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Crime, News
Hijacked Toyota Quantum recovered in Thembelihle after reported hijacking in Phiri, Soweto
Mpho Joy KhumaloยทNovember 10, 2026
A hijacked Toyota Quantum has been recovered in Thembelihle following a joint operation involving the Moroka Trio Task Team and vehicle tracking company Cartrack. The vehicle was reportedly hijacked in Phiri, Soweto, before being traced to Thembelihle, where it was successfully recovered.
Gauteng offers motorists payment arrangements for outstanding vehicle licence debts
November 10, 2026
DA takes Ward 120 from ANC as final vote count confirms lead
November 9, 2026
Weekly Snapshot: Globe Post
November 6, 2026
CSIR predicts DA at 33.3% in Johannesburg as ANC faces reduced support in 2026 elections
November 5, 2026
Phumlamqashi residents face years of service delivery struggles as young voters demands change
November 5, 2026
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Current Issues, News
Forgotten in the darkness: Thembelihle grandmotherโs fight for dignity at 79
An elderly wheelchair-bound grandmother in Thembelihle faces hunger, darkness and the daily challenges of living with arthritis without consistent care or basic household necessities.
October 21, 2026
News
Government announces R10bn fuel levy relief for motorists
Motorists and businesses will receive temporary relief from rising fuel costs, with levy reductions for petrol and diesel running in two phases until January 2027.
October 21, 2026
Crime, News
Soweto school rape allegations spark outrage as parents demand answers
A rape allegation involving a nine-year-old learner at a Soweto primary school has sparked public outrage, with parents demanding answers as police and education officials investigate the case.
October 21, 2026
Lifestlye, News
Ennerdaleโs Siyathandwa Senior Social Club takes elders on an unforgettable flight experience
Ennerdaleโs Siyathandwa Senior Social Club celebrated older people through Elderly Flight 2026 at Wonderboom National Airport on 3 October, giving participating elders a memorable day filled with joy, adventure and breathtaking views.
October 20, 2026
News
Know your 55 candidates gunning for Ward 120
In 2021, Ward 120 elected councillor Celstina Nzimande of the African National Congress (ANC). This year, a total of 55 candidates are contesting Ward 120.
October 19, 2026
News, Politics
Lenasia South Ward 120 at the polls: 2,587 fewer registered voters as political parties battle for support
With Ward 120’s registered electorate declining by more than 12% since 2021, political parties face a crucial test ahead of the 4 November local government elections. The ANC won the previous ward contest, but strong showings by the DA, ActionSA and Al Jama-ah reveal a competitive political landscape in which voter participation and service delivery could prove decisive.