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2 arrested for cable theft worth R100k in Alex
The City of Johannesburg’s Group Forensic and Investigation Service (GFIS) acted on a tip-off about stolen copper cables on Saturday.
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Alexandra inquiry to invite accused people for closed door sessions
Inquiry chairperson Buang Jones said after the conclusion of the public hearings they will now invite implicated individuals to a closed-door session.
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AG could not source business plans, documents for ARP, SAHRC told
Officials from the Auditor-General's office have been giving evidence at the Human Rights Commission's inquiry into Alexandra.
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Over 250,000 undocumented pupils in Gauteng schools - Lesufi
In his oral submission to the Alex inquiry, MEC Panyaza Lesufi revealed how the admissions of non-documented learners affected his department’s budget.
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Cogta plans to attend to Alex service delivery challenges - Bapela
Deputy Minister Obed Bapela gave evidence at the SAHRC inquiry into Alexandra, which was set up following a series of protests in the area caused by demands for better services.
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MEC Maile clashes with inquiry chair Jones at Alex inquiry
Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Lebogang Maile has been testifying at the South African Human Rights Commission Inquiry into Alexandra.
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Sitole: Alex police station in dire need of resources
The National Police Commissioner said a local investigations task team has been set up to improve the time it took police to respond to criminal incidents.
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Alex electrical substation on fire
City Power's Isaac Mangena said an investigation was launched.
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Power to be resorted in parts of Alexandra by Thursday - City Power
Most sections of the township were without electricity since Tuesday afternoon after one of the City Power’s substations caught fire.
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Mashaba ‘shocked’ by official who illegally accessed Alex Renewal Project files
The city forensic unit has established that a number of files went missing from the locked offices where they were stored.
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Alex without electricity after fire at City Power sub-station
It's not clear what started the blaze but the utility said it suspects vandalism.
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‘Alarming issues’ already discovered amid Alex Renewal Project probe
Questions have been asked about where a reported R1.3 billion for the renewal project ended up.
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MEC Maile: I never benefited from Alex Renewal Project
Questions have been asked about where a reported R1.3 billion for the renewal project ended up.
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Alex Shutdown Movement opens case against Herman Mashaba
The movement's Sandile Mavundla says they want Mashaba and the City of Joburg to be challenged in court.
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'Can we save the dignity of a black child?': Alex residents march to Sandton
Residents of Alexandra township marched into Sandton on Wednesday, 19 June, demanding an improvement in service delivery from Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba.
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Alex Shutdown residents march to Sandton
Residents of Alexandra township marched into Sandton demanding an improvement in service delivery from Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba.
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Alex residents prepare to march to Sandton
Community members returned to the streets on Wednesday morning against the rebuilding of illegal structures.
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Alexandra residents block some roads, burn tyres
Motorists in some parts of Alexandra were battling to make their way to their various destinations as some roads have already been blocked with burning tyres and rocks.
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JMPD on high alert after Alex shutdown threats
The planned demonstration is being carried under the banner of the Total Shutdown Movement.
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Alex residents finalising plans for another shutdown
Earlier this month, the red ants destroyed 80 structures that were apparently illegally erected along the Jukskei River leaving many homeless.
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Gauteng SAPS appeal for info after alleged rapist set alight
Residents of Alexandra claim that the man, who was set alight, had been sought by the police for a range of charges, including rape.
