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ALEX police have opened a murder case following the death of an unknown man at a pedestrian bridge at 20th selbourne. According to Alex police spokesperson, constable Simphiwe Mbatha a murder case was opened, (case number is outstanding). Mbatha said an unknown male in his early thirties was found over the pedestrian bridge lead

Unknown man found dead Posted: May 07, 2020

ALEX police have opened a murder case following the death of an unknown man at a pedestrian bridge at 20th selbourne. According to Alex police spokesperson, constable Simphiwe Mbatha a murder case was opened, (case number is outstanding). Mbatha said an unknown male in his early thirties was found over the pedestrian bridge lead...

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THE father of two, Albert Silver Khosa (34) is grateful that he is still alive. This after he was shot on both his legs by an armed robber. The incident occurred inside Khosa’s shack. Whilst reeling from shock; he described the event that occurred around 2am traumatic. “The thug, who was not wearing a mask, broke a chain and

Attempted Murder Victim Survives Posted: May 07, 2020

THE father of two, Albert Silver Khosa (34) is grateful that he is still alive. This after he was shot on both his legs by an armed robber. The incident occurred inside Khosa’s shack. Whilst reeling from shock; he described the event that occurred around 2am traumatic. “The thug, who was not wearing a mask, broke a chain and...

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ISRAEL Matseke-Zulu GP-MaOrange dismissed the malicious reports, which suggested that he shot and killed a person around Stjwetla Alexandra with an AK-47. After he was informed of that his name was in the news for wrong reason, he then went to Alex Police Station and opened a case against the person who spread the rumors against

‘I didn’t kill anyone’ – Popular Actor Posted: May 07, 2020

ISRAEL Matseke-Zulu GP-MaOrange dismissed the malicious reports, which suggested that he shot and killed a person around Stjwetla Alexandra with an AK-47. After he was informed of that his name was in the news for wrong reason, he then went to Alex Police Station and opened a case against the person who spread the rumors against...

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SOME in the industry that is hit hard during the lockdown is the music industry. But for the likes of musician Mpumelelo Ngwenya, this is not the end of the road. He has planned to showcase his Godgiven talent during his live concert to be held on Face book on Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm. The 23-year-old multi-intrumentalist, orig

Mpumelelo’s live concert Anticipated Posted: May 07, 2020

SOME in the industry that is hit hard during the lockdown is the music industry. But for the likes of musician Mpumelelo Ngwenya, this is not the end of the road. He has planned to showcase his Godgiven talent during his live concert to be held on Face book on Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm. The 23-year-old multi-intrumentalist, orig...

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HOUSEBREAKING, shooting, theft, rape and other related crimes, has been a worrying issue at 20th Selbourne. Last week a 34-year-old man, Albert Silver Khosa was shot on both legs inside his shack by an unknown thug. The thug, according to Khosa, broke open the chain with the intention to steal valuable items. But when he woke up

Armed thug narrowly cheats death Posted: May 07, 2020

HOUSEBREAKING, shooting, theft, rape and other related crimes, has been a worrying issue at 20th Selbourne. Last week a 34-year-old man, Albert Silver Khosa was shot on both legs inside his shack by an unknown thug. The thug, according to Khosa, broke open the chain with the intention to steal valuable items. But when he woke up...

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HUNDREDS of WBHO workers who are involved in a construction of Watt road and bridge near Pan Africa, are threatening to protest after the company failed to pay them their salaries. The workers, mostly from Alexandra, accuse the company of taking advantage of the poor and the desperate during this difficult period of the lockdown

Construction Employees Cry Foul Over Pay Posted: May 07, 2020

HUNDREDS of WBHO workers who are involved in a construction of Watt road and bridge near Pan Africa, are threatening to protest after the company failed to pay them their salaries. The workers, mostly from Alexandra, accuse the company of taking advantage of the poor and the desperate during this difficult period of the lockdown...

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A 15-year-old grade 12 learners, Thelma Nomarogolo, is one of the families whose shacks have been gutted recently. Like some of her neighbors, Thelma didn’t manage to salvage her belongings when fire engulfed her shack. The incident that occurred last week at Organic Market saw community members, private donors and government

Fire Victim Survives Inferno Posted: May 07, 2020

A 15-year-old grade 12 learners, Thelma Nomarogolo, is one of the families whose shacks have been gutted recently. Like some of her neighbors, Thelma didn’t manage to salvage her belongings when fire engulfed her shack. The incident that occurred last week at Organic Market saw community members, private donors and government ...

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MANY residents have been benefiting from food parcels when PR Councilor Shadrack Mkhonto took to donating. Since the lockdown started, Mkhonto, affectionately known as the mayor of Alex, has collected food parcels from different donors and gave to the needy. “All the people who collected their food parcels phoned me prior. Som

Food parcels for the poor Posted: May 07, 2020

MANY residents have been benefiting from food parcels when PR Councilor Shadrack Mkhonto took to donating. Since the lockdown started, Mkhonto, affectionately known as the mayor of Alex, has collected food parcels from different donors and gave to the needy. “All the people who collected their food parcels phoned me prior. Som...

