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Roodepoort

SACAN workshop: African youth perspectives on STEM and climate action
Partner Content
/ 25 October 2024

SACAN workshop: African youth perspectives on STEM and climate action

LCOY 2024 aimed to provide youth aged 14 to 25 with the tools and knowledge to participate in climate policy and STEM-based solutions actively

By Derek Davey
Anger at Panyaza Lesufi for failing to fix Roodepoort school for years
Education
/ 29 January 2024

Anger at Panyaza Lesufi for failing to fix Roodepoort school for years

The department committed to replacing the school with a brick-and-mortar structure more than five years ago

By Silver Sibiya
Illegal mining: Roodepoort residents are ‘prisoners’ of turf wars
National
/ 1 September 2023

Illegal mining: Roodepoort residents are ‘prisoners’ of turf wars

The displacement of illegal artisanal mining gangs by the police causes the miners to flee to other areas, resulting in violent turf wars that spill over into neighbouring areas

By Sheree Bega
Illegal mining: ‘The gold is there, people are hungry and mines are closed’
Business
/ 1 September 2023

Illegal mining: ‘The gold is there, people are hungry and mines are closed’

The informal economy around zama zama mining has replaced that of large-scale mining companies that have abandoned or closed their mines

By Sheree Bega
Tip for Cabinet: Bet on innovators
Article
/ 7 June 2019

Tip for Cabinet: Bet on innovators

The climate crisis is creating significant opportunities for small, green businesses to break into the energy, water and food sectors

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Police intervene at school protest for removal of black principal
Article
/ 20 February 2015

Police intervene at school protest for removal of black principal

Police deny shooting rubber bullets at a group of parents who were protesting at Roodepoort Primary School demanding a coloured principal.

By Sapa
Bail for officer accused of Durban Deep protester’s murder
Article
/ 28 January 2014

Bail for officer accused of Durban Deep protester’s murder

The police officer accused of murdering a protester, who was shot dead in Durban Deep during a service delivery protest, has been granted bail.

By Sapa
Roodepoort cop appears in court for protester shooting
Article
/ 27 January 2014

Roodepoort cop appears in court for protester shooting

A policeman accused of shooting dead a protester has appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court, as angry residents protested outside.

By Nosihle Shelembe
Roodepoort residents march to court to support arrested protesters
Article
/ 24 January 2014

Roodepoort residents march to court to support arrested protesters

Durban Deep residents have marched to the Roodepoort magistrate’s court to protest against the arrest of 15 demonstrators.

By Sapa
The lure of past riches
Article
/ 25 October 2013

The lure of past riches

The links of illegal mining with Jo’burg’s ?heyday provide a rich seam for photography.

By Percy Zvomuya
Rape video turns world’s spotlight on SA justice system
Article
/ 19 April 2012

Rape video turns world’s spotlight on SA justice system

The blaze of public outrage over the videotaped gang rape of a Soweto teen is shining new light on how underage suspects and rape cases are handled.

By Phillip De Wet
Louise de Waal remembered at school service
Article
/ 19 October 2011

Louise de Waal remembered at school service

Family and friends of murdered pupil Louise de Waal paid their last respects at her memorial service at Horskool Die Burger in Roodepoort.

By Jenna Etheridge
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Article
/ 13 October 2011

Serial rape suspect confesses to Louise de Waal’s murder

A suspected serial rapist has confessed to kidnapping and murdering Roodepoort pupil Louise De Waal, whose body was found in Magaliesburg yesterday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 October 2011

Burned body believed to be that of kidnapped schoolgirl

A badly burnt body discovered on a farm in Magaliesburg, near Johannesburg, is thought to be that of a kidnapped Roodepoort schoolgirl.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 30 June 2009

Khumalo was drunk at crash scene, witness tells court

A witness in Doctor Khumalo’s drunken-driving trial told a court on Tuesday that Khumalo was drunk when he crashed into a taxi.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 October 2008

Probe starts into Roodepoort building collapse

Structural engineers have begun an investigation into the causes of the collapse of a three-storey Roodepoort building.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 17 October 2008

Collapse probe on hold for rescue work

Investigations into the collapse of a partially completed Gauteng office block have been put on hold until a worker believed to be trapped is found.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 16 October 2008

Worker still missing after Roodepoort building collapse

A three-storey building collapsed on Thursday in Roodepoort, killing one worker and injuring 14 others. Another worker was missing.

By Staff Reporter

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