South Africa’s municipalities are deep in the 2025/2026 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) season—and with local elections just a year away, the pressure is on to deliver...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a major new phase of Operation Vulindlela, this time with a strong focus on overhauling South Africa’s troubled municipalities—many of which...
In a bold move to revive Johannesburg’s declining fortunes, Executive Mayor Dada Morero has announced the launch of a high-powered implementation task force dubbed the “Bomb...
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has admitted the city is in a dire financial and infrastructural crisis, worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic, and says only bold and...
Dada Morero is preparing to deliver his State of the City Address this week, with residents and political analysts expecting clear answers on the city’s deteriorating...
Residents across Johannesburg should expect visits from meter verification teams this May, as the City embarks on a month-long effort to improve billing accuracy and optimise...
Johannesburg residents are voicing strong opposition to the city’s proposal to significantly raise prepaid electricity fees. The City of Johannesburg has put forward a plan to...
Johannesburg is taking steps to address long-standing challenges in its informal settlements by consulting the public on a new draft policy. This move comes as more...
Johannesburg Water is under siege, as theft and vandalism of critical water infrastructure continue to wreak havoc across the city. From stolen manhole covers to damaged...
The City of Johannesburg’s ongoing leadership crisis is being blamed for a growing collapse in basic services and major delays in infrastructure projects. This comes after...