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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
The community of Alexandra has learned with shock and sadness of the passing of Joyce Bakgethiwa Bapela ANC activist, freedom
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alexandra serial rapist Xaniseka Mukansi has been sentenced to 14 life sentences in prison for raping, robbing, assaulting teenagers and
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 […]
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 […]