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    2 cops shot, wounded in Diepsloot raid

    The officers were shot on Wednesday morning while following up on a tip-off about criminals involved in several violent crimes, including mall robberies.

    1587 days ago
  • MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services Nico de Jager (left) officially opens a reservoir to supply water to the residents of Diepsloot. Picture: @JHBWater/Twitter.

    City of Joburg launches Diepsloot reservoir

    Close to 8,000 households in the area will have access to constant water supply.

    1588 days ago
  • Gauteng Premier David Makhura addresses students after the release of the 2017 matric results. Picture: @GautengProvince/Twitter

    Diepsloot matriculants 'excited' about future after results

    Diepsloot Secondary School has achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2017 academic year while Diepsloot Combined School achieved 86.9%.

    1683 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Lesufi set to visit Diepsloot school over sexual assault claims

    The latest developments come as the department investigates several other similar cases at schools in the province.

    1727 days ago
  • Diepsloot residents have blocked roads with burning tyres and debris. Picture: Koketso Motau/EWN.

    Diepsloot residents vow to intensify protests overnight

    Residents are demanding houses, water and electricity, saying they have been neglected by the government.

    1862 days ago
  • 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.

    1863 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.

    2031 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.

    2033 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.

    2035 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.

    2036 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.

    2036 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.

    2052 days ago
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    [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.

    2084 days ago
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    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.

    2086 days ago
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    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.

    2106 days ago
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    7 arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms

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

    2121 days ago
  • Picture: EWN.

    28 taxis impounded in Diepsloot

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

    2164 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.

    2191 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.

    2203 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.

    2222 days ago
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    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.

    2239 days ago
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