ALEX FM NEWS ANCHOR DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
ALEX FM NEWS ANCHOR DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS ALEX FM MOURNS THE SUDDEN DEATH OF A COLLEAGUE Statement: Official Date: 16 JULY 2019 We have learnt with shock about the passing of one of our colleagues at Alex FM, Busisiwe Portia Ndzipo (28) who was our weekdays English News Anchor. Ndzipo was born on 4 […]
YOU ARE INVITED TO A COMMUNITY MEETING
YOU ARE INVITED TO A COMMUNITY MEETING Saturday 6 July 2019 at AlexSankopano centre.
DJ Shony flying Alex flag high
DJ Shony flying Alex flag high By Everson Luhanga His career is blossoming as DJ Shony lands a hot job as a resident DJ at the Durban based urban radio station Gagasi fm. Shony Raselabe from Alexandra, north of Joburg said he is excited about his new job and promise his fans to be entertained […]
Jazz Festival Coming Back
By Lebogang Molefe South Africa’s oldest jazz festival is back again, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz has been entertaining continents for twenty- one years uninterrupted. This year’s 22nd edition is the not to be missed Jazz Festival. To celebrate the auspicious event, international giants of the jazz world, as well as leading musicians of […]
The Next Big Challenge for Content Marketer
The basic premise of search engine reputation management is to use the following three strategies to accomplish the goal of creating a completely positive first page of search engine results for a specific term…
YPM MARCHES TO SAHRC OFFICE
By Given Motswiane Civil organisation Youth Progressive Movement today protested outside the Human rights commission head office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The organization is protesting against alleged racism by companies in the Roodekop industrial area, just outside Alberton in Ekurhuleni. YPM spokesperson Thulani Kolobi says it is concerning that young black people residing in the area […]
NO POWER IN ALEXANDRA
By Shirley Mathakga City Power has this morning implemented the planned power outages in Alexandra According to City Power the power interruption is necessary to do essential maintenance work on the network which is part of it’s program to provide better service to the residents of Johannesburg. Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says affected areas include Alexandra […]
PRINCIPAL MUST GO NOW!
By Alex FM News Classes have been disrupted at Ithute primary school this morning by a group of parents who demand the school principal to go. The parents allege that the headmaster is corrupt and practices tribalism in his administration. Protesters prevented learners from accessing the school premises demanding to be addressed by the department […]
STJWETLA FIRE AFTERMATH
By Kgalalelo Malange City of Johannesburg officials visited the Stjwetla informal settlement in Marlboro near Alexandra following the devastating shack fire that left dozens of people homeless yesterday. This after an electricity pylon caved in and set alight shacks underneath. The housing department urged affected residents to register for new shelters. Victims of the fire […]
Miss CurvyBody
American super model Tricia Campbell says body shaming and bullying is real in the society including in the United States and South Africa, Campbell was speaking at an event to recognize curvybody beauty pageants. A total number of 15 top finalists showcased their curvy bodies in front of the media in Rivonia, Johannesburg on 24 November. […]
TWO MURDER SUSPECTS WANTED
TWO MURDER SUSPECTS WANTED Alexandra police are looking for two suspects in connection with two cases of murder in Alexandra. Moses Bhekumuzi Mcwabe (23) is wanted for a case of murder dating back to December 2017 that happened at 9th Ave. Thulani Simon Mokoka (40) is also wanted for a case of murder that happened […]
GRADUATION SEASON FOR ALEX FM
Alexandra, Cnr 3rd & Watt Street, August 22, 2018 – In the past couple of weeks the station has been through a lot of trials and tribulations but throughout all the challenges that the station has faced over the weeks; we are proud to announce that through the learnership programme with The Media Connection we have […]
ALEX FM NOMINATED IN THE MKHMA AND THE MJA
Alexandra, Cnr 3rd & Watt Street August 7, 2018– It is our great pleasure to announce that Alex FM has been nominated in the Mzansi Kwaito & House Music Awards (MKHMA) and the Mzantsi Jazz Awards (MJA). The station has managed to secure two nominations in two different categories namely: Radio that plays kwaito and Best […]
ANC JOBURG CONFERENCE
The 14th ANC Johannesburg regional conference which will kick start this Friday evening at the Cedar Woods Conference Centre in Woodmead, Johannesburg The Party says they will discuss how to take back the Johannesburg Metro Municipality. ANC Joburg spokesperson says 15 branches lodged desputes and some have been disqualified however the conference will go ahead.
