Freezing weather and wet ground have pushed Johannesburg’s power network to limits. City Power reports thousands of outage calls and urges residents to cut consumption.
A rare cut‑off low brought icy rain, flurries of snow and bitter cold to Johannesburg and parts of Gauteng, with warnings that conditions will persist through...
City Power will carry out planned maintenance in Midrand and Roodepoort this week to strengthen the network, with outages on 12 and 18 August affecting local...
MMC Moshe Koma urges Johannesburg residents to prepare for very cold weather, possible snowfall in elevated areas and to take precautions against fires and carbon monoxide.
With heavy rain, snow and strong winds affecting parts of South Africa, follow these 10 practical safety steps to reduce flood and storm risk.
Sleet and snow were reported across parts of Johannesburg on 11 August 2026 as Gauteng faced a severe cold snap with single-digit daytime highs and warnings...
City Power schedules eight-hour planned outages for nine Johannesburg areas on 6 and 10 August 2026. Residents are urged to prepare and stay informed.
Many everyday actions in Johannesburg can breach municipal and national rules. Here are common offences from public urination to unpermitted trading and who enforces them.
JMPD warns public urination is a health hazard and municipal by‑laws will be enforced; hotspots are under 24‑hour CCTV surveillance, spokesperson Xolani Fihla says.
A practical self-guided birdwatching guide to Melville Koppies and Wits Archaeology Reserve: access, best times, species to expect, safety tips and resources.