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DA wins court case over Mpho Phalatse’s removal as Joburg mayor
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has won its court case challenging the removal of Mpho Phalatse as the executive mayor of…
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Mpho Phalatse to meet DA FedEx after rejection of proposal to work with EFF in Joburg
Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse said on Monday she will be having a meeting with the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s federal…
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Former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse in court to challenge her removal from office
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Wednesday is expected to hear the Democratic Alliance‘s (DA) application challenging the…
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Power cuts & aging infrastructure the perfect storm for water crisis, says Gauteng DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Joburg said that the rolling power cuts and ageing water infrastructure in Gauteng had created…
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DA lays criminal complaint against JPC and ANC
The Democratic Alliance has laid criminal complaints against the ANC and the Johannesburg Property Company. Caucus Leader, Mpho Phalatse, accuses…
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The ANC is corrupt – Former Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse
Former Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse says it will be disappointing if ActionSA decides to work with the ANC. The governing…
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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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Mpho Phalatse reiterates that ANC is corrupt
The ANC in Johannesburg probably shouldn’t bet on getting an apology from Mpho Phalatse. The former mayor called the governing…
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ANC gives Mpho Phalatse 48 hours to apologise
The ANC is giving former Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse 48 hours to apologize for calling the party corrupt. It says…
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ANC gives former Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse 48 hours to apologise
The ANC is giving former Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse 48 hours to apologise for calling the party corrupt. It says…
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DA is not an arrogant coalition leader, says Mpho Phalatse
Former Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse said that the Democratic Alliance (DA) was not arrogant as the leader of the governing…
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There’s no rift within DA over my leadership, says Mpho Phalatse
Ousted Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse said there’s no rift within the Democratic Alliance (DA) over her leadership. She said she…
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‘My removal was an abuse of power’, says Mpho Phalatse
Ousted Johannesburg City Mayor Mpho Phalatse said that she would lay out a plan on Wednesday to save the city.…
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Legally, I’m still Joburg Mayor – Mpho Phalatse
The Democratic Alliance’s Mpho Phalatse says she is confident she will be reinstated as Johannesburg Mayor. She filed court papers…
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DA’s Mpho Phalatse takes legal route
The DA’s Mpho Phalatse was ousted as Johannesburg mayor but she’s not backing down without a fight. Phalatse has filed…
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ActionSA blasts DA for Joburg Council collapse
ActionSA has chastised the Democratic Alliance for the way it led the City of Johannesburg. This follows events in the…
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New Joburg mayor, Dada Morero given 6 months to deliver
Newly-elected Joburg mayor Dada Morero has six months to probe himself or be removed. This is according to Speaker Colleen…
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John Steenhuisen blames coalition partners for losing power in Joburg
DA leader John Steenhuisen has blamed coalition partners for the ousting of Mpho Phalatse as mayor, saying some of them…
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DA vows to regain control of City of Joburg
Ousted Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse says she won’t go down without a fight. This after she was unseated through an…
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Panyaza Lesufi slams DA for walking out during JHB council sitting
Gauteng African National Congress (ANC) chair Panyaza Lesufi on Friday hit out at the Democratic Alliance (DA) over its behaviour…
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New Joburg mayor Dada Morero apologizes & promises to fix mistakes
Newly elected African National Congress (ANC) City of Johannesburg Mayor Sello Enoch Dada Morero has apologized for past mistakes and…
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John Steenhuisen: Mpho Phalatse is being targeted
The DA says the ousting of Mpho Phalatse as Johannesburg mayor was unlawful. Phalatse was removed on Friday, and the…
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Dada Morero is now Joburg’s new mayor
Johannesburg has a new mayor. ANC’s Dada Morero has replaced DA’s Mpho Phalatse who was voted out after a no-confidence…
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Joburg mayor, Mpho Phalatse files urgent application to halt council sitting
City of Johannesburg mayor, Mpho Phalatse, has filed urgent papers to block an extraordinary Johannesburg Council sitting. It is expected…
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City of Joburg on the brink of collapse, says Joburg ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) in Joburg says the City of Johannesburg is on the brink of collapsing, as it…
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Joburg Mayor: Nearly 200 arrests made for cable theft
Nearly 200 suspects have been arrested for cable theft this year according to Johannesburg Mayor, Mpho Phalatse. She was delivering…
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Acting Joburg council speaker: We don’t want a DA or ANC-led coalition government
We are tired of being bullied into coalition agreements which are led by only a certain few, the acting speaker…
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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 Mpho Phalatse not worried about looming motion
City of Johannesburg mayor, Mpho Phalatse has denied that she is corrupt and has failed in her duties. Phalatse says…
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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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Mayor’s office: ANC plans to oust Mpho Phalatse in attempt to access public funds
The Office of the Mayor in the City of Joburg on Friday said plans to table a motion of no…
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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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City of Joburg taking steps to correct drastic changes to rates affecting schools, says Mayor Phalatse
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse on Monday said the municipality was taking steps to correct a dramatic change, in rates and…
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Rebates to schools affected by rates hike costing R27 million a month, says Mayor Phalatse
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse said that the rebates given to public and private schools following the rates increase were costing…
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Soweto residents upset over Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse’s no-show
Soweto residents are threatening to disrupt the City of Johannesburg Council meeting, if the mayor doesn’t address them. Residents are…
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Residents block roads in protest over service delivery in Tembisa
Angry residents of Tembisa have taken to the streets on Monday morning in a community shutdown over service delivery issues.…
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RIP: Renowned poet & activist Don Mattera remembered at memorial service
Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor has described Don Mattera as an achiever of note. Pandor says the late poet…
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About 500 000 desperate City of Joburg residents await RDP houses
The City of Joburg’s human settlements department said it acknowledges the severity of the metro’s housing backlog. This comes as…
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Mayor Mpho Phalatse warns Joburg residents of rising RDP housing scams
The City of Johannesburg has warned that RDP housing scams are on the rise as the country grapples with rising…
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Joburg mayor leads ‘Nightlife’ operation in Soweto
Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse led a ‘Nightlife’ joint operation with police in Soweto on Friday night. This follows the mysterious…
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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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Soweto protests: Joburg Mayor asks for 14 days to respond to demands
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has asked for 14 days to respond to demands by the Soweto community. Protesters submitted a…
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Khaya Magadla’s family still hope to find his body, 9 days after falling in manhole
A day after celebrating his birthday without him, Khayalethu Magadla’s family are still holding on to the hope that rescue…
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VIDEO: Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla Lux gears Soweto up for big march to Mayor’s office
Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini is gearing up for a big Soweto march that will be taking centre stage…
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Joburg is determined to reduce its dependence on Eskom, says Mpho Phalatse
Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse says the city is determined to reduce its dependence on ailing utility Eskom and their price…
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Mpho Moerane was honest about his political stance, says Joburg Mayor Phalatse
Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse said that her rivalry with the late Mpho Moerane was only restricted to politics, adding that…
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Residents in Soweto disappointed & ashamed to call Bheki Cele police minister
Residents of Pimville and Kilptown in Soweto say they are disappointed and ashamed to call Bheki Cele their police minister.…
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