Tackling the Changes of Retail Industry
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SASSA ALEXANDRA UNDER FIRE
Residents from Alexandra have vowed to shutdown operations at the SASSA local offices, this follows a great concern by SASSA beneficiaries who say they have been turned away by officials on Monday morning. Residents say every time they need help they are told the system is offline or either short staffed, disgruntled beneficiaries resorted to […]
Elective Annual General Meeting
ALEX FM AGM DOCUMENTS 2018 Draft Agenda Alex FM AGM 26 MAY Secretariat Organisational Report Chairman Report 2018 May Financial Report- ALEX FM AGM 26 MAY
Up close and personal with Kagiso Rabada
By Lebogang Molefe South Africa’s fast bowler Kagiso Rabada’s had a Question & Answer session with Dale Steyn, where fans where given an opportunity to ask the No.1 ranked bowler in the ICC Test Rankings questions which he took time off his busy schedule to answer. […]
Moraleng Soulful the place to be
By Lebogang Molefe If you are looking for a ‘feel good’place to chill and have fun, then Moraleng soulful is definitely the place to be in Alexandra . The soulful restaurant situated e Last gate in Alex started in 2015. Owned by Mr Palai after he left civil engineering to venture into the most talked […]
KIA Champ here again!
By Lebogang Molefe FIFA as one of the main sponsors of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has partnered with KIA Motors South Africa once again hosted the hugely popular KIA Champ into the Arena amateur football tournament. The regional finals for Johannesburg will took place at the Discovery Soccer Park in Illovo. Meanwhile […]
2nd Annual Disability Rights Symposium
2nd Annual Disability Rights Symposium By Moribego Madubanya Afrika tikkun in Association with Beit Issie Shapiro and Harvard Law School recently held a 2nd annual Disability Rights Symposium in Johannesburg CBD under the theme “Memeza,Bazokuzwa” which means “Shout, they will hear you” On the expert panel we had Prof Michael Stein from Harvard Law School,Lidia […]
MBOPHA’S MURDER ACCUSED BACK IN COURT
The case against murder accused Jonas Ramokgola is expected to resume on Thursday Morning at the Alexandra magistrate court. The case was postponed from the 23rd of February 2018 to the 15th of March 2018 for further investigations, the suspect is currently remanded in custody. Ramokgola was charged with murder following the death of Mbopha […]
Eskom Foundation visits Reba chemicals
Eskom Development foundation recently visited 2017 Business investment competition winner Freddie Motau of Reba Chemicals in Kempton park. Freddie joined the team in 2005 and later bought the company in 2008. The business’s aim is to to replace imported chemicals from Europe and the USA, So far they managed to create 19 permanent jobs as […]
Gwen Ramokgopha visits Alexandra
As part of the Gauteng Ntirhisano Community Outreach Programme, Members of the Executive Council of the Gauteng provincial government will be visiting various areas across Gauteng on Wednesday to engage with the communities following the State of the Province Address by premier David Makhura two weeks ago. The MEC for backlog Health in Gauteng Dr […]
ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS THREATEN CHILDREN’S LIVES
With South Africans having to worry about the recent increase in VAT, dangerous and illegal electricity connections are claiming the lives of children in Selosesha, Thaba Nchu in the Free State. Many community members continue to connect electricity illegally. Residents ignore warnings that electricity is extremely powerful and can be deadly if not treated […]
JOZI@WORK STRIKE INTENSIFIES
