Municipal
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City ramps up infrastructure to tackle water challenges
Community galleriesFollowing an oversight visit in Midrand, government and city officials state they are building new reservoirs and replacing ageing infrastructure…
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Midrand residents breathe easier as Vorna Valley Vlei sewage spill finally fixed
MunicipalAfter weeks of frustration, Johannesburg Water has finally addressed a sewage spill that polluted the Vorna Valley Vlei.
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Midrand councillors back Carlswald reservoir, but warn crisis is not over
Community galleriesMidrand ward councillors back the long-awaited Carlswald reservoir construction project while warning that leaks and ageing pipes still threaten Midrand’s…
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Health concerns mount over contaminated water flow in President Park
MunicipalFor eight months, residents of President Park have endured foul-smelling water flowing past their homes on State Road.
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City dismisses day zero fears as Gauteng activates water war room in Midrand
MunicipalGovernment has moved to silence day zero fears from residents, saying Gauteng has enough bulk supply, but infrastructure strain is…
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City enforces building laws with demolition of illegal Midrand structure
MunicipalA building structure on Harry Galaun Drive was found to be in breach of municipal by-laws and national building regulations,…
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Operation Restore rolls into Ivory Park
MunicipalWard councillors and community members gathered at the corner of Riverside and Limpopo roads as Operation Restore kicked off a…
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Midrand residents demand answers as water crisis stretches beyond two weeks
MunicipalAs Midrand residents continue to struggle with unreliable water supply, the City of Johannesburg has announced ongoing major infrastructure upgrades…
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City targets illegal outdoor ads in Midrand to boost city revenue
CrimeJPC urges advertisers to confirm compliance before placing signage, following the removal of unapproved outdoor ads in Midrand along M1…
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Classes resume at Dulcie September Primary after parents force action
Community galleriesAlthough contractors are now on site, and classes have resumed, parents still argue that Dulcie September Primary School remains unfit…
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Boots on the ground as Rabie Ridge fights back against illegal dumping
MunicipalAbout 100 local residents are benefiting from a new environmental programme aimed at erasing dumping scars and transforming Rabie Ridge…
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Government targets 90% reservoir capacity by Sunday, amid Gauteng water crisis
Local newsAfter touring critical water infrastructure in Midrand, including the Erand and President Park reservoirs, government leaders pledged to push Gauteng’s…
