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NUM elective congress kicks off amid rising retrenchments and mine safety fears

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NUM elective congress kicks off amid rising retrenchments and mine safety fears

By Johnathan Paoli The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is holding its elective congress at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. The congress comes amid increased retrenchments, unsafe working conditions, and corporate restructuring in mining and energy sectors, which have weakened worker security and union influence. Themed “The Epoch For The Dictatorship of The Proletariat Now or Never,” the three-day congress gat…See the Story

What caused a popular Johannesburg lake to turn red?

Residents of Johannesburg’s East Rand have expressed shock and confusion over the recent transformation of Boksburg Lake. The lake’s water turned an eerie, rusty-red colour, prompting authorities to launch an urgent investigation into a suspected chemical spill from a nearby industrial area. Security guards first noticed the colour change on 15 May. This was soon followed by what some residents described as a “nauseating smell of rotting eggs” o…Boksburg · Boksburg Read Article

Mad Brother Case: Suspects Identified

Ruan Beetge (30) and Gordon Westraad (45), the two accused charged with assaulting Brandon Pretorius (27) of Boksburg, continued their bail application in the Boksburg Magistrate's Court on Wednesday.Boksburg · Boksburg Read Article

St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls, Boksburg - SA School Sports

One School One Family One Spirit St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls, Boksburg, was established in 1923. It is an independent academic institution comprising of three schools in one: – Pre-School (Grades 0000-0) – Primary School (Grades 1-7) – Senior School (Grades 8 -12). The philosophy of St Dominic’s is to create an ethos of learning where the growth and development of the whole person is a priority. We believe that the potential of eac…Boksburg · Boksburg Read Article

SaferStops Association Calls for Commitment to Truck Driver Wellness

South Africa’s SaferStops Association called for renewed industry-wide commitment to truck driver wellness and road safety at the 2025 Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium. More than 300 truck drivers, fleet operators, industry experts and government officials gathered at the two-day event in Boksburg recently as part of a groundbreaking public-private partnership toBoksburg · Boksburg See the Story

Dailysun | Booze shack horror: Minister calls for abahlali's help

The victims were in a house when unknown gunmen stormed in and opened fireBoksburg · Boksburg Read Article

Family Devastated by 11-Year-Old Niece's Pregnancy After Rape

The family of an 11-year-old girl from Boksburg who tragically became pregnant after being raped is grappling with immense pain and disbelief. The emotional turmoil was palpable outside the Boksburg Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where the man accused of perpetrating this heinous crime was scheduled to apply for bail. However, due to the severe nature […] The post Family Devastated by 11-Year-Old Niece’s Pregnancy After Rape appeared first on G…Bad Rothenfelde · Bad Rothenfelde See the Story

Man who made 11-year-old girl pregnant wants bail

By Doreen Mokgolo The 29-year-old suspect allegedly began raping the girl when she was six years old during visits to her older sister’s communal house. The mother discovered the pregnancy in April when she noticed physical changes in her daughter, with tests confirming she was nearly five months pregnant. A group of Ugandan community members gathered outside Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday demanding justice for an 11-year-old girl ra…Boksburg · Boksburg Read Article

YOKE Takes Platinum Sponsorship at Lifting Africa Awards 2025, 2026 - Automation Update

YOKE Industrial Corp. has been named Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Lifting Africa Awards, which will be presented on 29 August at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, Boksburg, South Africa. The agreement also includes next year’s event. The awards recognise innovation, sustainability and leadership in the lifting industry. They are powered by Lifting Africa, a media platform dedicated to Africa’s lifting and material handling …Boksburg · Boksburg Read Article