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State of the City Address

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

Ekurhuleni mayor acknowledged financial woes, plans to ‘pull out all stops’ in service delivery drive

South Africa

Ekurhuleni mayor acknowledged financial woes, plans to ‘pull out all stops’ in service delivery drive

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Confusion after Johannesburg council debate postponed over ‘ill’ mayor

South Africa

Confusion after Johannesburg council debate postponed over ‘ill’ mayor

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Joburg mayor blames DA-led coalition for city’s financial woes

South Africa

Joburg mayor blames DA-led coalition for city’s financial woes

By Nonkululeko Njilo

‘Delinquent’ Joburg mayor to deliver State of the City Address despite threat of motion of no confidence

South Africa

‘Delinquent’ Joburg mayor to deliver State of the City Address despite threat of motion of no confidence

By Nonkululeko Njilo

DA calls on new Ekurhuleni mayor to conduct lifestyle audits on councillors

Politics

DA calls on new Ekurhuleni mayor to conduct lifestyle audits on councillors

By Michelle Banda

‘It’s a mess’ – response to eThekwini mayor’s speech shows ANC and its opposition occupy parallel universes

South Africa

‘It’s a mess’ – response to eThekwini mayor’s speech shows ANC and its opposition occupy parallel universes

By Greg Ardé

Tshwane mayor raises the ire of Mamelodi flood victims after ‘ignoring’ their plight

South Africa

Tshwane mayor raises the ire of Mamelodi flood victims after ‘ignoring’ their plight

By Peter Mothiba

Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell aims to undo shoddy management by going back to basics

South Africa

Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell aims to undo shoddy management by going back to basics

By Michelle Banda

Joburg: Makhubo talks of post-Covid city but dream lacks detail

Politics

Joburg: Makhubo talks of post-Covid city but dream lacks detail

By Greg Nicolson