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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Anthony Hamilton Gets Hero's Welcome in Joburg

Grammy-winning singer Anthony Hamilton received a warm welcome from fans upon his arrival in Johannesburg ahead of his concert in Durban.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Dominant Wins for DA, IFP, ANC in Joburg, KZN and Limpopo Wards

In recent by-elections, the DA secured a significant victory in Johannesburg, while the IFP and ANC also won seats in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo respectively.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 80% of Joburg Trading Permits Uncollected - South African News Briefs - February 26, 2026

The City of Johannesburg reports that 80% of trading permits issued have not been collected, causing challenges for local traders who face eviction by authorities.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Cash Crunch Blocks Joburg Water Fix

Johannesburg Water faces a severe financial crisis that hampers its ability to fix critical water infrastructure.

Feb 24 β€’ 07:34 UTC
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National & Local

South Africa: Cape Town, Joburg and Ekurhuleni Locked in Dispute With AG Over Municipal Audit Reports

Three major South African metros, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni, are embroiled in disputes with the Auditor-General over their 2024-25 audit reports.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Invalid R263m Tanker Tender Rolls On As Joburg's Taps Run Dry

A controversial water tanker contract in Johannesburg persists despite a court ruling declaring it invalid, leaving residents increasingly reliant on private water tankers amid a municipal water crisis.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:10 UTC
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National & Local

South Africa: Ramaphosa Deploys Ministers Before SONA to 'Urgently' Tackle Joburg's Water Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has redirected two ministers to address Johannesburg's severe water crisis ahead of his State of the Nation Address.

Feb 12 β€’ 14:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'Smell Me! I Haven't Had Water for 24 Days' Protester Tells Joburg Mayor

Residents in Johannesburg staged a protest demanding accountability and action regarding a persistent water crisis that has left them without water for 24 days.

Feb 11 β€’ 14:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Joburg Working to Resolve Water Issues

Johannesburg's Mayor has announced efforts to address ongoing water supply challenges in the city through a comprehensive management program.

Feb 11 β€’ 14:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: New Exhibit Looks At Apartheid's Effect On Current-Day Joburg

A new exhibit at Museum Africa in Johannesburg examines the lasting impacts of apartheid on the city's spatial and economic landscape.

Feb 11 β€’ 06:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: New Exhibit Looks At Apartheid's Effect On Current-Day Joburg

A new exhibit at Museum Africa in Johannesburg explores the lasting impacts of apartheid's spatial planning on contemporary life in South Africa.

Feb 11 β€’ 06:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Desperate Measures - Joburg Residents Pushed to the Brink After Days and Even Weeks Without Water

Residents in Johannesburg, South Africa, are facing severe water shortages, with some areas experiencing up to 23 days without water, impacting schools and daily life.

Feb 11 β€’ 05:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Desperate Measures - Joburg Residents Pushed to the Brink After Days and Even Weeks Without Water

Residents in Johannesburg face a severe water crisis, with some neighborhoods experiencing outages of up to 23 days, impacting schools and local services significantly.

Feb 11 β€’ 05:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'People Are Already Living Day Zero,' WaterCAN Says As Joburg Taps Run Dry

Johannesburg residents are experiencing extreme water shortages, with some areas facing outages lasting nearly 20 days, prompting calls for a state of disaster declaration.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'People Are Already Living Day Zero,' WaterCAN Says As Joburg Taps Run Dry

WaterCAN warns that Johannesburg is experiencing severe water shortages, likening the situation to 'Day Zero,' where residents in some areas have gone without water for up to 20 days.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Nobody Cares, Rage Joburg Residents As Water Outages Worsen

Residents of Johannesburg are expressing outrage over prolonged water outages lasting over two weeks due to a multi-system failure, impacting schools and businesses.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:20 UTC

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