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Yet again, taps in Johannesburg suburbs run dry and residents are furious
The taps have run dry again in numerous Johannesburg suburbs, leaving residents fuming as they struggle for water.
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Government and parastatals told to settle R1.4bn Johannesburg debt
Government departments and parastatals owe the City of Johannesburg more than R1.4 billion in unpaid water, electricity and rates accounts.
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Plagued City Power defers key projects as financial crisis deepens
City Power defers critical projects as R44-billion backlog and R2-billion deficit threaten electricity and water services across Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg gripped by cash crisis despite mayor’s optimism
The lived reality of Johannesburg residents – overflowing dustbins, broken water pipes, electricity failures and potholes – does not reflect the political leadership’s assertion that “our financial management is okay…
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Joburg counts the costs after xenophobic protests
Despite the police claiming that the 30 June xenophobic protests were relatively peaceful, large communities were left devastated.
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Johannesburg and Eskom to work on plan for the City’s massive debt
While there is still no clarity on exactly how Johannesburg is going to pay its massive R5.2 billion debt to Eskom, the City council last week approved a R3.8 billion…
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WATCH | Anti-immigration marches raise questions over vigilantism and police response
In recent months, groups campaigning against “illegal immigration” and crime have gathered growing momentum, drawing large crowds into streets. Their marches are often framed as a response to state failure,…
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Joburg residents on high alert following surge in dog poisonings
A recent spate of dog poisonings in Johannesburg has left residents on edge, raising fears of home invasions and attempted break-ins.
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City Power threatens to suspend services if attacks on technicians continue
An armed hijacking of City Power contractors in Alexandra has again highlighted how crime is disrupting service delivery in Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg’s terrible financial position
Johannesburg’s financial crisis deepens with a R3 billion loan for salaries, revealing severe budget deficits and rising debts across multiple entities.
