arguments. The suspect is remanded in custody. This after Mthiyane, who was a security guard allegedly raped a 2 year old girl at her home in Sandton last year. Various NGOs including ADAPT, Life Line, Alexandra Traditional […]
Johannesburg Water spokesperson Isaac Dhludhlu says a burst water pipe which resulted in water interruption in Alexandra township and surrounding areas should be fully repaired on Wednesday afternoon or later this evening. “Once the system has been flushed we will then open the water to seal the reservoirs first because the reservoirs are all empty now. We […]
Galxcoc celebrated the Global Entrepreneurship week which started on Friday and ended on Sunday the 19th November 2017. The event was taking place at ALEX Mall, and was mostly attended by youth from around Alexandra. Youth Leader and also Project Coordinator, Sihle Mlambo says ” their celebration aims to empower local entrepreneurs, to showcase their ideas and […]