Municipal
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Former wastepreneur highlights urgent challenges facing reclaimers after Emmarentia property raid
Local newsParkhurst resident, and former wastepreneur, Steven Jourdan warns that Johannesburg’s waste system can’t survive without its reclaimers.
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Fairland Gabion work stopped as Gabion Baskets awaited long-overdue payment
Local newsA project meant to stabilise erosion areas in Fairland has paused after payments stalled, leaving Gabion Baskets unpaid and seeking…
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Hursthill 2 reservoir to undergo seven-day dummy test before structural repair work begins
Local newsThe dummy test will assist Johannesburg Water understand system performances and assist in the rehabilitation work efficiently.
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CRUM raid at Emmarentia property exposes overflowing waste crisis
Local newsA controversial raid on a congested Emmarentia property has thrown Joburg’s waste-reclamation struggles into sharp focus.
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Councillor calls for multi-layered solutions to break Westbury’s cycle of crime
Local newsWard 69 councillor Genevieve Sherman urges community-driven solutions to address gangsterism through layered interventions.
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Ward 86’s growing food insecurity issue
Local newsThe ward councillor shares why this is a plight faced by many in her ward.
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City finally hears residents’ outcry over by-law crisis at Emmarentia property
Local newsRelocation efforts shift social problems and waste accumulation to nearby communities, prompting municipal intervention and voluntary accommodation offers.
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Westdene’s youth get their hands dirty to keep their community clean
Local newsThey were encouraged to roll up their sleeves for the good of their community, as they cleaned up Tighy Park
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Water woes may soon end with Hursthill 2 reservoir repairs starting on December 1
Local newsLong-awaited repairs at the reservoir are finally set to begin, following continued pressure from the community and council leadership on…
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Helping hands and hope hit the streets of Ward 82 as residents restore local pride
Local newsArmed with their own tools and gloves, the youth, officials, and the community were ready to make a difference with…
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Melville’s 7th Street gets a fresh new look ahead of major 2026 event
Local newsA community-driven upgrade aims to restore Melville’s busiest retail street.
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Sewage crisis at Laerskool Esparanza Primary finally cleared
Local newsAfter months of foul odours, health risks, and cancelled sports, JW has cleared a concrete blockage that left a school…
