1500 newly-recruited Metro cops left in limbo
Claims of political interference as newly-recruited staff kept home on full pay.
City of Joburg’s ANC-led administration denies firing top officials hired by Mashaba
Since the ANC took over from former mayor Herman Mashaba, the heads of City Power, Johannesburg Property Company, Joburg Market and chief of the Joburg Metro Police ...
Residents warned to be vigilant as Dobsonville Ext 3 experiences crime surge
The area is vulnerable due to its location as it is generally quiet and poorly lit, and even more so since lockdown began at the end of March.
City of Joburg scraps prepaid levy
The City of Joburg has decided to scrap the R200 levy it intended charging all pre-paid meters customers for the next financial year.
This is how Joburg's proposed tariff increases will hit your pocket
The City of Johannesburg has proposed property rates to increase by about 4. 9% across the board, but how much will water, waste removal and electricity tariffs ...
Joburg residents furious over possible prepaid electricity hike of up to 75%
Property owners say they will fight City ‘tooth and nail’ over possible hefty tariff increases, R200 ‘availability cost’
Joburg wages war on illegal billboards
The City of Joburg has accused a company called Office Place of placing illegal signs on hundreds of street poles, overhead bridges and pavements.
Sandton petrol station owes city R13m, connects water illegally
A petrol station in Rivonia, Sandton, was this week bust for illegally connecting the water supply while owing the city R13 million in arrears.
City of Joburg accused of disobeying Constitutional Court ruling
The City of Joburg has been accused of breaking a Constitutional Court ruling which states that municipal debt should not be transferred to the new owner.
Severe shortage of rape kits at Diepkloof Police Station
1161 rapes were reported at Nthabiseng Thuthuzela Care Centre situated at the Chris Hani Baragwanath last year, with 476 reported by children under the age of 18. ...
Maboneng still at the centre of Johannesburg CBD's rise
Another R400million has been earmarked for residential accommodation which is under development in Maboneng.
Huge water and lights increase for Joburg residents
JOBURG residents should prepare themselves for huge increases in water and electricity from the end of this month.
Joburg's new tariffs kick in this month. Here's how residents will be affected
Joburg residents are facing huge tariff increases, well above inflation rates with electricity up by 13% and water by 9. 9 %.
#LoadShedding and generators... a recipe for neighbourhood disputes
Load shedding has also brought with it added nuisance of the noise and fumes from generators.
PICS: Cops spoil dagga party at Glenvista High
Metro cops raid Glenvista High after it was reported that drugs were being sold on the premises.
'Joburg bridges have become extremely dangerous within the past year'
Joburg bridges are crumbling under the wheels of motorists - literally - with only 6% of the city?s bridges in good condition.
City says Diepkloof Food Lover's Market has not been complying since 2013
A second store in the Jabulani Mall was also inspected and closed after two rats were found crawling among apples.
Gautrain under fire over its card policy
The Gautrain Management Agency has rubbished public comments made by a commuter who said he was being forced to buy the latest Gautrain card.
Two more attacks on emergency workers in Joburg
Attacks on the City of Joburg?s EMS staff continue unabated, with two incidents - in Alexandra and Soweto - reported in the past two days.
Uproar over closure of public pools
The City of Ekurhulenion issued a statement informing residents of the closure of all the municipal swimming pools over the festive period.
Call to behave at city parks
Most City of Joburg parks are highly utilised over the festive season, but many are plagued by illegal braaing, alcohol consumption, loud music and littering.
Joburg Zoo is back in world body
Joburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has been reinstated to the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (Waza) after it was suspended in 2014.
New clinic for Cosmo City
The clinic is set to bring relief to working people who cannot afford private health around Cosmo City, Roodepoort.
Cops ready for holiday traffic surge
Peak holiday traffic is expected to start from Thursday as most schools have broken up for the holidays and the Day of Reconciliation long weekend starts.
Printing of driving licence cards to be prioritised
In October, the Department of Transport rejected, with contempt, the false media reports that the driving licence card account had not produced any cards from August ...