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1 month ago | 
citizen.co.za | Tayla Smit |Luccia Mashel |Fanie Mthupha
Residents fed up with our poorly maintained roads have voiced their frustrations about vehicle-wrecking potholes causing endless misery. Boksburg Advertiser visited some of the most affected stretches of roads in Boksburg and spoke to residents and businesses. They said the road defects are damaging their vehicles and the metro is ignoring their complaints, failing to take the necessary steps to combat the pothole epidemic in the city.
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Jan 26, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Tumi Riba |Tayla Smit
The City of Ekurhuleni’s DEMS training academy at the Leon Ferreira Fire Station, in Trichardts Road, has entered a new era by transitioning to digital theory exams. According to the training academy manager, Theresa Geldenhuys, this marks the first time in history that firefighting exams are being conducted digitally in Ekurhuleni. She explained that 29 students are in the midst of taking their rope-rescue exams using electronic devices, such as laptops.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Tumi Riba |Tayla Smit |Lebohang Pita
Benoni Indians players Caelum Stroberg and Connor Steyn helped SA qualify for the World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC) U18 World Cup after a commanding 16-2 victory over Zimbabwe in the final of the African qualifiers at the Boksburg Cardinals main diamond on January 19.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Luccia Mashel |Fanie Mthupha |Tayla Smit
Hoërskool OosterligHoërskool Oosterlig’s Class of 2024 achieved a 98.5% pass rate, increasing from last year’s 95.42%. A total of 201 matriculants at the school sat for their National Senior Certificate exams, and the school flew high with 222 distinctions. Some 76.7% of learners passed with bachelor’s passes, while 17.4% attained diploma passes. “This is an improvement from 2023, but we are still striving for a 100% pass rate.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Tayla Smit |Lebohang Pita
South Africa is hosting Zimbabwe in a World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC) U18 World Cup African qualifier to battle for a spot in the U18 world cup in Japan from September 5 to 14. The two countries meet in a five-match series at the Boksburg Cardinals main diamond with a double header today, another double header tomorrow and the final match on Sunday (January 19) morning.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Tayla Smit |Luccia Mashel |Fanie Mthupha
The Boksburg Advertiser visited several primary schools to capture the moments when Grade Ones first stepped into their big school classrooms on January 15. While a few children appeared nervous, most embraced the day with smiles, ready to make friends and meet their teachers. Goedehoop PrimaryWhile most Grade Ones at this school appeared excited and smiled as they settled in, others found the start of their school careers overwhelming.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Luccia Mashel |Tayla Smit
Hard work paid off for local lndependent Examinations Board (IEB) learners who received their matric results on January 13. Woodlands International CollegeBuilding on its respected 23-year academic track record, and the stellar results of the Class of 2023, Woodlands International College achieved a 95% Bachelor’s Degree pass rate and preserved its consecutive 100% pass rate since inception.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Tayla Smit
The Reiger Park Cancer Support Group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of bringing hope and support to those affected by cancer. Founded with the mission to address the emotional and spiritual needs of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, the group has made a significant impact in the Reiger Park community and surrounding areas. One of the group’s most cherished initiatives is their annual hospital visit, which they have been doing for the past eight years.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Tayla Smit
After more than two months of heartache, a beloved pet, which went missing in a home invasion, was finally reunited with her family. The eight-year-old female Doberman-cross went missing during a robbery at her owners’ home in Sunward Park on October 23 last year. John and Elsabe Appleton endured a long and emotional wait before receiving the phone call that changed everything.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Tayla Smit
January 27• Baanbreker Voortrekkers get together, Laerskool Baanbreker, 16:00 till 17:00. Luzinda: 072 314 5482. • Susan Badenhorst Voortrekkers meet on Mondays, NG Kerk Witfield, 17:15 to 18:15. Louis: 083 293 1107. • Girl Guides Boksburg meet, 116 Southvale Road, 17:00. Girls aged four-and-a-half to 18 are welcome. They run Teddies, Brownies, Guides and Ranger groups with fun activities and provide space, resources or tools for girls and women to learn, lead and be able to speak out.