Jozi@work employees are continuing with their strike which started since 2 January 2018. Earlier today, the strikers again ran amok, burning tyres and spreading garbage on the roads at Pan Africa CBD, disrupting the easy flow of traffic. The striking workers seem more determined than ever, on Monday workers halted operations at the Pikitup depot […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Africa soccer star backs Five-aside tournament
It truly came together in Johannesburg, South Africa when Castle Lager, announced their sponsorship for a 5-a-side tournament. The CASTLE AFRICA 5s which has been dubbed Africa’s biggest 5-a-side tournament will be played in six countries namely; Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland; Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The tournament is the first of its kind and is […]
OXFAM INEQUALITY REPORT
OXFAM South Africa says 82% of the wealth generated last year went to the richest one percent of the global population, While the 3.7 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world saw no increase in their wealth, this according to a new report released by OXFAM today in Braamfontein. OXFAM says […]
ALEX MURDER SUSPECT APPEARS IN COURT
The case of Jonas Ramokgola aged 35, has been postponed to 22 January 2018 by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Monday, for further investigations. Ramokgola was charged with murder following the death of Mbopha Mashigo after he allegedly shot him to death on the eve of 2018. He was arrested on Saturday in Alexandra by […]
Alexandra mourns the passing of Mme Joyce Bakgethiwa Bapela
The community of Alexandra has learned with shock and sadness of the passing of Joyce Bakgethiwa Bapela ANC activist, freedom
KWA BHEKILANGA SHINES AGAIN
Kwa Bhekilanga Secondary School has again topped Alexandra schools in the Matric Class of 2017, with a dropped record of 89.58%, the school remains on top once again for the third consecutive time. However the school dropped by 3% from 92% in 2016 to 89% in 2017. Speaking to Alex FM News this morning, Kwa […]
Cyril Ramaphosa is the new ANC president
Ramaphosa was announced as the new president of Africa’s oldest liberation movement in Nasrec, Johannesburg on Monday, beating
WARD 109 UPS AND DOWNS FOR 2017
Ward 109 Councilor Werner Smit says this year has been exciting and challenging for the DA-led administration in the City of Johannesburg. Smit released a Democratic Alliance Ward 109 newsletter for the year 2017 on Friday morning. He has praised Joburg Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba’s administration for uncovering alleged R16-billion corruption in the City from […]
Tinkies and Sony teams up for Summer season
This summer Tinkies has teamed up with Jumanji: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE a blockbuster movie to unwrap more adventure at the start
Tito Mboweni hit maker makes history
On Saturday night the 2nd ofbDecember 2017, an estimated 68 000 tickets were sold for the hip-hop superstar’s #FillUpFNBStadium show. As part of
ALEX CHILDREN SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
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 […]
CLEANING NEIGHBOURHOOD TO CURB CRIME
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 an award!
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 […]
HUMAN RIGHTS GRADUATION IN ALEX
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 […]
TWO GIRLS ELECTROCUTED IN ALEXANDRA
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. […]
MANDELA WALK & RUN REMEMBRANCE
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 […]
SPAZAPP THE WAY TO GO FOR ALEX ENTREPRENEURS?
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 […]
Philani Mthiyane testifies in court!
