Johannesburg
Sedibeng Water threatened with legal action for cutting water supply
Sakeliga has given the utility until 10 am on Thursday morning to suspend its instruction to cut off water to residents and businesses from Tuesday due to...
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United in music: Africa Day to feature high-profile music concert
The day marks the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity 58 years ago.
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Makhubo satisfied with resolution of City of Joburg's billing crisis
Nine years ago, the National Consumer Commission had to step in to resolve the billing problems by issuing 45 compliance notices regarding incorrect accounts and estimations for both electricity and water usage.
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‘Fighting the devil’ – JHB students to hold prayer meeting over free education
Last week, the South African Union of Students (SAUS) called for a national shutdown of universities after they presented a memorandum of demands to the Higher Education Department.
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3 people killed in taxi accident in Lone Hill
ER24 paramedics said 12 other people were also hurt in the crash on the main road earlier on Monday.
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‘We were broken’ – JHB family on how COVID-19 tore them apart after two deaths
The Khoza family lost two relatives in the space of just three weeks.
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FACT CHECK: Are there really 15 mln ‘undocumented foreigners’ in South Africa?
Africa Check takes a closer look at this recent claim by South African politician and businessperson Herman Mashaba.
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5 people injured after bus crashes into concrete structure in Denver
It’s not yet clear what caused the accident earlier on Tuesday morning.
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We are on high alert: JHB EMS deployed to flood-prone areas
Authorities are also warning motorists to avoid driving on flooded streets due to the occasional downpours.
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2 zama zamas killed, 6 injured in shooting in Florida
It’s alleged that three armed men were waiting in the veld next to an old mine shaft for a group of zama zamas to arrive on Thursday night.
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City Power identifies Joburg hot spots for 'load rotation'
The power utility said it was facing capacity constraints in most areas especially where illegal connections were on the rise.
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Cops hunt killers after 5 shot dead at Freedom Park tavern
It’s understood armed men stormed the Intaba tavern on Monday and randomly opened fire.
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ANC's Geoff Makhubo is new JHB mayor
The ANC has won the mayoral race in Johannesburg.
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JHB mayoral vote: EFF outvoted as council approves decision on ‘majority vote’
Speaker Vasco Da Gama had to halt the election twice as the red berets were adamant the opinion is flawed, but it was outvoted.
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WATCH: Election of new Joburg mayor
Herman Mashaba left office as the mayor of the City of Joburg on Wednesday.
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JHB mayor race: EFF says ready to govern, but ANC & DA have plans too
Current Democratic Alliance (DA) Mayor Herman Mashaba steps down on Wednesday.
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JHB land invasions case struck off the roll in High Court
A group of residents said to be spearheading land invasions in the south of the city was summoned to appear in court on Tuesday.
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Pandor to meet with African ambassadors over xenophobia attacks
Several parts of Gauteng have been hit by sporadic unrest which has seen shops, many of them owned by foreign nationals, being ransacked and set alight.
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1 killed, 5 wounded in new Johannesburg violence
Johannesburg and other areas were hit by a surge of attacks against businesses owned by migrants in the last week, leaving at least 10 people dead and prompting protests from several African countries.
