City of johannesburg
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.
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DA’s Funzi Ngobeni to face Joburg’s ethics committee for calling mayor ‘liar’
The Joburg council was expected to sit on Thursday in line with the speaker’s objectives of fast-tracking service delivery.
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Joburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo’s dodging accountability for his job, says DA
In a briefing on service delivery issues facing the city, Makhubo levelled various allegations of mismanagement and misconduct against Herman Mashaba’s administration.
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Geoff Makhubo: Joburg on brink of collapse because of Herman Mashaba
Joburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo held a briefing on issues including service delivery, emergency management services and operational concerns.
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Pikitup faces refuse collection backlog following workers’ strike
Disgruntled employees protested on Monday over delays in the processing of their January paychecks.
