Residents don’t want to allow homelessness and crime turn Melville into Hellville
The vibrant 7th Street in Melville was recently listed as one of the world’s coolest top 30 streets by global magazine Time Out but residents tell another story.
Fordsburg flea market gets new facelift with explosion of colour, flavour, friendly smiles
Fordsburg flea market’s new facelift has turned the neighbourhood into a vibrant hub in the heart of the Joburg inner city.
City of Joburg accused of being out of touch with residents’ reality with proposed tariff hikes
City of Joburg accused of drastically increasing tariffs while service delivery and basic maintenance have deteriorated.
Joburg no longer has its own ambulances for the City’s 5 million residents
The City of Joburg has suspended its last remaining 40 ambulance services, citing lack of vehicle insurance and pharmaceutical supplies.
JRA says illegal mining is a threat to the nation
JRA says illegal mining has caused damage underneath, where the ground is left hollow and muddy due to digging and excessive water usage, resulting in the occurrence of sinkholes and tremors.
Squatters invade heritage building after Joburg spends R29m upgrading it
The Johannesburg Property Company took a court order against squatters who invaded the heritage Rissik Street Post Office that the City spent R29m upgrading. However, the squatters won the right to stay
Chaos in Joburg as residents experience load shedding, water outages
Chaos reigns in Joburg as residents are not only being subjected to load shedding but also enduring electricity and water outages, with many councillors reporting the largest number of complaints in years.
Joburg International Transport Interchange reaches completion 7 years since construction started
The hi-tech, advanced international long-distance and cross-border transport will be the biggest public transport facility for long-distance travellers on the African continent.
Joburg lacks financial and technical capacity to provide electricity it needs, says MMC
Joburg MMC for Economic Development Lawrence Khoza says the attractiveness of Joburg as an investment destination is contingent on its ability to provide sufficient power.
DA opposes City of Joburg budget, says it’s designed to give priority to areas that are ANC strongholds
The DA in Joburg opposed the budget that finance MMC Jolidee Matongo delivered saying it was an election budget designed to give priority to areas that are ANC strongholds.
Joshco’s first student accommodation launched in Braam
The new Joscho student accommodation in Braamfontein has 89 units, free wifi and rentals are between R3 500 and R4 100 a month.
Joburg residents slam city’s service delivery during public engagements
Joburg residents are not happy with the city’s service delivery and made their displeasure “quite clear” in the city’s recent public participation engagements.
100-year-old Modderfontein woman receives Covid-19 vaccine
100-year-old Maureen Waddington of Elphin Lodge Retirement Village in Modderfontein, received her Covid-19 jab this week as part of phase 2 of government’s vaccination programme.
JRA does not have bolts that hold road guardrails together to protect motorists, pedestrians
The lack of the guardrails is alleged to have resulted in the death of an elderly person on a dangerous curve in Bruma where she lost control of her car and crashed into open veld.
Fears of more billing headaches ahead as EOH withdraws IT services from City of Joburg
EOH withdrew from its contract with City of Joburg following allegations of bribes raised during the Zondo Commission which resulted in Microsoft withdrawing all their licences from the company.
Joburg roads collapsing due to illegal miners digging underground for gold
Several city roads in Joburg’s southern suburbs are now sinking due to illegal mining by the zama zamas who are digging under roads to mine for gold.
Crime and lawlessness hamper Joburg’s growth - Makhubo
Mayor Geoff Makhubo says crime, lawlessness, building hijacking, collapsing roads, failed infrastructure projects and compromised service delivery hindered Joburg’s growth.
Joburgers asked to take care of environment and change their behaviours
Joburg residents are requested to take care of the environment by composting fallen leaves and to refrain from setting them alight.
City of Joburg to write off R11. 7 billion debt of residents in arrears
City of Joburg residents who are in arrears, and who meet certain criteria, can now apply to have their debts written off under certain conditions.
Squatters allowed back into Dunkeld West private property after rights group steps in
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute has helped the homeless Dunkeld West squatters move back into the property they were squatting in.
Riverlea residents guard substation from illegal connections by informal settlement residents
Residents say they are desperate due to frequent power cuts because of the illegal connections which also cause fires in the substation.
Home for destitute elderly women battling to keep doors open due to lack of money
The Gerald Fitzpatrick House and Nursing Home is a haven to 80 elderly women who have nowhere else to go.
Joburg says proposed R200 levy for prepaid electricity users was an error after residents complain
City of Joburg has now posted an adjusted drafts policy version which does not include prepaid electricity’s R200 levy which caused an outcry.
Fed up Joburg residents take matters into own hands by fixing potholes, cleaning streets
Panorama Residents’ Association got together with members of the community to fill potholes as well as removing weeds and trees growing between pavement stones and stormwater drains.
Joburg MMC still at work despite being found guilty of fraud, nepotism
City of Joburg MMC for public safety Mally Mokoena is still performing her duties despite being on a month’s suspension without pay.