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  • Residents of Diepsloot say they feel neglected by the government because they have been living in poor conditions for years. Picture: Koketso Motau/EWN

    Protesting Diepsloot residents feel neglected by govt

    Community members took to the streets this morning over service delivery.

    1379 days ago
  • A screengrab of a woman allegedly abusing a baby at a Diepsloot creche.

    Diepsloot caretaker may face fresh child abuse charges

    Police have now obtained a statement from the child's mother and tracked down the person who captured the abuse on camera.

    1548 days ago
  • FILE: A screengrab of a woman allegedly abusing a baby at a Diepsloot creche.

    Diepsloot crèche abuse: Cops to meet mother of boy in video

    A 68-year-old woman was captured on camera shaking the child & trying to muffle his cries.

    1549 days ago
  • A screengrab of a woman allegedly abusing a baby at a Diepsloot creche.

    Diepsloot daycare closed following child abuse claims

    This week video footage emerged showing the elderly woman shaking an eight-month-old crying baby.

    1551 days ago
  • A screengrab of a woman allegedly abusing a baby at a Diepsloot creche.

    Case against Diepsloot caretaker accused of child abuse withdrawn

    The caretaker was arrested on Monday after a video emerged of her mishandling an eight-month-old baby boy.

    1552 days ago
  • A screengrab of a woman allegedly abusing a baby.

    Diepsloot caretaker (68) arrested on charge of child abuse

    The police are now investigating whether more children have been abused while in the care of the woman.

    1553 days ago
  • An ER24 vehicle. Picture: ER24/Twitter

    Man dies after being hit by car in Diepsloot

    It is believed that the pedestrian failed to notice oncoming traffic when he was crossing the road.

    1568 days ago
  • Picture: GCIS.

    [LISTEN] Men abused as kids more likely to become violent adults

    56% of the men interviewed in a recent survey report they've either raped or beaten a woman in the last 12 months.

    1600 days ago
  • Picture: EWN.

    Data-free app offers a lifeline to survivors of abuse in Diepsloot

    Vimba Helpline is an app that will make it easier for abused women and children in Diepsloot to access help.

    1602 days ago
  • Picture: Stock.xchng

    Motorists warned to avoid picking up hitchhikers near Diepsloot

    There have been increased reports of armed robberies, as well as hijackings along the R511 and N14.

    1622 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com

    7 arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms

    Four of the suspects were arrested on Friday in connection with a business robbery.

    1638 days ago
  • Picture: EWN.

    28 taxis impounded in Diepsloot

    Community members protested against taxi violence this morning after 6 people were killed in clashes.

    1680 days ago
  • Diepsloot has grown to a sprawling settlement of more than 800,000 residents battling unemployment and poor service delivery. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    [LISTEN] Where's Diepsloot at after the election?

    Talk Radio 702’s John Robbie spoke to Diepsloot community leader Scelo Shezi about progress made in the informal settlement.

    1707 days ago
  • ANC members are pictured in Diepsloot on elections day, while voters queue on 3 August 2016. Picture: Clement Manyathela/EWN.

    Diepsloot residents: We hope our vote will secure us a better life

    Unemployment is at its highest in the area and residents are still asking for adequate housing.

    1720 days ago
  • South African singer Judith Sephuma talks to the Diepsloot community about the South African music industry ahead of the 'Joy of Jazz' festival. Picture: Katleho Sekhoto/EWN

    Local musicians hit the right notes in Diepsloot

    Musicians including Judith Sephuma and Ernie Smith attended a jazz workshop, organised by the 'Joy of Jazz' festival, aimed at educating youngsters living in townships on possible careers in the music industry.

    1738 days ago
  • Picture: EWN.

    Manhunt launched after constable shot dead during Diepsloot protests

    The officer & his colleague were attacked after they had stopped on the side of the road to change a tyre.

    1755 days ago
  • Basic service provision in Diepsloot is still a huge problem. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    [LISTEN] The state of disabilities in Diepsloot: The good, bad & ugly

    702 host John Robbie interviews a Diepsloot community member about the Centre for people with Disabilities, which has called on South Africans to help them provide essential services to disabled people in Diepsloot.

    1769 days ago
  • A man walks past the Diepsloot Bridge where Angel Sibanda drowned in February 2016. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Election indecision in Diepsloot

    As local government elections draw close, residents of Diepsloot are undecided about government progress in improving their lives.

    1769 days ago
  • Diepsloot has grown to a sprawling settlement of more than 800,000 residents battling unemployment and poor service delivery. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Diepsloot residents would rather have land than wait for RDP homes

    Community members have told EWN all they want is land so that they can build themselves houses.

    1769 days ago
  • Finland's Nokia launched a new brand-licensed tablet computer on 18 November 2014. Picture: Facebook.

    Police appeal for help after tablets stolen from Diepsloot school

    More than 40 tablets were stolen, and 33 were found at an unoccupied backroom of a house after a tip-off.

    1789 days ago
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    Cops search for more suspects in Diepsloot tavern murder

    A 17-year-old boy was killed at a local tavern and two suspects have been arrested so far.

    1803 days ago
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