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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

Mayor
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Joburg Mayor promises Road Blocks, Stop & Searches in Westbury

CoJ
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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

Mayor
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Joburg Mayor promises Road Blocks, Stop & Searches in Westbury

Mashaba
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Herman Mashaba channels his inner Kermit the Frog in toast to the ANC

By Nick Krige22-08-2019 15:12

Full of confidence after surviving a third vote of no confidence, Herman Mashaba took time out of his day to toast the party who brought the motion.

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DA launches official petition for #HandsOffMashaba campaign

By Buhle Lindwa15-08-2019 14:53

DA asks the public to sign petition for #HandsOffMashaba campaign.

Soweto Looting
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Ramokgopa visits Soweto after reports of rampant looting overnight

By (ANA) African News Agency15-08-2019 13:23

The looting in Soweto is believed to be backlash from the SAPS raids for counterfeit goods in the Johannesburg CBD that started two weeks ago.

ethekwini Johannesburg CBD informal traders
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Regulation incoming for Johannesburg CBD informal traders

By Nick Krige05-08-2019 16:48

Minister for Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed plans to create a register and permits for informal traders in Johannesburg.

Herman Mashaba illegal immigrant
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Mashaba wants intervention over NPA’s failure to prosecute cases

By (ANA) African News Agency25-07-2019 17:39

Herman Mashaba has been left frustrated by the perceived inability of the NPA to prosecute criminal cases sent to it by the City of Johannesburg.

City Power lines
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Malicious computer virus cripples City Power IT systems

By Nick Krige25-07-2019 11:41

Some residents in Johannesburg have been unable to buy power because of a computer virus attacking the City Power systems.

Obed Bapela Alexandra inquiry
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More than R16 billion needed to fix problems in Alexandra, inquiry hears

By Nick Krige24-07-2019 13:38

The South African Human Rights Commission has been told that a monsterous amount of money is required to turn Alexandra into a liveable settlement.

Herman Mashaba
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Lenasia land grab syndicate involves councillors and crooked cops, says DA

By (ANA) African News Agency24-07-2019 07:44

The syndicate was uncovered following an anonymous tip-off.

lenasia protests
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Lenasia protests: JMPD warns of potential looting and damage

By Nick Krige22-07-2019 11:25

Things have been quieter since the Lenasia protests flared up again on Friday, but the JMPD have warned there could still be more to come.

Herman Mashaba Guptas
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Herman Mashaba contemplating reporting Eskom to NERSA

By Nick Krige11-07-2019 11:07

Mashaba says Eskom has a legal obligation to restore power to any area where there are people who have legal power connections and pay their bills.

electricity johannesburg
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City of Johannesburg scraps new electricity charges following public backlash

By (ANA) African News Agency09-07-2019 11:47

Facing a surcharge that would’ve cost some residents 66% more on their electricity bill, Johannesburg officials have backed down and won’t implement the fees.

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Mashaba suspects sabotage of Joburg fire engines

By Nick Krige05-07-2019 17:15

The Joburg mayor also promised that five more fire engines would be returning from repairs into active service within the next few weeks.

Herman Mashaba promised to rebuild illegal homes demolished in Alex
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Mashaba blames high corruption levels for poor housing in JHB

By Calyn Moneron24-06-2019 11:53

In a recent interview City of Jhb Mayor, Mashaba blamed high corruption levels for poor housing conditions in the city.

Pretoria water crisis
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Johannesburg water shutdown: “54-hour disruptions” set for next week

By Tom Head18-06-2019 18:00

Progress isn’t always a straight line: The Johannesburg water shutdown will allow for a vital installation – but it could disrupt residents for days.

debt review
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Joburg is writing off municipal debt, find out if you qualify

By Nick Krige14-06-2019 15:49

Qualifying residents can get 100% of their municipal debt written off by the City of Johannesburg after a debt-rehabilitation programme was approved.

Alexandra Red Ants FF+ Land Grabs
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Alex demolition: Human Settlements MEC wants Mashego charged

By Nick Krige10-06-2019 14:32

Lebogang Maile claims Mandisa Mashego slandered him in comments made about the recent Alex demolitions that sparked debate around the country.

EFF sticks to its guns on Alex
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EFF sticks to its guns on Alexandra land invasion issue

By Nick Krige07-06-2019 09:30

They say they did not invent the concept of land invasions and defended people’s right to protest against living in abject poverty.

Alexandra
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City has neglected sanitation in Alexandra, official testifies

By Ground Up06-06-2019 06:43

The Head of Gauteng’s Water and Sanitation Department says the City is to blame.

Red ants johannesburg
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Red Ants point finger at City of Johannesburg in Alex Saga

By Nick Krige05-06-2019 15:59

The Red Ants say they only become involved when their services are specifically requested and commissioned by a political party or the courts.

Herman Mashaba promised to rebuild illegal homes demolished in Alex
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Alex demolition: Mashaba shirks responsibility, promises to rebuild homes

By Nick Krige03-06-2019 17:29

Joburg’s mayor placated angry crowds in Alex saying he had no idea about the demolition plans and said the structures would be rebuilt in just a few weeks.

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Mayor Mashaba to address disgruntled Alexandra residents

By Luke Daniel15-04-2019 10:08

Alex Total Shutdown organisers promise to engage with the mayor in an open and peaceful discussion.

pennyville shutdown
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Pennyville Shutdown: Angry protesters demand title deeds [video]

By Andile Sicetsha12-04-2019 09:15

The situation in Pennyville has intensified since the early hours of Friday morning.

michael sun alex protests
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“My skin colour was the offence” – Michael Sun speaks on Alex protests

By Andile Sicetsha10-04-2019 14:51

“Hurtful words are such that pierce the heart and weigh the soul” – Richelle Goodrich.

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Herman Mashaba will only address Alex protesters if Ramaphosa comes

By Andile Sicetsha09-04-2019 10:47

Mashaba noted that he’s asked to join Ramaphosa when he addresses the Alex community on Thursday.

alexandra total shutdown
Offbeat

Watch: Alexandra community ‘resurrects’ a protester [video]

By Andile Sicetsha03-04-2019 14:29

The people of Alex found time to kid around with the resurrection challenge.

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