Municipal
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Orange Grove resident bemoans substation maintenance
MunicipalA resident of Orange Grove has raised concerns about a neglected electricity substation, prompting debate over maintenance standards, accessibility, and…
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Parkwood’s water leak and excavation woes are finally over
MunicipalWard 87 councillor Kyle Jacobs says excavations have become widespread
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Rosebank substation repairs to continue today as power outage continues
MunicipalMultiple cable faults have resulted in the outage connected to the Cydna substation.
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Leak on Jan Smuts and Rothesay Avenues persists due to power cables in the way
MunicipalJohannesburg Water excavated Jan Smuts and Rothesay avenues in December 2025, to find that the leak is right where City…
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Two pipes burst on sinking North Street in Melrose North
Local newsJRA has halted remedial work required on North Street in Melrose North due to the bursting of two water pipes…
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Johannesburg Water requests Craighall power interruption to fix leak
MunicipalJohannesburg Water has successfully located a longstanding leak in Craighall, but requires a power interruption from City Power to complete…
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Blue Bridge repair in Craighall Park stalled as community raises concerns
Local newsMonths after flooding damaged the iconic Blue Bridge, residents are calling for transparency and accountability as repair delays continue.
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Decline in Orange Grove Park sparks renewed calls for community adoption
Local newsOnce a cherished green refuge, Orange Grove Park has fallen into disrepair, but residents and City Parks say partnership could…
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Pipe re-bursts, disrupting water supply across northern suburbs
MunicipalA second water pipe failure in Houghton has left several suburbs without supply, renewing concerns about ageing infrastructure and delayed…
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Blue Bridge repairs set to continue as weather shapes timeline
MunicipalOngoing rainfall is expected to influence the pace of repairs to Craighall Park’s Blue Bridge, with officials stressing safety and…
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Department of Basic Education publishes 2026 school calendar
Local newsThe Department of Basic Education has confirmed that the 2026 school year will begin on January 14, with all regions…
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Craighall residents left in the dark as City Power battles mounting faults
Local newsResidents urged to reduce electricity use as City Power battles hundreds of faults and ongoing repairs at the Parkhurst substation.
