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‘Jo’burg uses our fees for slush fund’

Article Sarah Smit - 24 Oct 2019

The city says it will investigate the missing millions claim by the municipal workers’ union

I want to pay but Jo’burg won’t let me

Article Shaun De Waal - 13 Sep 2019

My fresh billing crisis goes back nearly two years now

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EFF opens murder case against Gauteng MECs over firefighters’ deaths

Article Gemma Ritchie - 12 Sep 2018

Political parties and trade unions pointed the finger at who they say is responsible for the deaths of the three firefighters

Fraud costs Metrobus millions

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Aug 2017

Six Computicket staffers are up on fraud charges, but the real problem is inside the bus service itself

Shree Laxmi’s walk in the City of Gold

Article Youlendree Appasamy - 13 Apr 2017

What would the Goddess be met with, were she to walk the streets of Johannesburg?

Owls and frogs vs shops and offices

Article Sipho Kings - 20 Jan 2017

Developers paying for infrastructure all but ensures Jo’burg city will pass their plans

Parks Tau appointed interim chairperson of SA Local Government Association

Article Govan Whittles - 6 Oct 2016

The former Jo'burg mayor wants to beef up municipal finances & smoothen labour relations.

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North, south, east and west, throw your hands up: Jo’burg residents despair of crime

Article Lloyd Gedye - 21 Jul 2016

Locals complain about being attacked and robbed and are dissatisfied about the lack of attention paid to their problems.

Record budget for City of Jo’burg

Article Sapa - 27 May 2014

The City of Johannesburg's budget has increased to R47.1-billion. Electricity prices will rise by 7.05% and waste removal services by 6% to 8%.

Informal traders’ application ‘not urgent’, says judge

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Nov 2013

Johannesburg hawkers will have to wait a little longer before they know if they can return to the streets.

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City of Jhb faces court challenges over informal trader evictions

Article Sarah Evans - 21 Nov 2013

The City of Jo'burg will face two similar court challenges next week, seeking to interdict the "illegal" eviction of informal traders from the city.

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Informal traders have lost their livelihoods, says DA

Article Sapa - 20 Nov 2013

The informal sector has lost income following a City of Johannesburg's programme halting hawkers from doing business, says the DA.

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Vendors to file second interdict to stop City of Jhb removals

Article Sarah Evans - 19 Nov 2013

The City of Jo'burg is about to face its second court application regarding the "illegal" removal of informal traders from the inner city centre.

Informal traders to take City of Joburg to court

Article Sapa - 17 Nov 2013

The SA Informal Trader's Forum has announced plans to take the City of Johannesburg to court over the removal of informal traders in the CBD.

ANC gets slapped with R3.5m municipality bill

Article Sapa - 9 Jul 2013

The ANC has received an erroneous bill from the City of Jo'burg stating that it owes more than R3.5m in outstanding rates, taxes, and electricity.

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