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Gauteng Matric exams proceed amidst load-shedding glitches

Sne MthabelaOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

by Sne MthabelaOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) released a media statement informing the public about yesterday’s matric exams that were momentarily disrupted by load-shedding. The exams proceeded successfully

News

JMPD traffic officer dies on duty

Palesa MohlammeOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

by Palesa MohlammeOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

A Johannesburg Metro Police Department female officer was accidently hit and killed, by a car, on the M1 off ramp in Sandton, while conducting traffic

Crime

Man arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm

Palesa MohlammeOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

by Palesa MohlammeOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

The Protea Glen police arrested a 21-year-old man for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm in Protea Glen extension four, Soweto. It is alleged

Health

Shortages of medicine countered by Gauteng Department of Health

Sne MthabelaOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

by Sne MthabelaOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

The Gauteng Department of Health has put measures in place to ensure consistent availability of essential medicines. The Medical Supplier Depot (MSD) is tasked with

Crime

Learners busted for armed robbery

Sne MthabelaOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

by Sne MthabelaOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Police arrested three pupils between the ages of 15 and 17 for armed robbery at Atkinson House, on corner Albert and Eloff Street, on Wednesday

Education

EduTech Africa 2019 exploring education in technology

Palesa MohlammeOctober 17, 2019October 16, 2019

by Palesa MohlammeOctober 17, 2019October 16, 2019

EduTech Africa 2019 hosted an exciting exhibition and start up zone featuring technology and educational tools that are taking the market by storm at the

Sport

Othandweni Children’s Centre calling for aerobics marathon

Palesa MohlammeOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

by Palesa MohlammeOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

The Othandweni Children’s Centre will be hosting an exciting health and fitness programme to raise funds for the centre and encourage healthy living at Mofolo,

Crime

Murder case of 8 suspects postponed to next Monday

Palesa MohlammeOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

by Palesa MohlammeOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

Eight suspects who were arrested for killing two coloured men from New Canada, Soweto appeared at the Orlando Magistrate court today. The investigative officer who

Entertainment

Black Coffee hangs out with Trevor Noah and Drake

Sne MthabelaOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

by Sne MthabelaOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

DJ Black Coffee is living the dream right now and if you’re not jealous then clearly you must be living under a rock somewhere. 2019

Crime

Jealous ex arrested for attempted murder

Palesa MohlammeOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

by Palesa MohlammeOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

A 35-year-old woman from Naledi, extension two has been arrested for attempted murder at the Naledi police station. She attempted to murder her ex-boyfriend by