Municipal
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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…
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Friends of the Johannesburg Cemeteries member calls for revamp of Brixton Cemetery
Local newsFriends of Johannesburg Cemeteries’ Antoinette Morgan describes the state of the cemetery as a disgrace, and profoundly depressing, calling for…
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Fallen trees spark dozens of community alerts across Fairlands and surrounding suburbs
Local newsA spike in fallen trees has kept Beagle Watch patrol teams busy, triggering safety concerns.
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Councillor Genevieve Sherman urges action in Westbury gang crisis
Community galleriesShe pressed leaders to confront the deep social and economic causes driving gang violence and offered possible solutions to the…
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University of Johannesburg professor says the city faces imminent landfill crisis
Local newsThe crisis could leave the city drowning in its own waste by next year. With reclaimers looking at losing their…
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Ward 87 councillor warns roads could flood without immediate drain maintenance
Local newsAccording to JRA, R189m has been allocated this financial year for storm water upgrades across the city, but many fear…
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Johannesburg Roads Agency tackles Gordon Road sinkhole caused by leaking pipe in Northcliff
Local newsRepairs mark long-awaited progress on one of Ward 86’s worst trouble spots.
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Promises run dry as Hursthill 2 reservoir repairs are yet to begin
Community galleriesDespite Johannesburg Water having already appointed a contractor for the repair work at the reservoir, and promising a start date…
