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WHEN the lockdown started, some residents in Alex wanted to see what will happen to them by defying the rules. Deployed soldiers used extreme force by punishing some, while a lenient warning involved a caution or pushups. But despite these actions, lawlessness continues to be the order of the day in Alex The GAT team was on the

‘Alex Shutdown’ mum on lawlessness Posted: April 11, 2020

WHEN the lockdown started, some residents in Alex wanted to see what will happen to them by defying the rules. Deployed soldiers used extreme force by punishing some, while a lenient warning involved a caution or pushups. But despite these actions, lawlessness continues to be the order of the day in Alex The GAT team was on the ...

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WHILE gender-based violence continues to be a cause for concern in the country, Alex residents vow to provide a helping hand in dealing with it face to face! Their dedication prompted the formation of Masiphephe Network, a community-based forum supported by the United States Agency International Development (USAID) and Center fo

Another gender-based-violence watchdog formed Posted: April 11, 2020

WHILE gender-based violence continues to be a cause for concern in the country, Alex residents vow to provide a helping hand in dealing with it face to face! Their dedication prompted the formation of Masiphephe Network, a community-based forum supported by the United States Agency International Development (USAID) and Center fo...

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ALFIOS TIVANI (24) father of two will be able to provide for himself and the kids again after the government gave spaza shop owners and informal street traders the green light to start operating again. His daily income of 500 is split between family and stocking up. “I have been selling vegetables for over 10 years in Alexandr

Lack of permits a nightmare for vendors Posted: April 11, 2020

ALFIOS TIVANI (24) father of two will be able to provide for himself and the kids again after the government gave spaza shop owners and informal street traders the green light to start operating again. His daily income of 500 is split between family and stocking up. “I have been selling vegetables for over 10 years in Alexandr...

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PRIOR to the national lockdown, GAT visited the homeless brothers addicted to nyaope, near Maningi Scrap Yard. The aim of the visit was to check how they would cope should the government take them away from the streets. Upon arrival, we informed them we were there for the news interview. Their permission had a simple request, no

Nyaope boys speak out on Addiction Posted: April 11, 2020

PRIOR to the national lockdown, GAT visited the homeless brothers addicted to nyaope, near Maningi Scrap Yard. The aim of the visit was to check how they would cope should the government take them away from the streets. Upon arrival, we informed them we were there for the news interview. Their permission had a simple request, no...

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A team of health workers, deployed by the Gauteng department of Health to Stjwetla informal settlement to test people for Covid-19, resulted in the quarantine of nine people. This after one of the residents, Ngobeni, tested positive for the Corona virus and allegedly fl ed Gauteng to Limpopo and spread the virus. However, Ngoben

Nine people quarantined in Stjwetla Posted: April 11, 2020

A team of health workers, deployed by the Gauteng department of Health to Stjwetla informal settlement to test people for Covid-19, resulted in the quarantine of nine people. This after one of the residents, Ngobeni, tested positive for the Corona virus and allegedly fl ed Gauteng to Limpopo and spread the virus. However, Ngoben...

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SIBUSISO NGWENYA (25) is a father of a one-year old, he is unemployed and a university graduate from UniVenda living on piece jobs. The 21 days of national lockdown has not only limited him on finding piece jobs, but it has now become a nightmare if he cannot find cigarettes at stalls. Ngwenya, started smoking when he was in gra

Cigarette ban impacts negatively – local smoker Posted: April 11, 2020

SIBUSISO NGWENYA (25) is a father of a one-year old, he is unemployed and a university graduate from UniVenda living on piece jobs. The 21 days of national lockdown has not only limited him on finding piece jobs, but it has now become a nightmare if he cannot find cigarettes at stalls. Ngwenya, started smoking when he was in gra...

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Some of the employees who worked as Traffic Free Flow run by Outsurance and where their contact ended in September last year, are happy that their former employers have created another job for them. Traffic Free Flow (TFF), which initiated and run the project, and who employed 170 pointsmen in Johannesburg, stopped controlling t

Pointsmen ready to save lives Posted: April 11, 2020

Some of the employees who worked as Traffic Free Flow run by Outsurance and where their contact ended in September last year, are happy that their former employers have created another job for them. Traffic Free Flow (TFF), which initiated and run the project, and who employed 170 pointsmen in Johannesburg, stopped controlling t...

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Residents of ward 116 and 109 are angry at the police for their alleged ignorance when dealing or responding to crime within that area. As the result, they took to the streets before handing a memorandum to the police at 15th avenue. One of the leaders of the protest, who asked to remain anonymous, said their action was provoked

Residents Warn Police to Act or Face Wrath Posted: October 24, 2019

Residents of ward 116 and 109 are angry at the police for their alleged ignorance when dealing or responding to crime within that area. As the result, they took to the streets before handing a memorandum to the police at 15th avenue. One of the leaders of the protest, who asked to remain anonymous, said their action was provoked...

