Special categories
-
Johannesburg Roads Agency responds to residents’ complaints with rapid repair plan
Local newsWard 89 residents have long struggled with deteriorating roads, but JRA has now stepped in with a proactive approach. Following…
-
Safety and accessibility concerns leads to monthly maintenance at Albert’s Farm
Local newsFrom storm water blockages to missing walkways, volunteers and City Parks officials assess Albert’s Farm’s most pressing issues, leading to…
-
Addison Bailey sets her sights on nationals
NewsHer journey began with a pony named Champ, and today, she’s preparing for major qualifiers with a mare who mirrors…
-
Fairland gabions project shows signs of strong recovery
MunicipalAfter halted activity in 2025, movement on the site is beginning to signal a shift from stagnation to steady momentum.
-
Building collapses in Johannesburg CBD
MunicipalIt is still unclear what the cause of the collapse was.
-
Linden swimming pool’s long freeze
Local newsThis city landmark struggles to stay afloat as outdated equipment and slow repairs leave swimmers shivering.
-
City of Johannesburg gives the thumbs up for new executive deputy mayor position
Local news107 councillors voted in favour of the role, 87 against and 37 abstained.
-
Illegal scrapyard linked to health risks and property value decline, finally sees intervention
Local newsYears after illegal structures and scrapyard activity began, Brixton residents say fines and visits are not enough, as health risks,…
-
Brixton reservoir project shows progress with monitoring still ongoing
Local newsJohannesburg Water is advancing critical upgrades to stabilise supply in Brixton. The new Brixton reservoir is online, supplying water while…
-
How a Melville home invasion was stopped
Local newsAn attempted home invasion in Melville was prevented after a family acted quickly, alerting community security and police
-
Reader chooses growth over regret for 2026
Local newsWith lessons learned from the past year, Joshua Mathe looks ahead to 2026 with a focus on education, self-care, and…
-
Road rage incident injures JRA worker in Linden
Local newsHe was released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
