Soweto Urban News

02/10/2026

Caxton Network News | Police have urged parents to monitor their children’s online activity after two young suspects were arrested in separate cases in a Garden Route town.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/2nd-teenager-arrested-in-mossel-bay-over-child-pornography-allegations/

02/10/2026

Network sport | Brothers Siphesihle and Thubelihle Marule have made a rapid ascent from rugby novices to South African U17 Sevens representatives heading to Dakar.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/network-sport/2026/10/02/mpumalanga-twins-selected-for-youth-olympic-games/

02/10/2026

Naledi residents come together for Morning Blueprint soup kitchen

The initiative brought community members together by providing meals to those in need, while also creating an opportunity for residents to enjoy indigenous games and compete for bragging rights.

The initiative brought community members together by providing meals to those in need, while also creating an opportunity for residents to enjoy indigenous games and compete for bragging rights.

02/10/2026

Network sport | A trio of talented West Rand archers are heading for the coast, where they will put their skills to the test at a national archery competition.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/network-sport/2026/10/02/3-randfontein-archers-selected-for-national-competition/

02/10/2026

Caxton Network News | A woman was arrested after Hlalanikahle community members protested at Vosman Police Station following her boyfriend’s release without a court appearance.

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02/10/2026

Gauteng transport network on alert as heavy rain raises flooding risk

The provincial transport department has placed maintenance and response teams on standby as persistent rain threatens roads, drainage systems and other infrastructure.

The provincial transport department has placed maintenance and response teams on standby as persistent rain threatens roads, drainage systems and other infrastructure.

02/10/2026

Lifestyle | As more people look for ways to garden sustainably, it's worth taking a closer look at everyday gardening habits.

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02/10/2026

Sponsored: Children in communities across South Africa are finding mentorship, routine and nutritious post-training meals through an impactful after-school rugby initiative.

Children in communities across South Africa are finding mentorship, routine and nutritious post-training meals through an impactful after-school rugby initiative.

02/10/2026

The Hot Topic: South Africa’s violence crisis affects us all

A chance conversation between an e-hailing passenger and her driver offers a sobering reminder that fear and violence affect everyone, regardless of gender.

A chance conversation between an e-hailing passenger and her driver offers a sobering reminder that fear and violence affect everyone, regardless of gender.

02/10/2026

Caxton Network News | A farm, 12 vehicles and R3.1m in cash are among the assets preserved following a multi-agency investigation into a Mandrax manufacturing network.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/middelburg-high-court-freezes-r178-6m-in-standerton-drug-network-assets/