Latest articles on Alexandra Township
Khosa case: Going straight to the Constitutional Court isn’t always the right path
Even where the case is a strong one, direct access to the highest court is a route only in truly exceptional circumstances
Alexandra’s black market for booze under lockdown
Underground liquor has a long history in South Africa. Its next chapter is being written under the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown
The lockdown: South Africa’s test of its democracy
How South African citizens, the police and the army, and politicians behave during the 21-day lockdown will have far-reaching implications for our democracy
Jo’burg pool in the deep end
Residents complained about noise and bad behaviour so the gates were closed on weekends, a decision some see as racist
The suicidal effect of our ailing society
Millions of our fellow citizens are literally robbed of the opportunity to live meaningful lives
Linda Twala — the father of the nation of Alex
Linda Twala was born to one of the original residents of Alexandra. He is now known as the father of Alex, a title he takes very seriously
Alex is a ‘disaster-in-waiting’ – Gauteng settlements MEC
Dikgang Uhuru Moiloa said lawlessness and disorder is a result of different stakeholders in the community not agreeing on how Alex should be developed
Alex inquiry: City of Joburg refutes residents’ claims
The inquiry's mandate is to investigate whether there are violations of the rights contained in the Bill of Rights as related to people in Alexandra
‘The development of Alex has been arrested’ inquiry hears
During the protests, residents shed light on the failed Alexandra Renewal Project, which had an alleged allocated budget of R1.6-billion
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Locally built ventilators ready in two weeks as Covid cases rise
The companies making the non-invasive devices, which will create jobs and are cheaper than other types, include car and diving manufacturers
Demolition of hope in Hangberg
The City of Cape Town in June twice knocked down structures on land allocated for other purposes. The city says these were not evictions; residents ask why no police are available for rapes and murders
Sassa disses disability grant applicants
Towards the end of level four of the lockdown, Sassa offices reopened for applications for old age pensions and childcare and foster care grants, but not for disability grants
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
