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City of Johannesburg

‘We warned you’ — Joburg ignored years of alerts before four Mayfair toddlers died in fire

Maverick News

‘We warned you’ — Joburg ignored years of alerts before four Mayfair toddlers died in fire

By Ferial Haffajee

Mayfair West tragedy — Joburg mother and child die in fire amid water shortages

South Africa

Mayfair West tragedy — Joburg mother and child die in fire amid water shortages

By Julia Evans

Helen Zille eyes Joburg mayorship after DA’s top picks decline post

Maverick News

Helen Zille eyes Joburg mayorship after DA’s top picks decline post

By Ferial Haffajee

‘No problem,’ says Joburg as R1bn tender goes to officials’ families or friends

Maverick News

‘No problem,’ says Joburg as R1bn tender goes to officials’ families or friends

By Ferial Haffajee

Gauteng is SA’s kidnapping capital and Joburg is the worst by far

South Africa

Gauteng is SA’s kidnapping capital and Joburg is the worst by far

By Bheki C. Simelane

DA threatens City of Joburg with court action over prolonged acting municipal executive posts

South Africa

DA threatens City of Joburg with court action over prolonged acting municipal executive posts

By Bheki C. Simelane

Launch of landmark R27-billion Southern Farms development flames housing hopes for Joburg South residents

South Africa

Launch of landmark R27-billion Southern Farms development flames housing hopes for Joburg South residents

By Lerato Mutsila

Sinkhole sparks safety fears in Lyttelton Manor, Centurion

South Africa

Sinkhole sparks safety fears in Lyttelton Manor, Centurion

By Felix Dlangamandla

Crime, instability, non-delivery — residents speak on Johannesburg dysfunction

South Africa

Crime, instability, non-delivery — residents speak on Johannesburg dysfunction

By Bheki C. Simelane

Five key takeaways, including a 'bomb squad', from the Joburg State of the City Address

Maverick News

Five key takeaways, including a 'bomb squad', from the Joburg State of the City Address

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Johannesburg faces renewed power cuts threat — Eskom debt dispute unresolved

South Africa

Johannesburg faces renewed power cuts threat — Eskom debt dispute unresolved

By Chris Yelland

High court orders City of Johannesburg to pay R12-million for failure in housing obligations

South Africa

High court orders City of Johannesburg to pay R12-million for failure in housing obligations

By Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti