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Joburg

Joburg — a city losing hope, a mayor without a plan

South Africa

Joburg — a city losing hope, a mayor without a plan

By Stephen Grootes

They play politics. Joburg pays the price.

South Africa

They play politics. Joburg pays the price.

By Maverick Insider Team

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

Lesufi’s ‘back to basics’ for Joburg is lost in empty promises, potholes and cynicism

Maverick News

Lesufi’s ‘back to basics’ for Joburg is lost in empty promises, potholes and cynicism

By Stephen Grootes

Cleaner, greener, richer — meet the change-maker creating a better Soweto for all

South Africa

Cleaner, greener, richer — meet the change-maker creating a better Soweto for all

By Bridget Hilton-Barber

Gold beneath the gloom — five amazing things to explore in Jozi

South Africa

Gold beneath the gloom — five amazing things to explore in Jozi

By Bridget Hilton-Barber

Community-led service delivery — good in the short term, difficult in the long term

Maverick News

Community-led service delivery — good in the short term, difficult in the long term

By Stephen Grootes

Sona 2025 — Ramaphosa’s soft promises on a collision course with hard reality

Maverick News

Sona 2025 — Ramaphosa’s soft promises on a collision course with hard reality

By Stephen Grootes

Johannesburg’s water supply crisis: Phumla Mqashi residents battle scarcity and health risks daily

South Africa

Johannesburg’s water supply crisis: Phumla Mqashi residents battle scarcity and health risks daily

By Julia Evans and Nonkululeko Njilo

The sad destiny of the City of Joburg – even more discord, frustration and anger

Politics

The sad destiny of the City of Joburg – even more discord, frustration and anger

By Stephen Grootes

So, 2024 — the year that was... dry, politically hot, and very stinky

South Africa

So, 2024 — the year that was... dry, politically hot, and very stinky

By Shaun de Waal

There’s a guided tour for that — experience Joburg in all its glory

Maverick Life

There’s a guided tour for that — experience Joburg in all its glory

By Bridget Hilton-Barber