Desperate measures — Joburg residents pushed to the brink after days and even weeks without water

Melville: 23 days without water. Brixton: 14 days without water. Parktown West: 21 days without water. Vrededorp: 12 days without water. Mayfair: 10 days without water. Greenside: 11 days without water. Parkview: 11 days without water. Emmarentia: 8 days without water. A teacher helps a boy wash his hands at the Key School for children…

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG ADVANCES LILIAN NGOYI STREET UPGRADE

The City of Johannesburg has provided a comprehensive update on the second phase of the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation. Officials from the City’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) department and the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) met local stakeholders on 26 November 2025 to discuss progress and address concerns. JRA Project Manager Miyelani Maluleke reported…

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City Power awareness the Joburg inner city it’s getting its glow back

City Power is working to restore the inner city’s “glow” through a campaign that includes fixing streetlights, removing illegal connections, and repairing stolen or damaged infrastructure. This is part of broader city-wide initiatives led by the Executive Mayor, which also involve cleaning up, addressing illegal activities, and revitalizing neglected buildings. The goal is to create…

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MMC for Transport, JRA, and city officials tackle road challenges in Sunninghill and Rabie Ridge through Operation Restore

The City of Johannesburg’s Operation Restore continues its mission to improve road infrastructure and service delivery, with Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport Kenny Kunene, Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) CEO Zwelibanzi Nyathi, and regional officials conducting site visits in Sunninghill (Ward 93) and Rabie Ridge (Ward 80) on November 6. The initiative, which…

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CoJ warns of festive season service cuts for unpaid accounts

The City of Johannesburg on Monday warned property owners that it will continue cutting off water and electricity due to unpaid municipal accounts throughout the festive season, and has urged customers to settle their bills before going on holiday. The city’s group finance department said many residents neglect their municipal accounts in December, risking disconnection…

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