29 h. ago R300 mln set aside to electrify Johannesburg’s informal settlements

Mayor Morero says provision of electricity in informal settlements is a priority.

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30 h. ago SA’s economy held back by structural inefficiencies: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa was speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday.

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38 h. ago India strikes alleged headquarters of militant groups in Pakistan

The attack demolished a mosque and adjacent administration building

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43 h. ago Morero announces R3 billion allocation to infrastructure updgrade

Morero, delivered the State of the City Address under the theme 'The Jo'burg We All Want'.

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53 h. ago City of Joburg clarifies confusion over electricity surcharge

Arnolds also says the City of Johannesburg is not alone in adding surcharges to electricity tariffs

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69 h. ago DA blames City of Joburg for ‘total collapse’ amid service failures

The DA in Johannesburg claims the City of Johannesburg is in a state of total collapse.

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3 d. ago G20 conference at Sun City to focus on women economic empowerment

The G20 countries will assemble at Sun City, to unpack different subjects on women empowerment.

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6 d. ago Mpumalanga’s malaria cases down compared to last financial year

The three victims contracted malaria in Bushbuckridge, City of Mbombela, and Nkomazi.

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6 d. ago City Power urges public to report vandalism after M1 bridge fire

The blaze has caused major power outages in several parts of the city.

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8 d. ago City of Johannesburg vows to evict occupiers in invaded buildings

Some of the buildings are dilapidated with an unpleasant stench.

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9 d. ago Cogta Deputy Minister Masemola conducts oversight in Buffalo Metro

Deputy Minister Masemola is dissatisfied with governance and service delivery in Buffalo City Metro.

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1 week ago City Power halts services in Alexandra after technicians attacked

City Power has halted all restoration work in Vezinyawo, Alexandra after abduction of technicians.

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1 week ago Lapu Lapu festival Death Toll Rises To 11, man arrested after car hit crowd

At least 11 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a man rammed an SUV through a crowd at a Filipino community festival in the western Canadian city of Vancouver on the weekend before Canada’s federal election, authorities said. Police arrested a 30-year-old Vancouver man, who they said was known to them, at… Read More »Lapu Lapu festival Death Toll Rises To 11, man arrested after car hit crowd The post Lapu Lapu festival Death Toll Rises To 11, man arrested after car hit crowd first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability

S’thembiso Mdlalose, the man who previously confessed to starting the devastating fire at the Usindiso building in Johannesburg’s CBD, is now contesting that confession, claiming it was not made voluntarily. The 31-year-old appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where his legal team announced a challenge to the confession’s admissibility. The fire, which… Read More »Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability The post Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice

In a landmark judgment, the Johannesburg High Court has ruled that apartheid-era crimes can still be prosecuted in South Africa, affirming that apartheid is a crime against humanity and not subject to any statute of limitations. The ruling comes in the case of Christiaan Siebert Rorich and Tlhomedi Ephraim Mfalapitsa, former apartheid Security Branch officers… Read More »Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice The post Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago WSU students vow to continue protests over living conditions

WSU students protest poor living conditions; High Court halts eviction after violent demonstrations

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2 w. ago Over 1 500 couples wed in historic IPHC mass wedding ceremony

IPHC hosts record-breaking wedding at Kanana City Dome, embracing polygamy and tradition.

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2 w. ago Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend

As the Easter weekend approaches, the City of Cape Town’s Traffic Department has announced an increased deployment of officers to ensure road safety during the anticipated surge in holiday travel. The department’s initiative, known as Operation Exodus, offers free vehicle safety checks for long-distance public transport operators. These checks focus on critical safety features such… Read More »Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend The post Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Rand Water no longer conducting maintenance to Palmiet Pump Station

Johannesburg Water says it erroneously issued the statement yesterday.

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