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Life sentence for Soweto man who raped his wife’s granddaughter - Clone

Sowetan Live 17 Dec 2025
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said a case was opened at the Dobsonville, Soweto, police station in 2019 after the grandmother found Mluleki Zicina on top of the victim, in the act of raping her ... TimesLIVE .
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Holiday vibes in Soweto as fans gather for Bafana Bafana’s AFCON farewell match

Independent online (SA) 16 Dec 2025
Bafana Bafana will step onto the pitch one last time before their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations campaign begins, facing a weakened Ghana side on Tuesday at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto ... This friendly is about more than preparation alone ... .
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Soweto street bash turns violent: Calls for increased security after robbery and assault

Eye Witness News 14 Dec 2025
Reports indicate that a group of alleged gangsters began terrorising partygoers. .
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IN PICS | The 10th Annual Katiba Festival returns to Soweto

Sowetan Live 14 Dec 2025
The 10th Annual Katiba Festival, a celebration of arts, music, culture, and community, was held at Vardos Lifestyle Guesthouse in Mapetla, Soweto ... Lifestyle Guesthouse in Mapetla, Soweto on Saturday.
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Gauteng police warn communities against vigilantism after Soweto mob attack

Eye Witness News 12 Dec 2025
On Wednesday night, a 19-year-old man was found dead alongside three other men on the side of the road. .
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Runner dies in hospital after taxi struck her during Soweto Marathon

Sowetan Live 12 Dec 2025
A mother of two has died in hospital of her injuries after she was hit by a taxi during the Soweto Marathon ...
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Teen killed at Diepkloof street bash ‘wasn’t an angel’, say residents as violence at Soweto ...

Sowetan Live 12 Dec 2025
The teen was one of four men stripped naked and assaulted during an alleged mob justice attack in Diepkloof Zone 5 in Soweto in the early hours of Thursday ... Nndwammbi said violence at such gatherings was “becoming a fashion” in Soweto.
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Diary: Standard Bank Art Lab’s A Season for African Creativity, Makhelwane Festival returns to Soweto ...

Mail Guardian South Africa 12 Dec 2025
The Makhelwane Festival returns to Soweto from 12–14 December 2025, bringing its signature mix of food, fashion, art, music and community spirit back to the streets ... Expect good eats, local markets, and a full celebration of Soweto culture.
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IN PICS | Motsepe Foundation brought Christmas cheer to Soweto kids by giving toys

Sowetan Live 10 Dec 2025
Thousands of children queued at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, waiting for their turn to receive early Christmas gifts delivered by the Motsepe Foundation on Wednesday ... goodies at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
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Jermaine Dupri enjoys a cultural odyssey from Soweto to Cape Town

Independent online (SA) 10 Dec 2025
After supporting the duo behind the scenes in Johannesburg, Dupri embraced the local culture by exploring the vibrant township of Soweto ... A Soweto township tour offers a profound immersion into South Africa's rich history, culture and resilience.
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Women’s boxing dazzles at revamped Soweto hall’s debut event

Sowetan Live 08 Dec 2025
The tournament was the first to take place in that iconic venue in Mofolo, Soweto ... pride, amplifying women’s voices in the sport, and showing that boxing in Soweto is alive and moving forward.
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Waste reclaimers demand plan as Joburg’s landfills fill up

Moneyweb 06 Dec 2025
They also want to be included in the City’s solutions. But there are obstacles ... .
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Lungile Siyaphi: Empowering Soweto's youth as Miss Soweto 2025/26

Independent online (SA) 04 Dec 2025
Standing on stage with her heart racing, 22-year-old Lungile Siyaphi never imagined hearing her name announced as Miss Soweto 2025/26 ... “I started this journey with hopes and dreams of representing the young girls of Soweto,” she says.
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