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ALEXANDRA spokesperson, Captain Malajie said the Alexandra Task Team has managed to recover a white BMW X3 which was taken from a house robbery in Sandton. The vehicle was fitted with tracker and it was repeating in Alexandra East bank! Malatji said the team proceeded towards East bank and came across the vehicle at 20th Avenue

Alexandra Task Team - Operational Success Posted: October 24, 2019

ALEXANDRA spokesperson, Captain Malajie said the Alexandra Task Team has managed to recover a white BMW X3 which was taken from a house robbery in Sandton. The vehicle was fitted with tracker and it was repeating in Alexandra East bank! Malatji said the team proceeded towards East bank and came across the vehicle at 20th Avenue ...

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IF you are an Alexandran and you don’t know or you know but you chose not to listen to Alex FM drama that airs from Mondays to Fridays, you really need prayers. Recently our news team met with Clement Shobane (27) and Mamaila Ngwamotsena (22), the couple behind ‘Ye Ke poo-pedi Shakeng, loosely translated, bull in one kraal.

Alex FM’s Drama Unleashes Talents Posted: October 24, 2019

IF you are an Alexandran and you don’t know or you know but you chose not to listen to Alex FM drama that airs from Mondays to Fridays, you really need prayers. Recently our news team met with Clement Shobane (27) and Mamaila Ngwamotsena (22), the couple behind ‘Ye Ke poo-pedi Shakeng, loosely translated, bull in one kraal. ...

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A horrific fire that gutted the PJ Construction building at first street Marlboro number 59 has left scores of people homeless recently. The fire is reported to have been caused by a candle which was left unattended. About forty- eight structures were completely gutted. A Zimbabwean national, Samson Dube who is said to have live

Fire Razes Shacks Posted: October 24, 2019

A horrific fire that gutted the PJ Construction building at first street Marlboro number 59 has left scores of people homeless recently. The fire is reported to have been caused by a candle which was left unattended. About forty- eight structures were completely gutted. A Zimbabwean national, Samson Dube who is said to have live...

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A 25-year-old woman was electrocuted on the 13th of October at Greenville informal settlement, along London Road (next to GNF Church). According to Isaac Mangena, City Power spokesperson, the woman was apparently trying to hang her washing either on the illegally connected electric wires or on a washing line near the exposed ele

Woman Electrocuted Posted: October 24, 2019

A 25-year-old woman was electrocuted on the 13th of October at Greenville informal settlement, along London Road (next to GNF Church). According to Isaac Mangena, City Power spokesperson, the woman was apparently trying to hang her washing either on the illegally connected electric wires or on a washing line near the exposed ele...

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BONGANE MANDITA, resigned as both the Treasurer and Board Member of Alex FM. Board chairperson, Isaac Mangena said in the statement that Bongane Mandita had been an integral part of Alex FM over the years, and was part of the new board, which was elected on the 9th December 2018 tasked with turning around the station. Mangena sa

Alex FM Board Member Resigns Posted: October 24, 2019

BONGANE MANDITA, resigned as both the Treasurer and Board Member of Alex FM. Board chairperson, Isaac Mangena said in the statement that Bongane Mandita had been an integral part of Alex FM over the years, and was part of the new board, which was elected on the 9th December 2018 tasked with turning around the station. Mangena sa...

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MAVIS NTOMBIZODWA MLANLANDLE (62) appeared before the Alexandra Magistrates court on the 10th of October on charges of assault for allegedly pouring her 29-year-old daughter with hot water. According to the victim, Sibongile Fredericks, the incident occurred on the 21st of September in the morning. The sour relation between her

Fuming Mother Burns Daughter Posted: October 24, 2019

MAVIS NTOMBIZODWA MLANLANDLE (62) appeared before the Alexandra Magistrates court on the 10th of October on charges of assault for allegedly pouring her 29-year-old daughter with hot water. According to the victim, Sibongile Fredericks, the incident occurred on the 21st of September in the morning. The sour relation between her ...

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“I’M very excited and happy that our people are now realizing that they have been sold pipe dreams,” these were jovial words from ward 116 councilor, Adolf Marema after he welcomed back the prodigal sons and daughters who had married opposition parties “People are now realizing that talk is cheap, and action much elusive

ANC Welcomes Old Members Posted: October 24, 2019

“I’M very excited and happy that our people are now realizing that they have been sold pipe dreams,” these were jovial words from ward 116 councilor, Adolf Marema after he welcomed back the prodigal sons and daughters who had married opposition parties “People are now realizing that talk is cheap, and action much elusive...

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