City of johannesburg
CoJ accounts manager to appear in court to answer to corruption charges
The 43-year-old allegedly demanded a R10,000 bribe from a complainant in exchange for reducing his utility bill.
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Repairs to Alexandra substation in 2020 due to vandalism cost R12m - City Power
It took City Power almost a week to replace and repair infrastructure at the Vasco da Gama switching substation in Alexandra after vandals targeted it for a third time on Sunday, resulting in an explosion.
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DA proposes all CoJ councillors, workers forego salary increases for 2020/21
The city’s council was discussing its 2020-2021 budget on Thursday following an ultimatum from the provincial government to pass the budget before Friday to avoid being placed under administration.
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CoJ municipal council given deadline to approve 2020/21 budget
The municipal council has failed to convene to deal with the budget impasse twice with grave implications for the city’s over 15 million citizens.
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Maile concerned by CoJ's failure to table budget
Cogta MEC Lebogang Maile said he would be taking the matter up for discussion at the exco meeting which will be held on Saturday.
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Gauteng’s COVID-19 infections on the rise, Joburg & Ekurhuleni lead in cases
The province was continuing to see an increase in the number of infected people with the figure now sitting at over 13,000.
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Joburg Mayor Makhubo self-isolates after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
It’s understood a staff member in the mayor’s office tested positive for COVID-19 following a trip to the Western Cape for a funeral last week.
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Mashaba lays criminal complaint over Public Protector report leak
The leak came as the former Joburg mayor released his book on Sunday titled 'The Accidental Mayor: Herman Mashaba and the Battle for Johannesburg', revealing the alleged corruption under the ANC government in the city.
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1 person treated for smoke inhalation after Joburg CBD office fire
Firefighters extinguished the inferno and helped six people who were stuck on the roof to safety.
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City Power warns of 'load rotation' in some areas due to overload
The power utility said it was already experiencing capacity constraints ahead of the winter season.
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4 JMPD officers test positive for COVID-19
One officer fell ill on the night shift last Wednesday and was tested at Milpark Hospital but had since discharged and was in quarantine.
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City of Joburg pleased with turnout at community screening, testing sites
Health workers were out in their numbers in several parts of Region E to screen and test for COVID-19.
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City of Joburg to provide temporary shelter for Lawley evictees
The municipality came under fire last week after authorising the destruction of several structures during the lockdown period.
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Joburg mayor launches hand washing campaign
City of Johannesburg Major Geoffery Makhubo launched the Hlapa Matsoho hand-washing campaign at the Mangolongolo informal settlement, Ward 65, on 22 April 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the city. The campaign is aimed at educating communities and residents of Johannesburg, specifically in informal and depressed communities, about the importance of washing hands with soap.
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Joburg in talks with govt over land invasions during lockdown – Makhubo
On Monday, Makhubo visited Lawley, south of Johannesburg, after over 80 shacks were destroyed by the Red Ants last week.
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CoJ to give details on the continuation of issuing permits for informal traders
A team from the city’s Economic Development Department took the decision after a large crowd descended on Jorrisen Street in Braamfontein, compromising safety and social distancing regulations.
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City of Joburg suspends issuing permits to informal traders
The city's economic development department started issuing temporary permits for traders earlier on Tuesday.
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City of Joburg aims to have over 70 COVID-19 testing sites
Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo said they would pay special attention to those showing symptoms.
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Joburg EMS on high alert for possible flooding amid heavy rains
Forecasters warned the rainy weather conditions could last until at least Sunday.
