By: Natasha Archary Image: Mario La Pergola on Unsplash One person has been killed in a suspected illegal mining explosion in Bram Fischerville, Soweto on Thursday afternoon, 20 July. The latest explosion comes just a day after the devastating JHB CBD gas explosion which also claimed 1 life, injuring 48 others. According to reports, the explosion on Thursday is said to be caused by dynamite which was connected to a […]
By: Natasha Archary More than 48-hours since Rand Water completed extensive maintenance on a number of its systems, taps in some parts of Johannesburg are still running dry. This is, according to Johannesburg Water (JHB Water) due to possible airlocks in the pipelines and a slow recovery of supply to reservoirs and water towers. The water supplier said several reservoirs were still empty or at critical capacity over the weekend, […]
By: Natasha Archary Crime scene tape/ Pexels The mutilated bodies of two boys, aged 5 and 6 years were found in different parts of Soweto on Thursday, 20 April. One of the boy's body parts were found in White City and the other was discovered in Rockville. According to Gauteng police spokesperson, Elias Mawela, the boys were playing outside in a street near their homes when they went missing on […]
By Zuko Komisa A swimming facility in Orlando East called Swim School Soweto is giving children in Soweto hope. Swim School Soweto, a registered school with headquarters in Orlando East, has been running since November 7, 2020. In a heated indoor 10x5m pool, parents with young children as young as two years old, adults, and senior citizens can anticipate receiving instruction from highly certified and experienced black swimming coaches. Also Read: Haibo […]
By Wanique Block Have you ever heard of the farmers market concept? Well if you have, get ready to vibe out! The vibrant township of Soweto will now have its very own Farmers Market. If you're living under a rock, and not sure what the farmers market is, well don't worry I'm here to give you all the details! Not affiliated to the Fourways Farmers Market, the Soweto Farmers Market is […]
By Zuko Komisa Panyaza Lesufi, the premier of Gauteng, wants to cancel Soweto's approximately R5 billion debt to Eskom. Lesufi contends that in order for "townships," informal settlements, and hostels to grow, debt forgiveness is necessary. On Friday, Lesufi took to Twitter to make his proposal. "Minister [Enoch] Godongwana, we truly appreciate how you respect negotiations. Can we safely assume that the Soweto Eskom electricity debt and that of other townships […]