By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Sergeant Bongani Mbalati is the new spokesperson for Alexandra Police. He takes the baton from Constable Simphiwe Mbatha. For Mbalati, working with the media is not a nightmare as he started working closely with the fourth estate in his capacity as a musician, long time ago. He has already promoted … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za The South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum (SAACYF) congratulates Palesa Makgato on her recent international achievement, winning the Woman in Arts and Culture award at the Woman of Stature South African Awards 2023. The annual Woman of Stature South African Awards is a key component of the Woman of Stature … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za Trailblazing South African entrepreneur, actress and radio host Thando Thabethe will take the public behind the scenes of her private life in a new reality show, Unstoppable Thabooty, which will air exclusively on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) from 15 April 2023 at 19:30. The qualified accountant turned award-winning entertainment personality … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Themba Prince Willards Dube (36), of Gwanda Mpaya village in Zimbabwe, was convicted and sentenced by the Limpopo Polokwane High Court, to 8 life sentences plus 88 years, for two counts of rape, six counts of murder, five counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, one count of extortion, one count … Read more
By Jimmy Masingi news@alexreporter.co.za NAME: Isaac SURNAME: Mabotsa NICKNAME: Yster DATE OF BIRTH:1980-06-11 HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A SOCCER PLAYER? I began playing football when I was seven years old on Alex’s dusty streets like any other child my age. I attended Minerva primary school. I was groomed by a club called Shapfield United. … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za City Power has welcomed the arrest of a thug who got flashed over and injured after he tried to steal a cable near the repair site of electricity fault in Alexandra. The suspect is currently fighting for his life in the custody of Sandringham police. City Power teams and contractors … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za A few years back, the elderly from 76 villages under Collins Chabane Municipality in Malamulele, Limpopo, used to receive their grants in their respective areas. But now, only a minority of the senior citizens from 10 villages in Malamulele receive grants where they reside. The change, which oblige them to … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za South African rapper Costa Titch has died. He was 28. The Big Flexa rapper died after he collapsed on stage during a performance at Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg. His family confirmed the news in a statement on Instagram: “It is with deep pain that we find ourselves having to acknowledge … Read more
Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes Officer Maxwell Bandezi from the Public Order Policing Unit a speedy recovery. Officer Bandezi was shot and injured whilst conducting an operation on Thursday, 09 March 2023, when officers were evicting a group of people who had illegally appropriated the freight container apartments at … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za Enerst Mongezi Majenge (29), founder and CEO of 911 thewheelchairdoctor has on Friday (10 March 2023 ) repaired thirty (30) wheelchairs free of charge. The aim was to support needy residents at Itlhokomeleng Old Age Home in Alexandra North of Johannesburg. Majenge decided to intervene when he was made aware of … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za Johannesburg, March 10th – The Gomora Carnival is set to transform Alexandra Township into a joyous wonderland from March 10th to March 12th. The first-ever carnival in the township is organized as part of the #KasiRandShow initiative and promises to be a celebration of community, culture, and joy. The Gomora Carnival … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za Four electricians contracted by the Ekurhuleni municipality, who were responding to a power outage, were killed by a mob who mistook them for cable thieves. The incident happened on Monday when the four were responding to a power outage after City of Ekurhuleni requested assistance from the contractors to assist in Sarel … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter Bonolo is a multi-singer and songwriter from Orange Farm, Johannesburg. She was discovered by Melodia Music in Nov 2022 and has been in studio honing and perfecting her craft ever since. She is ready to release her debut album and take the South African music industry by storm. Her debut single … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za The self-proclaimed second coming of Jesus Christ has risen – and he’s in Kenya turning water into tea! The man, Mwalimu Yesu wa Thangole, says he is on a divine mission and the name was anointed to him by God Himself, along with instructions to spread the gospel across the globe. … Read more