Municipal
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Councillor points out Pineslopes road design flaws
MunicipalWard 93 councillor Vino Reddy has raised concerns about a challenging road design, warning that the current design slows down…
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When the rains come, Joburg’s weakest links get exposed
MunicipalWhen it rains, it pours for real in Johannesburg, and behind every flood lies a story of unmaintained blocked drains,…
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Fourways informal trading and settlements under JMPD spotlight
Local newsAs Fourways grapples with informal settlements, street traders, and increasing by-law violations, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) say it’s…
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Drivers warned 30cm of water can sweep cars away on poorly maintained roads
Local newsGauteng motorists are being warned to take extreme care as heavy rains hit the province. With poor roads, blocked drains,…
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Groundwater leak eats away at Craigavonroads
MunicipalFor half a year, groundwater has been flowing down Duff Street in Craigavon, damaging roads and frustrating residents.
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Paulshof residents take action to protect river park from unsafe practices
Local newsPaulshof residents push for safer, cleaner river park as councillor backs new regulations to curb disruptive practices at Braamfontein and…
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K60 road stuck in limbo for 40 years as informal settlement grows along route
Local newsLaunched four decades ago to connect Sunninghill and Midrand, the K60 was meant to ease traffic and open economic links.…
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JRA repairs sinkhole on Dulcie Close, tar reinstatement still pending
Local newsThe Johannesburg Roads Agency has completed structural repairs to the sinkhole on Dulcie Close, with only the reinstatement of tar…
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Residents ‘dice with death’ at non-functioning Witkoppen Road traffic lights
CrimeFaulty traffic lights on Witkoppen Road, at Bryan Brook Estate, have resulted in yet another accident, resulting in residents’ being…
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Fourways councillor calls for community to back safety initiative
CrimeFourways residents are asked to join a united safety drive that promises more patrols, stronger law enforcement support, and cleaner,…
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Paulshof residents demand action over Spruit Park health hazards
Local newsComplaints of toxic water, animal slaughter, fire hazards, and uncontrolled gatherings dominate public meetings as city officials promise a joint…
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Councillor says reckless taxi driving puts residents at risk
MunicipalCouncillor Annette Deppe warns that reckless taxi driving is putting Johannesburg residents at risk and calls on the JMPD to…