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 […]
TAPS RUN DRY IN ALEXANDRA
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 EMPOWERS LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS
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 […]
WORLD TOILET DAY OBSERVED IN ALEX
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Ward 105 Alexandra says the city of Johannesburg has been slow to address the urgent sanitation needs of people living in Alexandra informal settlements. The EFF in Ward 105 says they are shocked to learn that there are still families who don’t have access to proper sanitation in Alexandra, […]
ICEES 2017 China-South Africa Consumer Electronics Expo
Alex FM listeners who are technology driven are encouraged to attend the upcoming International Consumer Electronics
CHILDREN WITH ILLNESS BENEFIT FROM AN ADVENTURE
Children living with serious illness benefit from pharmaceutical giant and leading camp foundation partnership during an adventure camp in Tshwane. A long-standing collaboration was announced on the 8th November 2017 by global healthcare company GSK & Just Footprints Foundation, a non profit organisation focused on enriching the lives of children with serious health illness. The […]
#NoExcuse to Women Abuse
BY LEBOGANG MOLEFE A new bold movement called, #NoExcuse was launched earlier this week in Johannesburg, the initiative will run during the annual 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. This five year commitment sees supporters such as Carling Black Label and Takuwani Riime! working hard in driving positive change amongst South African men […]
Mourners pleading for help
By Cliff Shiko The family of the late Thulani Mloyi, (11) who died after he allegedly drowned in the Jukskei river in Alexandra, says they have not yet buried their son due to financial constraints. Thulani who was a Grade 5 pupil at Zenzeleni Primary School, died the past two weeks while swimming with his […]
UFI Global Congress Comes to SA
By Moribego Madubanya This year Under the leadership of Craig Newman, South Africa’s Johannesburg Expo Centre hosted the 84th UFI Global Congress from the 1st to the 4th of November 2017 at the Sandton Convention Centre under the theme “Raising the odds-Pressures and profits”. The Congress has earned its reputation as the exhibition industry’s global […]
SASOL PROFITS ON SPOTLIGHT
Energy giant SASOL says it has spent over 30 million dollars in its annual corporate social investment CSI projects in both communities Sasolburg in the Free State province and Secunda in Mpumalanga. This was revealed yesterday in Braamfontein during a report release by a research centre CIP Mozambique, the dialogue facilitated by OXFAM South Africa. […]
Splash for Hope fundraise for HIV/AIDS
By Cliff Shiko & Lebogang Molefe Splash for Hope awareness held a fundraising event on Tuesday morning, in Sandton to help fight the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the initiative was developed by the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) whom deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa is the chairman. The campaigns seeks to explore and implement innovative home-grown approaches […]
Seventh edition of Award Winning Programme concludes
The seventh edition of the Royal Bafokeng Jr. NBA Basketball League finals concluded at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in
ONE POLICE OFFICER WOUNDED, ONE TAKEN HOSTAGE
A Police officer has been wounded while another is being held hostage after a shooting in Kyalami. Officials say that at least two suspects hijacked the cops near a shopping mall in the Midrand area on Tuesday morning. When officers responded at the scene one was shot allegedly by the suspects. He’s been rushed to […]
SAB introduces Alcohol free beer
By Moribego Madubanya South African Breweries in association with AB InBev Africa launched castle free, a non-alcoholic beer at an event held at Gallor manor, Johannesburg on Thursday the 26th of October. The two companies aim at promoting a smart drinking culture as well as reducing harm caused by misuse of alcohol. The locally brewed […]
TEENAGER’S MYSTERY DEATH PROBED
By Cliff Shiko A 14-year-old girl from Extension 7, Far Eastbank near Alexandra, has been killed over the weekend at Extension 7. The circumstances around her death are still unknown. She was with her teenage cousin when the unknown incident happened. The teenage girl was a Grade 8 learner at Kwa-Bhekilanga High School, and has […]
BOY (11) DROWNS IN JUKSKEI RIVER
By Shirley Mathakga & Cliff Shiko Primrose Mloyi (33) the mother of Thulani Mloyi says the family is still trying to accept the tragedy that happened to their late son who drowned in the Jukskei River at Eastbank near the Alfred Nzo Bridge in Alexandra on Wednesday while swimming with his friends in the river. […]
