Municipal
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Eskom blames cable faults for ongoing power outages in Douglasdale
MunicipalA detailed log of power cuts dating back to last year has pushed Douglasdale residents to demand clarity from Eskom…
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Ward 132 reflects on a year of progress as councillor outlines priorities for 2026
MunicipalCouncillor Annette Deppe highlights key achievements, challenges, and future plans aimed at strengthening community participation and driving local development.
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Illegal outdoor advertising: A decade-old battle resurfaces as city fails to act
MunicipalA 2014 public protector settlement warned that Johannesburg’s outdoor advertising system had effectively collapsed. More than a decade later, residents…
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Councillor took the road less travelled, literally, in 2025
MunicipalWard 94 councillor David Foley isn’t just talking about fixing roads, he’s doing it. From confronting reckless taxi drivers to…
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While Ward 115 has been lucky, water and sewer issues still plague Johannesburg
Local newsDespite citywide water and sewer challenges, Ward 115 is bucking the trend, recording far fewer issues than the average of…
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Ward 94 councillor hasn’t taken leave in 10 years to serve over 20 000 residents
Community galleriesMeetings, emergencies, and service delivery challenges don’t pause, and neither does councillor David Foley, who has made the needs of…
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129 streetlights light up Chartwell; 300 solar lights planned as Ward 96 wraps up 2025
Local newsWard 96 councillor Rufas Maswazi has marked a year of progress, with 129 streetlights being installed in Chartwell and a…
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Festive blackouts become a constant story in Fourways
Local newsFrom Craigavon before Christmas to Paulshof and Lonehill this week, electricity outages have moved from one Fourways suburb to another…
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Resident documents months of outages in Douglasdale, reference numbers piling up
Local newsThe resident has kept an extensive record of water and electricity outages in the area, complete with numerous reference numbers…
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Traffic lights out for over 2.5 years cripple Witkoppen Road
Local newsWard 93 councillor Vino Reddy has called for urgent action as years-old traffic light failures along Witkoppen Road cripple traffic…
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Councillor flags 50 potholes on Calderwood Road, tags JRA with proof on X
Local newsHoliday travel and daily life in Lonehill are being disrupted by infrastructure challenges, as Ward 94 David Foley pushes for…
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Councillor raises concerns over repeated flood risk at Platina Bridge
Local newsWard 115 councillor Mark van der Merwe warns that debris building up at Platina Bridge could trigger another flood, saying…
