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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

City Of JOhannesburg

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Johannesburg Metro Confirms Lilian Ngoyi Street Project 22% Complete After Delays

  The Johannesburg metro has confirmed that the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation project in the CBD is 22-percent complete - a year after a devastating explosion. Mayoral committee member for Transport, Kenny Kunene, says the project has stalled, with dire consequences for road users, businesses and residents. So far, more than 17-million-rand has been spent out of the total of almost 180-million-rand allocated for the project's completion. Kunene told SABC […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 15

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The City of Johannesburg and its entities are liable for the deaths of the 77 people in the Usindiso Building fire in Marshalltown last August

The City of Johannesburg and its entities are liable for the deaths of the 77 people in the Usindiso Building fire in Marshalltown last August. This is one of the recommendations of former Constitutional Court judge, Justice Sisi Khampepe’s report into the tragedy. She found that the living conditions at the building contravened multiple by-laws. Khampepe says the city must engage in an independent process to determine who must bear […]

todayMay 6, 2024 21

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Democratic Alliance has expressed worry about the state of the rule of law in the City of Johannesbur

The Democratic Alliance has expressed worry about the state of the rule of law in the City of Johannesburg. This concern arises following the discovery that a warrant of arrest issued for city manager Floyd Brink was flawed and legally unenforceable, preventing its execution. The warrant stemmed from a legal dispute between the city and a resident disputing their utility account. Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, representing the DA, revealed that the city […]

todayApril 25, 2024 17

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JoburgCAN Urges Extension for City of Johannesburg’s Integrated Development Plan Submissions Until Month’s End

The S.A Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse initiative, JoburgCAN seeks an extension for submissions on the City of Johannesburg's integrated development plan until the end of this month. This follows complaints from communities about inefficiencies in the public participation process, including inconvenient meeting times and lack of presentation availability. JoburgCAN manager, Julia Fish advocates for a separate review or extended timeframe for the overhaul of the Rates Bylaw policy. Fish urges […]

todayApril 23, 2024 39

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City of Johannesburg says it is pleased that the rule of law has been maintained especially against big businesses

The City of Johannesburg says it is pleased that the rule of law has been maintained especially against big businesses and massive residential estates that want to avoid paying municipal services. The Johannesburg High Court ruled in favour of the city against Malakite Body Corporate and Greenstone Crest Body Corporate. The city’s spokesperson, Nkosana Lekotjolo, says the two appellants appealed an earlier judgment which found the metro was correct to […]

todayApril 18, 2024 42

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Johannesburg Calls for Resident Engagement in Drafting Integrated Development Plan 2024/2025

The City of Johannesburg is encouraging residents to take part in meetings aimed at drafting the Integrated Development Plan for 2024/2025. These sessions are designed to involve residents in discussions concerning various service delivery matters, including by-laws, proposed rates tariffs for trading services, and the medium-term budget. According to Vusi Gumbi, spokesperson for the Council speaker, the IDP serves as a crucial tool for informing the metro's executive about residents' […]

todayMarch 26, 2024 34

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City of Johannesburg Chief Whip Injured in South City Shooting During Official Council Business

In a startling turn of events, Sithembiso Zungu, the Chief Whip of the City of Johannesburg, sustained injuries in a shooting incident in the southern part of the city. According to spokesperson Vusi Gumbi, Zungu was engaged in official council business when the incident occurred. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, adding an element of concern to the incident involving a prominent municipal figure.  

todayJanuary 30, 2024 41

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DA in Johannesburg has served court papers on the city for what it says is their wilful contempt of court

The DA in Johannesburg has served court papers on the city for what it says is their wilful contempt of court by reappointing Floyd Brink as City Manager. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg had ruled that Brink’s appointment was unlawful, unconstitutional, and invalid. However, the council accepted a behind-closed-doors report to rehire Brink. The DA’s, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, says they are asking the court to find any employment contract or […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 7

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City of Johannesburg urges residents, visitors, and businesses to stay vigilant for the upcoming long weekend

The City of Johannesburg urges residents, visitors, and businesses to stay vigilant for the upcoming long weekend and festive season. With schools closed and businesses shutting down tomorrow, increased travel is expected. Mayoral committee member for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, warns against carrying large sums of money, drinking, and driving, and unruly behaviour. The city’s Virgil James says police visibility will be heightened as part of the safer festive season […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 10

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