Stories that graced the headlines throughout the year.
JANUARY
– A brutal home invasion targeted an elderly woman in Ext 3; the suspect robbed and stabbed her before escaping with valuables.
– Soweto Drift Academy (SDA), owners of Orange Farm Spin City, received a nomination for the 2023 Soweto Tourism Awards.
FEBRUARY
– Johannesburg Metropolitan Police arrested a suspect for DUI, reckless driving and weapon/drug possession.
– Three school learners escaped unharmed after a robbery attempt near ZCC Church in Ext 4.
– SDA won “Best Tourism Experience” at the Soweto Tourism Awards.
MARCH
– Highlighted robbery-prone areas in Orange Farm, emphasizing safety concerns.
– Nehawu members initiated a national strike, demanding a higher increase than the government’s offer.
APRIL
– Radio personality Msakazi celebrated a decade on air and secured a new slot on Metro FM.
MAY
– Tragic incident: a 16-year-old Aha Thuto Secondary learner arrested for murdering a schoolmate.
– Mourning the passing of Collen Chauke, 37, found deceased near Masibambane College.
JUNE
– Police Minister Bheki Cele released crime stats, Orange Farms SAPS featured in top 30 stations for various crimes.
JULY
– Orange Farm Holy Joint Artist Development nominated for Tshwane Indigenous Awards.
AUGUST
– Police investigated a hit-and-run on the Golden Highway, claiming the lives of a mother and son from Drieziek 9.
SEPTEMBER
– Health crisis in Tjovitjo Informal Settlement due to uncollected waste in chemical toilets.
– Jabulile Secondary girls’ soccer team excelled at the Gauteng Schools Football Champions League.
OCTOBER
– Tragic incident: 18-year-old Ntombifuthi Twala critically stabbed by her boyfriend.
– Memorial service held for Crime Prevention Warden Jabulani Gininda, shot and killed in Orange Farm.
NOVEMBER
– Qoqa Secondary excelled in the SA IYBSSD School Competition, winning R20,000 for their outstanding project.
– Pick n Pay Qualisave Eyethu Mall’s sister store at Letsheng Mall officially opened on 23 November.
