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ActionSA demands urgent debate on Gauteng’s traffic light crisis
ActionSA has formally submitted a proposal calling for an urgent discussion on the ongoing issues of malfunctioning traffic lights and deteriorating infrastructure.
Johannesburg faces traffic crisis: R70 million required to restore vandalised traffic lights
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) said it needs over R70 million to repair stolen and vandalised traffic lights across Johannesburg.
SA’s first Ndebele mural unveiled, honouring Dr Esther Mahlangu
The artwork marked history as it is the first South African mural to pay homage to Mahlangu, including being the first large-scale Ndebele mural created on staircases.
Bree Street rehabilitation project contractor fired
DA in Johannesburg has called on the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to look into what seems to be the latest scandal to rock the City of Johannesburg.
‘No meaningful progress’: ActionSA urges Gauteng government to declare Lillian Ngoyi Street a disaster zone amid repair delays
ActionSA’s Joburg councillor Lebo Mokoka said despite the R196 million allocated for the reconstruction, the contractor has made ‘no meaningful progress’.
Johannesburg Roads Agency threatens to cancel tender over delays in Lillian Ngoyi Street repairs
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced that is considering cancelling the tender for the repair of Lillian Ngoyi Street, previously known as Bree Street, in the Johannesburg Central Business District due to delays in the road restoration project.
City of Joburg fixing damaged electricity infrastructure after M1 fire
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has reassured inner city residents that construction of electricity infrastructure had commenced following a fire that occurred on the M1 in Braamfontein last Wednesday.
Joburg mayor sounds alarm on illegal mining threat in State of the City Address
In his State of the City Address, Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, addressed the scourge of illegal mining, known as zama zamas, gripping the heart of Johannesburg. Despite celebrating strides in economic growth and service delivery, Gwamanda highlighted the insidious threat posed by these illicit operations.
JRA lashed for failing to uphold BC order
After many months of cross-examinations by the arbitrator, the Bargaining Council found that the agency had failed to prove that there ‘was a fair reason for the Mahanuke's dismissal and that the dismissal was preceded by a fair procedure allegations that its CEO falsified information in his job application’
Joburg Roads Agency to pay R2 million to fired CEO Tshepo Mahanuke for unfair dismissal
The Bargaining Council stated that in his CV, Mahanuke agreed that he was not a medical doctor, but stated that he does have an Honorary Doctorate.
JDA urges residents to tackle infrastructure developments
Agency has resumed work on several schemes in Region G
City of Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda led service delivery oversight visit into inner city
The oversight visit also focused on police visibility, waste management, road conditions, water leaks, parks, as well as homelessness.
Floods: boy, 10, almost loses his life
The circumstances surrounding the real cause of death are still unknown, but neighbours believe Bongani was electrocuted by an appliance that came into contact with water from the heavy rain.
WATCH: RAF improves customer service with a new contact centre
The Road Accident Fund has launched a new call contact number, 087 820 1 111.
RAF launches tyre safety programme to empower traffic officers and motorists
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference has teamed up with the Road Accident Fund to ramp up tyre safety education and enforcement across South Africa.
SA ranked as the most dangerous country to drive in
Zutobi analysed countries worldwide based on indicators including motorway speed limits, blood alcohol concentration limits for drivers, and road traffic death rates, to determine the world’s safest and most dangerous countries in which to drive.
ANC petitions to rename Sandton Drive after Palestinian activist Leila Khaled
The African National Congress has reignited calls to rename Sandton Drive after Leila Khaled, an activist and member of the resistance movement Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
SIU finally acts against errant lawyers fingered in swindling RAF clients
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is set to probe over 100 law firms for defrauding the struggling Road Accident Fund (RAF).
RAF great, says the chairperson of its board
Road Accident Fund (RAF) board chairperson Zanele Lorraine Francois said things like socio-economic, environment and equity factors were important in order to determine the benefits of the claimants.
Residents of Slovoville, Lehae and Fun Valley take it upon themselves to close Golden Highway
The residents of Lehae, Slovoville and Fun Valley near Eldorado Pak have taken it upon themselves to man parts of the Golden Highway, which has become dangerous for motorists due to a big, gaping hole on the road. On Monday, the residents decided to close the road until such time that the provincial and local government repair the road.
JRA partially reopens Lillian Ngoyi Street for free traffic flow
Lilian Ngoyi Street was closed off to traffic between Harrison and Von Brandis Streets following a road collapse on July 19 due to a methane gas explosion.
Joburg Roads Agency starts R32 million road rehabilitation project in Roodepoort
Over R32 million has been allocated by the Johannesburg Roads Agency towards the construction and rehabilitation of the Kilburn Street culvert infrastructure and road in Discovery, Roodepoort
Renaming William Nicol Drive to Winnie Mandela turns into a political fiasco as parties claim credit
Last week, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula and the EFF’s Floyd Shivambu were also at loggerheads over who should be credited for the renaming of William Nicol to Winnie Mandela after the city announced the move.
Afrikanerbond slams ANC for renaming of William Nicol Drive
Afrikanerbond says history is being erased after renaming William Nicol to Winnie mandela Drive.
WATCH: Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda officially renames William Nicol Drive to Winnie Mandela Madikizela Drive
The renaming ceremony saw a number of dignitaries in attendance, including First Lady Tshepo Motsepe.