News Bulletin of 21 January 2026, 6pm

Two Phoenix SAPS officers have bought school shoes for two Grade 2 pupils who were turned away from school because they did not have the required footwear.
Sergeant Gonaseelan and Constable Maharaj were on patrol in the Phoenix area when they came across a mother and her two children outside a school.
The woman told officers the school could not admit the pupils without school shoes and she was forced to take them home on the first day of the academic year.
The officers then purchased two pairs of shoes from a nearby store and took the family back to the school.
The children were later allowed to return to class.
SAPS says the incident reflects the role of police officers in supporting the communities they serve.

Volunteers from the Integrated Community Project have been working twice a week to clean the Pan Africa Shopping Centre area in Alexandra, one of the precinct’s most polluted spots.
For nearly a year, they have removed litter, even during the festive season, while also educating informal traders on proper waste disposal.
Their goal is to keep the economic hub clean, raise awareness about illegal dumping, and eventually secure resources or stipends for their efforts.

The Alexandra Education Committee’s bursary programme has helped 48 learners from Alexandra and nearby communities achieve a 100% pass rate in the 2025 matric exams, including a 100% Bachelor’s pass rate and 104 distinctions.
The programme supports academically gifted learners from under-resourced schools with tuition, transport, uniforms, extra lessons, mentorship, and career guidance.
AEC director Paul Channon said the results reflect the learners’ hard work and resilience, particularly given the challenges faced in township schools.