Roodepoort
latest news & developments
Residents mull source of pong
People have been reporting strong sulphur odours causing headaches and eye irritation. The city is monitoring air quality while authorities investigate potential Highveld emissions
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The lure of past riches
The links of illegal mining with Jo’burg’s ?heyday provide a rich seam for photography.
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.
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.
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.
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.