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‘Joburg is definitely not bankrupt’ — Morero takes on Godongwana over City’s finances

MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION

‘Joburg is definitely not bankrupt’ — Morero takes on Godongwana over City’s finances

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero defended the City’s financial health after a community meeting in Naturena on Thursday evening. This was in response to a scathing letter by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who threatened to withhold the City’s next equitable share tranche.

Joburg halts Midrand water project over funding gap, delaying supply relief

Joburg halts Midrand water project over funding gap, delaying supply relief

New Joburg reservoir brings relief, but water problems persist with 43 leaking reservoirs

By Yvonne Grimbeek

New Joburg reservoir brings relief, but water problems persist with 43 leaking reservoirs

Bankrupt Joburg imperils national economy, warns Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana

By Ferial Haffajee

Bankrupt Joburg imperils national economy, warns Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana

Finance minister warns Joburg is in ‘severe financial distress’ in letter to Mayor Morero

By Ferial Haffajee

Finance minister warns Joburg is in ‘severe financial distress’ in letter to Mayor Morero

Joburg NSFAS accommodation providers warn unpaid millions pushing them to the brink

STUDENT HOUSING

Joburg NSFAS accommodation providers warn unpaid millions pushing them to the brink

Five years later, Ennerdale library reopening in doubt as inspection reveals poor workmanship

Five years later, Ennerdale library reopening in doubt as inspection reveals poor workmanship

By Mandisa Ndlovu

Joburg rows, swims and stumbles towards 4 November poll

Joburg rows, swims and stumbles towards 4 November poll

By Stephen Grootes

Another day, another crisis courtesy of the City of Joburg

SISYPHEAN TASK OP-ED

Another day, another crisis courtesy of the City of Joburg

By David Fleminger

March and March moves into Gauteng as anti-foreigner sentiment swells ahead of elections

POPULIST PROTESTS

March and March moves into Gauteng as anti-foreigner sentiment swells ahead of elections

By Bheki C. Simelane

When good writing becomes bad ethics — the voyeuristic gaze in sex work reporting

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

When good writing becomes bad ethics — the voyeuristic gaze in sex work reporting

By Rebecca Walker, Marlise Richter and Connie Mathe

Slovo Park still waiting for freedom and services, 10 years later

Broken promises

Slovo Park still waiting for freedom and services, 10 years later

New Brixton reservoir brings capacity boost but Joburg’s water stability remains uncertain

By Reitumetse Pilane

New Brixton reservoir brings capacity boost but Joburg’s water stability remains uncertain

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2026

DA stalwart faces off against ActionSA reality star in Ekurhuleni

By Reitumetse Pilane

DA stalwart faces off against ActionSA reality star in Ekurhuleni

URBAN PROMISE OP-ED

Staying in Joburg’s silos of safety

By Bridget Hilton-Barber

Staying in Joburg’s silos of safety

BELLARMINE BOOTED

Mugabe avoids jail time, is deported and fined R600,000 over shooting incident

By Naledi Mashishi

‘Nightmare’: Joburg mom faces bankruptcy over R2.9m water bill

No budget, no plan: Joburg’s old-age homes maintained only if funds are available

Government departments must lead by example and pay for City of Joburg services

By S’bu Ngalwa

Toxic tide — dangerously polluted waterways in Joburg and throughout SA threaten public health

Toxic tide — dangerously polluted waterways in Joburg and throughout SA threaten public health

With pollution levels far exceeding international standards and the deterioration of wastewater treatment plants, the rivers and streams in and around the City of Johannesburg are not safe for people or animals.

By Yvonne Grimbeek

JOBURG GIG GUIDE

Workers’ Day weekend gig guide: top events in Joburg

By Ferial Haffajee

No water at Ramaphosa’s Soweto family home and surrounds for nearly a week

By Bheki C. Simelane

HYDE PARK SHOOTING

Mugabe, co-accused plead guilty to charges in attempted murder case, argue for voluntary deportation

By Naledi Mashishi

OVERSIGHT VISIT

Zille ‘chased’ by Metro Centre guards as civil society demands answers on planning records

Manana, Zoë Modiga and SA Fashion Week lead Joburg’s massive weekend lineup

JOBURG GIG GUIDE

Manana, Zoë Modiga and SA Fashion Week lead Joburg’s massive weekend lineup

By Ferial Haffajee

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Selby businesses struggle through Joburg’s water crisis

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Selby businesses struggle through Joburg’s water crisis

By Naledi Mashishi

Joburg’s Integrated Development Plan meetings are failing residents — Here’s how to contribute meaningfully

‘Tick-box democracy’

Joburg’s Integrated Development Plan meetings are failing residents — Here’s how to contribute meaningfully

By numbers — how Joburg’s essential services are deteriorating

By numbers — how Joburg’s essential services are deteriorating

By Mandisa Ndlovu, Karabelo Phakoe and Yvonne Grimbeek

Seven of Joburg’s 22 top managers failing — but City won’t say who

OVERPAID, UNDERSERVED

Seven of Joburg’s 22 top managers failing — but City won’t say who

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