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WARD 116 councilor, Adolf Marema warns people to adhere to Covid -19 rules to help reduce the spread of the pandemic. “Our people must be made aware that they are not doing Cyril Ramaphosa, Bheki Cele, or Zweli Mkhize a favor. It is them that will be hit hard. There are three things to the story of Corona: its either you are g

Abide by Covid -19 Regulations – Councilor Marema Posted: May 07, 2020

WARD 116 councilor, Adolf Marema warns people to adhere to Covid -19 rules to help reduce the spread of the pandemic. “Our people must be made aware that they are not doing Cyril Ramaphosa, Bheki Cele, or Zweli Mkhize a favor. It is them that will be hit hard. There are three things to the story of Corona: its either you are g...

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WELL-KNOWN actor and musician GP-MaOrange recently visited the victims of fire in his home township of Alexandra to donate food and COVID19 essentials. A number of people were left homeless at Organic Market Informal Settlement, 9th Road, Cnr Dublin and Corlett Drive, Behind Central Joburg College (CJC), when their shacks were g

Well-known actors give to the victims of fire Posted: May 07, 2020

WELL-KNOWN actor and musician GP-MaOrange recently visited the victims of fire in his home township of Alexandra to donate food and COVID19 essentials. A number of people were left homeless at Organic Market Informal Settlement, 9th Road, Cnr Dublin and Corlett Drive, Behind Central Joburg College (CJC), when their shacks were g...

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MEMBER of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Housing Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso has assessed the extent of the damage caused by a fire that broke out at Organic Market Informal Settlement, north of Johannesburg on Friday, 17 April 2020, after it swept through five shacks, displacing thirteen people. Upon being informed, MMC Mabaso headed to

Housing officials help fire victims Posted: May 07, 2020

MEMBER of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Housing Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso has assessed the extent of the damage caused by a fire that broke out at Organic Market Informal Settlement, north of Johannesburg on Friday, 17 April 2020, after it swept through five shacks, displacing thirteen people. Upon being informed, MMC Mabaso headed to ...

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When Lesson Makhubele is not doing music or graphic designs, he spends time drawing people. Makhubele is a former Greater Alex Today graphic designer; originally form Ka-Phaphazela in Malamulele, Limpopo Province. Makhubele is a self- taught portrait artist. Though he studied Fine Arts and Multimedia at Tshwane University of Tec

Lesson goes places with portrait art Posted: May 07, 2020

When Lesson Makhubele is not doing music or graphic designs, he spends time drawing people. Makhubele is a former Greater Alex Today graphic designer; originally form Ka-Phaphazela in Malamulele, Limpopo Province. Makhubele is a self- taught portrait artist. Though he studied Fine Arts and Multimedia at Tshwane University of Tec...

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CLEMENT SHIRINDA (29) is nationally known for healing wounds with his motivational speaking. Shirinda (29), is a third child in the family of four from the Jerome Village in Malamulele, was involved in a horrific accident, which claimed four lives and left eight people badly injured. The accident occurred on the 4th of April 201

Prayer can heal Covid-19 Posted: April 11, 2020

CLEMENT SHIRINDA (29) is nationally known for healing wounds with his motivational speaking. Shirinda (29), is a third child in the family of four from the Jerome Village in Malamulele, was involved in a horrific accident, which claimed four lives and left eight people badly injured. The accident occurred on the 4th of April 201...

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WHILE the country at large is currently battling to contain the rapidly increasing Covid-19, landlessness for the Alexandrans has continuously become an endless war. This picture of an accident waiting to happen was taken in an area in extension 8 in Alexandra. In this area, people, especially foreign nationals, seem to be not c

Living risky in Alex has benefits Posted: April 11, 2020

WHILE the country at large is currently battling to contain the rapidly increasing Covid-19, landlessness for the Alexandrans has continuously become an endless war. This picture of an accident waiting to happen was taken in an area in extension 8 in Alexandra. In this area, people, especially foreign nationals, seem to be not c...

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BONGANI ‘BONZAWEST’ NGOBENI, 30, of Nkambako village in Nwamitwa, outside Tzaneen, is furious that government spread wrong information about him. Ngobeni’s name made traffic on social media and newspapers when he was alleged to have fl ed Gauteng to Limpopo after testing positive for Corona virus, the claims he vehemently

Covid-19 survivor declines offer to be VIRUS ambassador Posted: April 11, 2020

BONGANI ‘BONZAWEST’ NGOBENI, 30, of Nkambako village in Nwamitwa, outside Tzaneen, is furious that government spread wrong information about him. Ngobeni’s name made traffic on social media and newspapers when he was alleged to have fl ed Gauteng to Limpopo after testing positive for Corona virus, the claims he vehemently ...

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