South Africa|Gauteng

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Hundreds of waste pickers march in Joburg demanding compensation

They also oppose the City’s plans to burn waste in incinerators, saying it threatens the livelihoods of thousands of waste collectors

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Brief | 7 August 2024

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The daily battle for water in Tshwane

“I feel very sorry for our old people and I wish the municipality could fix our taps”

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News | 6 August 2024

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Power restored to Diepsloot welfare organisations at last

Lawyers against Abuse director says they are now able to provide counselling sessions without the constant noise of the generator

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Brief | 5 August 2024

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SA Deaf Rugby hosts its first international tournament

The deaf rugby series continues this week at St Stithians College in Randburg, Joburg

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Photo Essay | 5 August 2024

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Joburg community plays cat-and-mouse with City Power over illegal connections

City Power technicians removed over 18,000 kilogrammes of illegal wiring on Wednesday. But minutes after they left, people were seen making new electricity connections

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News | 1 August 2024

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Joburg fire survivor pleads for help to recover his baby’s body

Marshalltown Fire Justice Campaign calls for City to compensate victims and release remaining bodies at the morgue

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News | 31 July 2024

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Suspended Gauteng Department of Social Development officials return to work

With no disciplinary hearing held, ten of the 13 officials have had their suspensions lifted

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News | 31 July 2024

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Boksburg school hosts massive international marimba festival

This year’s International Marimba and Steelpan Festival featured a record 2,300 musicians from across South Africa and neighbouring countries

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Photo Essay | 29 July 2024

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Pressure mounts for Gwamanda to be removed as Joburg Mayor

Hundreds protest in Braamfontein

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News | 29 July 2024

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Dust in the air: Lack of transparency over Gauteng farming project funding

A number of organisations that received funding from the Gauteng Department of Social Development through the Daracorp non-profit, say Daracorp never delivered on their promises

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Feature | 27 July 2024

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Gauteng Department of Social Development fudges reason for funding delays

Head of Department claims the Auditor-General has distanced itself from previous statements to GroundUp. The Auditor-General says this is not true

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News | 24 July 2024

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Protesters block N12, demand toilets, water

“Children as young as seven years old fight for water with old people”

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Brief | 23 July 2024

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City of Joburg’s property error causes havoc for homeowners

Stand numbers in Bertrams are in a mess, affecting billing, valuations, and property sales

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News | 23 July 2024

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Government contractor misses yet another deadline on R123-million Gauteng school

Construction of the project started in 2022 to accommodate the school’s 1,200 learners

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Brief | 23 July 2024

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Gauteng minister apologises for funding bungle

“We as government and non-profit organisations cannot afford such a state of affairs” says Faith Mazibuko

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News | 22 July 2024

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Joburg families plead with City officials to end power cuts

City of Johannesburg losing between R5-million and R10-million monthly due to illegal connections, says City Power

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News | 19 July 2024