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Casseldale Shooting: Boy in Critical Condition After Tragic Incident
An 11-year-old boy, Waldo Verwey, remains in a critical but stable condition after the Casseldale shooting that took place late Thursday evening.…
Payment Dispute Delays Northmead Water Tower
The Northmead water tower remains out of operation, leaving Benoni residents frustrated as water supply issues continue. Despite being officially opened in…
Kirk Memorial Gathering Draws Thousands of Christians
Tens of thousands of Christians gathered to honour Charlie Kirk at a moving Kirk memorial gathering in Glendale, Arizona, with many joining…
South Africa Negotiates US Trade Deal Amid Tariff Discussions
South Africa is engaging with the United States to negotiate a US trade deal, following the imposition of 30% tariffs on certain…
Eskom Electricity Prices Set to Rise Even Higher in 2026 and 2027
South Africans are in for more financial strain as Eskom electricity prices are set to rise even higher in 2026 and 2027.…
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O’Reilly Merry & Miles Sharp Upgrade
In a significant development for the greater Benoni area, plans are underway to address longstanding traffic issues at the intersection of O’Reilly…
Eskom Faces Possible Stage 13 Load-Shedding Threat
Introduction: A comprehensive 600-page report commissioned by the National Treasury and conducted by the German VGBE consortium points to Eskom’s coal-fired power…
Edwin Sodi’s Unfinished Business: Alleged Corruption on the Northmead Water Tower Project
A Troubled Construction Project Amid Allegations of Corruption In the heart of Benoni, the construction of the Northmead water tower stands as…
Safeguarding Your Vehicle: Understanding and Preventing Car/Signal Jamming in South Africa
Introduction: Car jamming has become a growing concern in South Africa, posing a significant threat to vehicle security. As technology evolves, so…
Fuel Price Forecast for MarchPetrol and Diesel prices in South Africa are anticipated to witness significant increases at the beginning of March,…
Heatwave Warning for Gauteng As the South African Weather Service issues a heatwave alert, residents in the central and eastern regions of…
Wet Weather Continues in Gauteng: Level 2 Warning Issued In Gauteng, South Africa, another day of persistent rainfall is expected, with the…
Clean Projects Mural Painting Competition
Benoni Media was born out of a deep-rooted desire to bridge the gap in community reporting, ensuring that every important event and…
A Remarkable Achievement In a noteworthy recognition, Colleen Khoza, a resident of Crystal Park, was named the digital and graphics businesswoman of…
Remote Off-Site Monitoring
In a world where security concerns are ever-evolving, businesses and residences require advanced and foolproof measures to ensure their safety. Enter Remote Off-Site…
Watch – Loadshedding Chaos: A Traffic Nightmare in Benoni
Loadshedding, a seemingly necessary evil to manage electricity demand, has inadvertently wreaked havoc on traffic flow in Benoni. The impact of scheduled…
Tragedy Strikes Bree Street in Joburg CBD In a devastating incident on Wednesday (19 July 2023) evening, an explosion rocked busy Bree…
On July 21, 2023, at approximately 1:43 p.m., an unfortunate gas explosion occurred at the Zero Appliances factory situated in Chloorkop, Kempton…
Massive Explosion Rocks Johannesburg CBD, Causing Street Collapse
The Incident On July 19, 2023, a powerful explosion shook Bree Street, which is part of the Central Business District (CBD) in…
Tears and Emotions: Cast and Crew React to Sudden Cancellation In a heart-wrenching scene at Sasani Studios in Johannesburg, the close-knit family…
In a surprising turn of weather residents of Alberton and Sandton, two regions in Gauteng, South Africa, are experiencing a rare phenomenon—a…
Blue light VIP Saps officers assault motorists
The process to trace the victims who were allegedly assaulted by South African Police Service (Saps) members is underway. VIP Saps assault motorist…
Clean Projects: Reclaiming Benoni’s Streets and Parks through Community Action
In the heart of Benoni, a dedicated group of individuals has taken matters into their own hands to revitalise the streets and…
The DA Ekurhuleni councillor Dean Stone and Mike Waters. Front: Robert Makgaila, Mary Gody and Michael da Silva. The Benoni Town Hall…
Benoni Town Hall, Bunny Park could be cash cows for CoE
Golden Homes employees Thozani Xhakaza, Bets Coetzee, Manetjie Haasbroek and Sylvia Bhimjee heeded the call to clean the intersection. The founder of…
Image: sourced. Routine operations conducted by members of the Benoni Flying Squad (BFS) ensured that seven suspects were arrested for various crimes,…
Benoni man becomes SA’s first recorded cholera victim as cases rise to 5
One person died of cholera, while five cases have been recorded in the country, the Department of Health has confirmed. Health Minister…
Six suspected illegal miners arrested, explosives and makeshift tools seized in Benoni raid
More than 100 explosives and makeshift tools used for illegal mining were seized when authorities arrested six suspected illegal miners, or “zama…
The Benoni Town Hall, a historic building in need of attention, requires only cosmetic repairs and minor structural upgrades to restore it…
St Dunstan’s Students Take Icy Plunge for Charity with Princess Charlene Foundation
Braving the cold weather for a charitable cause, learners from St Dunstan’s Preparatory School and College participated in the Headmaster’s Polar Bear…