Alexandra
Alex mom reveals pain of only finding out daughter (13) raped after miscarriage
The child has also undergone medical assessment after she suffered a miscarriage just last week.
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Family of scalded Alex toddler want illegal creche closed, held accountable
The creche was given until Monday to close but refused to do so, claiming that it was registered and operating legally.
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Authorities mount legal action as Alex creche refuses to close
Earlier this month, the facility was given a 10-day notice by the Gauteng Social Development Department to close its doors after determining that it was not registered.
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Alex family now hopeful after creche teacher charged with attempted murder
In January, the child sustained third degree burns to his buttocks and legs, which led to the teacher's arrest.
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Couple fight for answers after child sustains extensive burns at Alex creche
With medical bills piling up, an Alexandra couple are fighting to find out how their two-year-old son ended up with severe burns on his legs while at creche.
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Alexandra couple want answers after son sustains severe burns at creche
The mother of a two-year-old boy who was burnt with hot water at an Alexandra crèche speaks to Eyewitness News about the family’s ordeal. #HumaRightsCommission #ChildAssault #
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POWER STRUGGLE: City Power retreats from intended raid in Alexandra
City Power officials had to call off a planned raid in Alexandra on Thursday morning after residents protested and blocked roads, preventing them from entering the area. #AlexanderProtest #Protests #CityPower
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City Power abandons illegal connection cuts after Alex residents protest
The area is known for illegal connections and City Power said it had to act since stealing cables ultimately cost the utility millions of rands.
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Man shot dead in Alexandra
Paramedics say his body was found next to a vehicle at midday on Tuesday.
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Family also wants a statue in remembrance of Collins Khosa
Collins Khosa is hoping that the State will come to the table this R60 million in compensation for the loss of their only breadwinner.
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2 die, including 1-year-old toddler, in Alexandra informal dwelling fire
It is understood 20 structures on Saturday were gutted in the blaze along 8th avenue.
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City Power investigates resale of seized wires by officials to Alex residents
City Power carried out an operation in Alexandra on Wednesday where illegal connections at the River Park flats, Greenville, and several homes along London Road were disconnected.
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Alex residents claim govt never gave them the chance to pay for electricity
City Power disconnected illegal electricity connections to flats in River Park and Waya Waya earlier on Wednesday. some residents have said they were never been given the chance to pay because government failed to install meter boxes for their properties.
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Only 4% of Alex residents paying for electricity - City Power
The utility said it was taking action to address overloading on the network and to recover lost revenue caused by illegal connections.
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Family of murdered Alexandra woman question post-mortem report findings
The family told EWN that they suspected that there was a cover-up because the evidence in the case was simply disappearing.
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Alex family suspect cover up after teen finds mother’s lifeless body in bathroom
An Alexandra family is awaiting a second post-mortem after a 14-year-old discovered the body of his mother in the family home, moments after their father allegedly told them not to enter the bathroom where she was found.
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Repairs to Alexandra substation in 2020 due to vandalism cost R12m - City Power
It took City Power almost a week to replace and repair infrastructure at the Vasco da Gama switching substation in Alexandra after vandals targeted it for a third time on Sunday, resulting in an explosion.
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Alex residents’ power restored as Vasco Da Gama switching station fixed again
The city has however warned residents to make sure that vandals don't access the switching station, which has been targeted at three times this year alone.
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City Power: Alex residents have to wait even longer to have their power restored
The Vasco da Gama switching station exploded on Sunday when criminals tried to steal cables and vandalised infrastructure for a third time this year.