NEWLY BUILT NOKUTHULA LSEN SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPENED
Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has on Tuesday officially opened the newly built Nokuthula LSEN School in Lyndhurst, Johannesburg. The school was firstly operating at Masakhane Clinic, then moved to Marlboro near Alexandra before being relocated to Lyndhurst on Tuesday due to lack of space and proper infrastructure, following management requests for more suitable place. Nothuthula has for years […]
109 RESIDENTS TAKE OUT ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS
About 109 residents at 15 and 16 Avenue, Florence Mophosho Road in Alexandra, today disconnected illegal cables in Marlboro industrial site from a power sub-station at Corner 16th Avenue. Angry residents accused the shack dwellers in Marlboro of causing the explosion of the sub-station which resulted in the current power outage. Ward Councillor, Werner Smith […]
AFRICAN BANK DONATES GENERATOR
Alexandra Hospice and Rehabilitation Centre at No.25- 2nd Avenue has today received a donation of generator worth of ten thousand rands from African Bank branch situated in Pan Africa Mall. The Branch Manager, Reuben Monando says the generator will assist with the day to day running of the hospice as he saw the need when […]
TWO BODIES OF BABIES FOUND IN ONE DAY
The body of a five month old baby has been found on the riverbanks of the Juskei river, Alexandra on Monday. According to a Community Works Programme-CWP worker, Rosina Mathebula, the foetus was found by a recycling waste collector, wrapped with a blanket underneath a bucket that was lying above water. Shomang Director, Francina Rammabi, says […]
WE MUST FIGHT CORRUPTION – GORDHAN
By Cliff Shiko & Gezani Chauke Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says many people in South Africa still live in poverty and economic transformation can only be achieved if the country deals with the corruption in public and private sector. Gordhan was speaking at the Flagship Thought Laboratory seminar hosted by ASI Financial Services at […]
MAP Games introduce race and fun walk
The first ever Maimane Alfred Phiri fun walk and race is set to take place this coming sunday, the 15th October 2017. The MAP games known popularly for being the best ‘diski world cup’ has added a race to promote a healthy lifestyle among the youth and senior citizens in Alexandra and surrounding areas. Retired […]
WYNBERG SHOOTING UPDATE
Police in Alexandra are still looking for three suspects who attempted to hijack a RAM courier Toyota Quantum at 3rd Street Wynberg on Tuesday morning, the courier was delivering valuable goods to a company when three suspects opened fire. According to eyewitnesses the suspects stole a BMW X3 before fleeing the scene, the BMW was […]
BREAKING NEWS: WYNBERG SHOOTING
Alexandra police have launched a manhunt for three suspects following an attempt hijack of a RAM courier Toyota Quantum at 3rd Street Wynberg by three suspects who fired several shots in attempt to rob the courier van. According to eyewitnesses the suspects highjacked a Black BMW X3 before fleeing the scene, the BMW was at […]
ALEX BALACLAVA RAPIST SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON!
Alexandra serial rapist Xaniseka Mukansi has been sentenced to 14 life sentences in prison for raping, robbing, assaulting teenagers and
FAITH NDAMSE MEMORIAL SERVICE
As tributes continue to pour in for the late slain Alex FM presenter Faith Xoliswa Ndamse, friends and family gathered at the Alex FM studios to celebrate the life of this wonderful soul When Faith first came to Johannesburg she landed in the warm hands of veteran actress Lilian Dube, who later became her “She […]
Long weekend of fun
While the long weekend meant spending quality time with family at home, it was also a weekend of musical clash of social events. This past weekend, joburgers were unsure which event to attend as the 23rd of September of iRock clashed with a local Redbull clash music event, some Alexandrians packed their bags for the […]
BYSTANDER KILLED IN A SHOOT-OUT!
A 27 year old man identified as Sizwe Mbokazi was shot and killed during a shoot out between police and suspects in Far EastBank, Alexandra on Wednesday afternoon. One suspect has been arrested and three other suspects managed to escape on foot leaving behind a firearm. According to police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubele police were […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Dose of Health Presenter Faith Ndamse dies.
