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EPWP workers protest against alleged nepotism at Pikitup
EPWP workers protest against alleged nepotism at Pikitup! Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers contracted to Pikitup and affiliated to…
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Former Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda placed on special leave amid fraud charges
Former Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has been placed on special leave amid serious fraud and corruption allegations. Gwamanda, who is…
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Joburg Mayor says dealing with illegally occupied buildings more complex than it seems
Newly elected Joburg Mayor Dada Morero says issues related to the hijacking of buildings in the inner city of Joburg…
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Unemployed Soweto residents drop off CVs at Joburg Mayor’s offices
Dozens of unemployed Soweto residents have gathered outside Joburg Mayor Dada Morero’s offices to hand over their CVs. Earlier in…
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ANC Gauteng hopes for swift transfer of power as Kabelo Gwamanda holds on to mayoral chain
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng said that while it is ready to take over Johannesburg, it doesn’t want…
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Joburg mayor calls for collaboration with cops to address lawlessness followng Teboho Joala’s murder
Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda said more work needs to be done to address the lawlessness that has taken over in…
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Police to erect barbed wire fence around Joburg explosion scene
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced that police have been instructed to erect barbed wire fencing around the Joburg explosion…
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Joburg Mayor Gwamanda allocates renovation budget of more than R120 million for hostels
Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda said the time had come for the municipality to integrate its hostels and informal settlements. Gwamanda…
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Joburg mayor promises services at Diepkloof hostel
Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has made even more promises to residents at Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto. Gwamanda met with hostel…
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Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda arrives at Diepkloof hostel in wake of violent protests
Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is at the Diepkloof hostel in Soweto on Wednesday morning following violent protests in the area.…
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ActionSA concerned about Kabelo Gwamanda’s qualifications being called into question
ActionSA has expressed concern that new Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s qualifications were being called into question. It is being reported…
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Al Jama-Ah leader Thapelo Amad elected Joburg mayor
Just a day after the Democratic Alliance’s Mpho Phalatse was removed as mayor of Johannesburg through a no-confidence vote, councillors…
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New Joburg mayor to be elected on Friday
A new Johannesburg mayor will be elected on Friday. Mpho Phalatse was voted out Thursday with 140 votes in favour…
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Unavailability of land making it difficult to relocate flood survivors, says Mpho Phalatse
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse said that the unavailability of land across the city had made it difficult to respond to…
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City of Joburg wants State of Disaster declared following floods
A State of Disaster in Johannesburg. That’s if Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse gets her way. Sixteen people have been killed…
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Joburg appeals for load shedding reprieve
The City of Johannesburg is asking Eskom for an urgent three-day reprieve from rolling blackouts to deal with escalating faults…
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Joburg Mayor Phalatse calls on protesting workers to return to work
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has called on protesting city officials to return to their posts. Phalatse engaged with disgruntled members…
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Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse calls on private sector to invest in city’s Region G
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has pleaded with the private sector to invest in communities within Region G of the city.…
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I’m hopeful we will remain in office – Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse says she is hoping she will remain in office to continue focusing on service delivery for…
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Mpho Phalatse heads to court to challenge her removal as Joburg council
Former Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse is heading to court. The case will be heard on 18 October. Phalatse says she…
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Mayor says Joburg water shortage no cause for alarm
Joburg Mayor Dada Morero says that water shortages aren’t cause for alarm. This comes after water restrictions were imposed as…
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Joburg Mayor: 14 days to conclude Eskom talks over Soweto debt, or we march
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has given herself 14 days to conclude talks with Eskom on Soweto’s electricity issues. Failing this,…
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Joburg Mayor, Mpho Phalatse vows to end Soweto power woes
If Soweto’s electricity crisis is not addressed within 14 days, Joburg Mayor, Mpho Phalatse, has promised to march alongside residents…
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Joburg Mayor: Engagement over Soweto’s Eskom debt ongoing
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has told Soweto residents that engagement over the township’s Eskom debt is ongoing. Phalatse was at…
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Joburg Mayor Phalatse assures residents delivery of services amid attempts to oust her
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has assured residents that service delivery in the city will not be affected despite calls from…
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Joburg Mayor Phalatse hits out at some coalition members for voting to oust Vasco da Gama
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse said that it was shameful that some members of her coalition government voted with the opposition…
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Mayor Phalatse says Joburg will prioritise an efficient transport system
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse said the city would prioritize building an efficient transport system in a bid to attract investors.…
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Joburg Mayor concerned about high number of taverns in communities
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse on Monday said a meeting would be held with role players including the liquor board to…
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Public Protector urged to investigate Joburg mayor after controversial appointment
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been urged to probe Joburg mayor Geoff Makhubo following his adviser’s appointment as acting chief…
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Mayor Geoff Makhubo to remember Joburg residents who succumbed to COVID
Joburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo will lead a ceremony on Thursday to honour over 2,000 people who succumbed to COVID-19 in…
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ANC opens criminal case against Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba
The ANC in Johannesburg has launched a criminal case against the city’s mayor, Herman Mashaba, and other officials over alleged…
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Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba faces another no-confidence vote
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says the motion of no-confidence against Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba is frivolous. Mashaba will face the…
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Watch – Mayor Mashaba shows off his Piano skills
It seems Mayor Mashaba cannot get enough of the piano. This is not the first time the Joburg Mayor has…
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Mashaba looks forward to another no-confidence vote
The DA says the ANC’s proposed motion of no confidence against Joburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba is a smokescreen. The ANC’s…
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Mashaba urged to flag ANC members linked to land grab syndicate in Lenasia
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Joburg Region said it received shocking news that a local councillor in Lenasia…
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Joburg metro police condemn attack on officer
Joburg metro police condemn attack on officer. This comes after officer Zintle Nkqonkqoza was fired at by suspects in a…
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Mashaba blames sabotage for Eikenhof explosion
Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba said on Tuesday that sabotage was to blame, not an electrical fault, for the explosion at Eikenhof…
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