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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The Alexandra township in Johannesburg is reeling from large-scale protests. Herman Mashaba has issued a response that takes aim at the ANC.

City officials have responded to the news that the Vaal Dam is less than 70% full: Here’s your reminder about what Level 1 water restrictions mean for Johannesburg.

Video footage showing how Prophet Alph Lukau travelled to and from his ministry, as part of an extensive police procession, has hit South Africans in the sore spot.

We’ve got a royal rumble of South Africa’s biggest cities, as we asses the quality of life in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. The gloves are off…

A project that was meant to cost the City of Johannesburg R600m ballooned to R1.7b.

Another tender scam by an ANC official.

An unneeded bit of attention for the DA-led coalition in Johannesburg.

Juju just laughed off the serious allegations made against him and the EFF.

Vandalism and cable theft has rendered the City of Johannesburg unable to execute service delivery within its budget.