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CoJ: Services affected by system maintenance exercise

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‘Your event, your way’: Book your next conference now at Gallagher

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Joburg Mayor promises Road Blocks, Stop & Searches in Westbury

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CoJ: Services affected by system maintenance exercise

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Lifestyle

‘Your event, your way’: Book your next conference now at Gallagher

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Joburg Mayor promises Road Blocks, Stop & Searches in Westbury

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City of Joburg to slash ratepayers debt – Here’s why

By Cheryl Kahla30-04-2021 17:50

The City of Joburg approved a debt rehabilitation programme for ratepayers who meet qualifying criteria. Here’s what you need to know.

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Impacts of climate change manifesting in Johannesburg

By Cheryl Kahla30-03-2021 14:09

CoJ will partner with government as well as communities, business enterprises, academia and more to unite against climate change.

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Man sentenced to eight years behind bars for cable theft

By Thabo Baloyi12-01-2021 11:21

The City of Joburg has commended the community of Turffontein for managing to apprehend the man, who had been caught stealing copper cable

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News

Herman Mashaba vows to challenge Mkhwebane report

By Olebogeng Motse22-12-2020 12:00

Herman Mashaba says he finds Mkhwebane’s report to be disappointing and vows not only to challenge its merits in the High Court but will also seek a cost order against the Public Protector.

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Zulu called to account for City of Joburg employees who received social grants

By Andrea Chothia18-11-2020 16:35

The DA is calling on Lindiwe Zulu to account for hundreds of social grants that were fraudulently received by City of Joburg employees.

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Over 1 500 City of Joburg employees ‘fraudulently’ receive social grants

By Andrea Chothia17-11-2020 19:02

The City of Joburg’s investigation services have learnt that hundreds of employees wrongfully received an array of social grants.

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World News

World Cities Day 2020: Valuing our communities and cities

By Erene Roux31-10-2020 06:57

It is said that the global community needs to address the future challenges of urbanisation this World Cities Day 2020.

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Millions washed away in Gauteng M1 Bridge drainage upgrade

By Riyaz Patel18-10-2020 06:54

The M1 Double Decker bridge is a busy route used by thousands of motorists in the province.

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Red Ants continue to tear down Johannesburg shacks

By AFP21-04-2020 19:40

The Red Ants continued to remove illegal shack dwellings in Johannesburg on Tuesday, with hundreds of residents calling foul.

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Makhubo fires shots at ‘corrupt’ Mashaba over fleet contracts

By Dan Meyer06-03-2020 16:10

The new mayor has accused his predecessor of gross mismanagement during his tenure, and suggested he has ammo to blow him out the water.

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A backstory of betrayal: How the ANC took Joburg from the DA

By Jan-Jan Joubert05-12-2019 19:30

Here’s a detailed account of how the Democratic Alliance lost control of the City of Gold.

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Travel

Art Guide: Johannesburg galleries you need to visit

By Shannon Correia29-11-2019 09:03

A collection of the best art galleries to visit in Johannesburg, featuring artworks and exhibitions by local and international artists

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News

Farewell Mashaba: Five ways in which the mayor improved Joburg

By Andile Sicetsha27-11-2019 11:57

The mayor will clear his desk and shoot straight to Thailand for a relaxing vacation, while the City reels the loss of one of the best mayors it’s have ever had.

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Lifestyle

World Cities Day: SA hopes to build livable, safe, and efficient urban cities

By Junie Sihlangu31-10-2019 16:28

By 2030, SA aims to have revived rural areas and created vibrant urban settlements.

DA
News

Who is Funzela Ngobeni? The man tipped to replace Mashaba as JHB mayor

By Tom Head28-10-2019 15:14

This could prove to be a very interesting substitution. Funzela Ngobeni, formerly of Herman Mashaba’s inner-circle, is likely to become Joburg’s new mayor.

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Technology

City of Joburg hacked: Defiant metro still refuses to pay Bitcoin ransom

By Andile Sicetsha28-10-2019 14:11

The City of Joburg has refused to pay the ransom fee demanded by the Shadow Kill Hackers.

Herman Mashaba
Opinion

Herman Mashaba – The first domino in a DA collapse?

By Jan-Jan Joubert21-10-2019 08:45

The Johannesburg mayor is expected to announce his resignation today, following a public spat with newly-elected DA Federal Council chairperson, Helen Zille.

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SAPS seize condoms, Viagra part of R14 million worth counterfeit goods

By (ANA) African News Agency13-10-2019 21:45

Johannesburg police have also confiscated counterfeit sanitary towels worth R12 million.

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News

Mayor Mashaba accuses Tony Leon of seeking R300m tender from City

By Buhle Lindwa13-10-2019 21:22

The Mayor informed federal executive members about this alleged “deal”.

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City of Johannesburg: Plans to table new draft on housing policies

By (ANA) African News Agency09-10-2019 12:34

The draft policies aim to ensure greater transparency during the allocation process

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News

City of Johannesburg plans to give Rea Vaya bus depot a facelift

By (ANA) African News Agency18-09-2019 09:09

The revamp will include washing and refuelling bays.

Rand hit new all-time low COVID-19
Business & Finance

Money management: The best – and most wasteful – cities in South Africa

By Tom Head06-09-2019 14:58

The best and worst financial performers across eight South African metros have been revealed this week. Here’s what you need to know.

Joburg riots
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Bheki Cele tells Joburg rioters to “behave”, says vigilantism is no excuse

By Luke Daniel02-09-2019 16:13

Not far away from where Cele was addressing the media, police officers opened fire on rioters with rubber bullets.

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Herman Mashaba applauds the police for acting on his requests

By (ANA) African News Agency27-08-2019 20:08

Mashaba still questions how counterfeit goods get in the country.

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Five cops arrested in counterfeit raids are released with a warning

By (ANA) African News Agency26-08-2019 16:41

Busted cops receive a slap on the wrist for their misconduct.

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