Municipal
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City clears waste in Alexandra amid Pikitup disruptions
Local newsAs protest action continues to disrupt Pikitup's operations, the City of Johannesburg led a clean-up drive to tackle mounting waste…
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Fuel price changes from August 5
Local newsMotorists will pay less for petrol but more for diesel and paraffin when the new fuel prices take effect this…
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Government releases municipal funds to protect essential services
Local newsNational Treasury is set to unfreeze the remaining withheld July 2026 local government equitable share allocations starting July 31, ensuring…
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Protests at Pikitup’s Marlboro depot leave Alexandra streets buried in trash
Local newsRubbish heaps have left Alexandra residents frustrated, as protests at Pikitup’s Marlboro depot stall waste collection.
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Government warns public against illegal searches for undocumented immigrants
Local newsThe authorities have warned the public nationwide against illegal searches targeting undocumented immigrants and provided an update on progress with…
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Ward councillor urges Alex residents to clean up 6th Avenue
Local newsCouncillor Floyd Ngwenya appeals to residents to assume the responsibility of addressing the illegal dumping crisis on 6th Avenue.
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Johannesburg Ombudsman empowers Alexandra youth to demand accountability
Local newsLearners at Alexandra High School actively engaged with the Johannesburg Ombudsman during youth month to learn about complaint processes and…
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Government calls for peaceful protests on June 30 over illegal immigration concerns
Local newsThe Presidency has acknowledged that concerns about undocumented immigration are legitimate and urged all South Africans to ensure protests remain…
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Uganda announces evacuation of nationals from South Africa over safety fears
Local newsPresident Yoweri Museveni has directed the evacuation of Ugandan nationals from South Africa following escalating anti-migrant violence and xenophobic protests…
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City Power bleeds as only 4% of 40 000 customers in Alexandra pay for power
Local newsOf City Power’s 40 000 registered customers in Alexandra, only about 1 600, representing just 4% of the total, are…
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Gauteng voters turn out as over 500 000 register and update details over registration weekend
Local newsOver 500 000 residents spent part of the June registration weekend making sure they are properly registered, so they can…
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All expect one elected Ward councillor in Alexandra do not pay for electricity, fuelling local non-compliance
Local newsCity Power will launch a broader enforcement drive that will target and disconnect outstanding official accounts.
