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Eyewitness News
7 hours ago
- Business
- Eyewitness News
Morero says hefty funds to repair Lilian Ngoyi Street will also be used to upgrade corridor
JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has defended the hefty cost of repairing Lilian Ngoyi Street in the CBD, explaining that the funds will also be used to upgrade the entire corridor. The busy street was severely damaged by an underground gas explosion two years ago, and the metro has pledged to complete the repairs by the end of August. Nearly R200 million has been set aside for the project, raising questions about the high cost of restoring just a portion of the two-kilometre stretch. Morero has clarified that the budget covers more than just road repairs. 'We took a view to refurbish the entire Lilian Ngoyi so that we achieve what we call the complete street programme to ensure that we can extend the pavements, bring in trees and street furniture so that the entire street is complete. That is why the costs might have gone as high as R194 million.' Morero has assured residents that repairs will be completed by the specified deadline. 'We've done a whole new program. Instead of addressing where the explosion happened, we are addressing the whole street. We are completing the repairs by the end of August, and we are on track. On the 1st of September, I will be there to reopen the road.'
Eyewitness News
3 days ago
- Eyewitness News
Joburg metro begins demolitions of illegal informal settlements in suburbs
JOHANNEBSURG - Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has said the metro has obtained a court order allowing the city to demolish structures built at unauthorised informal settlements. The metro launched an operation on Friday targeting illegal informal settlements, starting with the Ginger park community in Sandton. Morero said the operation is crucial for enforcing city by-laws. "We will deal with South Africans who are here and find them alternative accommodations. So, in essence, we are starting with an operation, we will start with our surburbs so that we can restore law and order in this province," said Morero.
The South African
4 days ago
- The South African
Joburg cracks down on undocumented migrants in Sandton raid
Authorities arrested more than 15 undocumented migrants during an early morning operation at the Ginger Informal Settlement in Sandton on Thursday. The operation was led by the City of Johannesburg in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and focused on enforcing municipal by-laws and removing illegal informal structures in parts of the northern suburbs. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero told SABC News that the arrested individuals had been taken into custody by the police. 'Well, we have arrested a few undocumented individuals. They are already in the police vans, and they will be taken into custody. Hopefully, Home Affairs will act on them and take them back to their countries of origin,' Morero said. He also claimed that officers had identified the sale of nyaope in the area, which police were addressing. Morero vowed that authorities would carry out further raids across Johannesburg to curb crime and dismantle illegal settlements. 'We are telling residents we are acting and dealing with lawlessness in Johannesburg. We are enforcing the law through by-law enforcement and crime prevention. What is critical is the court orders, we have them, and we are acting in accordance with the law,' he said. He added that the city could not allow illegal occupation and criminality to continue unchecked. Residents in the surrounding area welcomed the operation, expressing pleasure at seeing law enforcement officials take visible action. Some said they hoped such raids would occur more frequently. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Mail & Guardian
5 days ago
- Business
- Mail & Guardian
Finance MMC job in Jozi a political hotbed
Who's next?: Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. (X) The delay in appointing a finance MMC in the City of Johannesburg stems from the perception that the position is seen as a stepping stone to the mayoral seat, making it a hotly contested post, ANC regional sources the party due to hold its Johannesburg regional conference in September, two factions — referred to […] This content is restricted to subscribers only . Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to subscriber-only events - the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber?
The Citizen
22-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Ceiling paint and touch ups are underway at the Johannesburg City Library
Ceiling paint and touch ups are underway at the Johannesburg City Library As part of the ongoing phase two restoration at the Johannesburg City Library, ceiling paint work is underway. These careful touch-ups are not only about a fresh coat; they're about reviving the beauty and dignity of the historic space… One brushstroke at a time. Also read: Johannesburg Development Agency CEO inspects library Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Themba Mathibe, on July 11, conducted an oversight visit to inspect work undertaken on the extractor fans in the third-floor basement and gas fire suppression. Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Dada Morero, on the reopening of the Johannesburg City Library on March 21, confirmed that the second part of the library would be open to the public on August 30. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