We have learnt with shock the passing of one of the people that made Alex FM and were dedicated to the struggles of the poor and people of Alex in particular. Faith joined Alex FM in 2014 as a feature in our breakfast show and was lended a role of a presenter for Dose of […]
KFC and CSA launch 5th KFC Mini-Cricket Kids vs Proteas Tour
Cricket South Africa and KFC held a launch at Supersport park to officially lauch the The 5th Edition of the KFC Mini-Cricket Kids vs Proteas Tour which is set to kick-off this summer and will see the Proteas going against three KFC Mini-Cricket teams across the country. In the 2016/17 season the three all-star KFC […]
GIRL (7) KILLED AFTER IMPALED BY FIREWOOD
The memorial service of a 7-year-old girl, Reitumetse Ntahli will be held on Wednesday 27 September at Gordon primary school. Reitumetsi, who was a Grade1 learner at Gordon Primary School in Alexandra, died while playing at Nobuhle Hostel in Ward 75 when she tragically slipped to the ground and impaled by a sharp edged firewood that were […]
ALEX TEACHER FOUND DEAD
Teachers and learners from Pholosho secondary school paid their last respect to Sibusiso Mabaso during a memorial service that was held earlier today at AlexSankopano Community Centre in Alexandra. He started teaching at Pholosho in 2012, Mabaso was found dead on Sunday evening by his family in what is suspected to be suicide. Mabaso’s friend […]
CWP CELEBRATES HERITAGE DAY
Community work Programme-CWP, hosted their 4th annual heritage day celebration earlier today at AlexSanKopano Alexandra, the event brought together different cultures from the four corners of Alexandra to showcase their customs through rhythmic sounds and dance. Both the audience and the acts were dressed in breathtaking traditional attires, and tasted diverse mouthwatering dishes that one […]
FIRE VICTIMS RECEIVES FOOD PARCELS
Fire victims at ninth Avenue and Ruth, received food parcels today, courtesy of local businessman, Linda Thwala and disaster management. This after about 28 shacks caught fire on Sunday night, leaving 45 people homeless including children. Ward 75 councillor Sannie Mavhona told ALEX FM News that she is grateful for the assistance thus far, and […]
FREE MEDICAL CHECK FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Senior Citizens at Itlhokomeleng Old Age Home in Alexandra, were offered free medical screening by the Mediclinic Morningside branch, MediClinic took time out of its immerse diary to come to Ithlokomeleng centre for the old age in Alexandra. The treatment was also extended to senior citizens living close to the old age home. The elderly […]
ANC ACTIVIST FOUND DEAD
The memorial service of Benjamin Sathekge, whose body was found on Monday behind Altrec Sports and Recreation Centre near Alexandra, will be held tomorrow at AlexSanKopano at 17:00. According to Benjamin’s aunt, his body was found by the police and taken to government mortuary at Hillbrow in Johannesburg. Sathekge went missing on the 8th September […]
Protest at Alex Clinic
Masakhane employees who were once under the NGO, Alex Health Centre and University Clinic, picketed outside the clinic’s premises, earlier today, demanded to be fully compensated for their work by the government after they were signed in. They accuse the government of neglecting their needs, further argued that when they were signed over by the […]
WARD 75 SHACK FIRE
About 28 shacks caught fire last night at 9th Avenue and Ruth in Phase One, Alexandra, leaving 45 people homeless including the children, residents are currently clearing up the debris in an attempt to rebuilt their shacks. The fire reportedly erupted in one of the shacks at which the owner left the stove on, while […]
MINERVA CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
Teaching and learning has resumed at Minerva High school this morning following allegations of corporal punishment at the school on Monday. It is alleged that a teacher n school principal assaulted a Grade 10 learner who retaliated and poured water on the teacher, it is reported that the learner was intoxicated with drugs (Dagga) and was […]
2017 Nike football academy opens
As the Nike academy in Soweto opens for season two, more than 50 young stars gathered in Pimville’s Nike training centre to hear their fate. While 20 boys were chosen to be a part of the Nike academy, 40 did not make it, one of them Victor Rivhalani says he has learnt a lot from […]
Eastbank land invasion
Criminal activities happening in Eastbank has forced more than 300 Eastbank residents to invite their Ward 105 Councillor, Teffo Raphadu to a meeting that took place at Eastbank Hall near Alexandra. Their concerns also include several attempts of land invasions, and electricity shortage, further stressing that they are tired of crime happening between East Bank […]
MASHATILE DONATES SANITARY TOWELS
Gauteng cooperative governance, traditional affairs and Human settlements MEC Paul Mashatile distributed sanitary towels recently at Sankopano to high school pupils from six schools in Alexandra. The Alexandra born MEC says his department so a need to collaborate with the social development department as part of celebrating women’s month. A grade 12 learner from Minerva […]