Padma Naidoo
News Editor
Benoni Herald · PR Daddy News Grid
14 yrs experience
· 8 articles · Beat: general news
About
Padma Naidoo is a senior news editor with 20 years of experience in Gauteng's general news and current affairs sector. She holds NQF7 Journalism accreditation and has built a reputation for rigorous, data-driven reporting on issues that matter to Benoni communities. Her career has spanned both the public and private sectors, giving her a nuanced understanding of the regulatory, economic, and social forces shaping Gauteng. She is also a SABC practitioner, which informs her evidence-based approach to analysis. She is based in Benoni and contributes regularly to benoniherald.co.za.
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Business
Local Benoni Entrepreneur Launches Sustainable Packaging Business
A young Benoni entrepreneur, Sarah van der Merwe, has launched 'EcoPack Solutions', a new business specialising in envir…
Community
Benoni Community Garden Flourishes, Fights Food Insecurity
The Benoni Community Garden project, situated in Actonville, is celebrating a successful harvest season, providing fresh…
business
Local Benoni Bakery Expands, Creates New Jobs
Benoni's beloved 'The Daily Loaf' bakery has announced significant expansion plans, including a new production facility …
environment
Kleinfontein Dam Water Levels Raise Environmental Concerns
Recent observations at Kleinfontein Dam indicate concerningly low water levels, prompting environmentalists to call for …
Environment
Concern Grows Over Pollution in Benoni's Kleinfontein Dam
Environmental activists and concerned residents in Benoni are raising alarms over increasing pollution levels in Kleinfo…
Community
Benoni Community Rallies to Support Local Animal Shelter After Vandalism Incident
The Benoni community has shown overwhelming support for the Benoni SPCA after the shelter was targeted by vandals, causi…
Local Government
Ekurhuleni Metro Addresses Pothole Crisis on Benoni Roads
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has announced a new initiative to tackle the pervasive pothole problem plaguing…