A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has concluded that city authorities should be held responsible because they were aware of serious safety issues at the rundown block of flats at least four years before the blaze. The nighttime fire at the five-storey building in downtown Johannesburg … Read more
Municipal authorities in the City of Johannesburg have warned thousands of defaulting residential property owners and businesses that they face blacklisting if they fail to settle their debts, which collectively amount to over R40 billion. With a mounting municipal debt exceeding R52 billion, the city has launched aggressive credit control campaigns to tackle the issue … Read more
The City of Johannesburg law enforcement agencies will be on high alert on the New Year’s Eve to monitor the use of fireworks as illegal use constitutes to hefty fines or arrest. CITY OF JOBURG PROBLEM WITH FIREWORKS According to the City of Joburg, fireworks have been a contentious matter around the festive season. The … Read more
