Joburg Mom Faces Bankruptcy Over R2.9-Million Water Bill
Experts say a leak this size on her property is unlikely, while the City insists on 50% payment before engaging in dispute resolution
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Gauteng Government’s Alarming Failure to Deliver on RDP Housing Audit
Today in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, ActionSA put a spotlight on something that simply cannot be ignored, the Premier has not followed through on his 2025 commitment to carry out a full, province-wide audit of RDP houses.
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Sunday Times Editor Makhudu Sefara Placed on “Special Leave” After SIU Announces Investigation
Sefara was elected chair of the South African National Editors Forum despite concerns raised about his connections to the Lottery
Zondo Hits Back at Former PRASA Board Members
Bid by Lucky Montana and others to review State Capture corruption findings in jeopardy
New Centre to Support Whistleblowers
Courage Hub SA launches as new whistleblower protection laws are debated
Fixing Municipalities Is Now a Team Sport
Every political party wants to govern with an outright majority to showcase an unadulterated brand of government. The reality, however, is that coalitions look set to remain part of our political landscape for a long time to come, especially in hotly contested hung councils like Johannesburg.
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PA Cllr Juwairiya Kaldine Must Step Aside
ActionSA has written to the City of Johannesburg Speaker requesting an Ethics Committee referral regarding numerous criminal cases involving PA Councillor Juwairiya Kaldine, ranging from kidnapping to assault, as well as the alleged cover-up of the arrest of her bodyguard yesterday for possession of a stolen vehicle and violations of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act.
The post PA Cllr Juwairiya Kaldine Must Step Aside Pending Finalisation of Her Criminal Cases appeared first on ActionSA.
Holding Accounting Officers Responsible for Looting in Their Departments Is Long Overdue
The case of suspended Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has prompted some people to argue that, because he is not alleged to have personally profited from corruption, he is somehow less guilty than those who did.
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Permit Chaos Leaves Joburg Traders in Limbo
City blames delays on its legal battles with SERI
Kyle Steyn’s Incredible Journey Comes Full Circle
From meeting Mandela to playing for the land of his mother, Kyle Steyn certainly has a tale to tell. Born in Johannesburg, he lived in South Africa for the first 24 years of his life. But then came a huge change as he moved over to the UK and joined Glasgow Warriors. Eligible through family …
Durban Organisations Come Together to Fight Xenophobia
But dozens of shops were closed in the city centre as the March and March “clean-up” continued
Irish Gaunlet Won’t Phase Lions
Ivan van Rooyen says his players are keeping their feet firmly on the ground as they prepare to complete the regular Vodacom United Rugby Championship season with an Irish triple header. The Fidelity SecureDrive Lions are in uncharted waters right now, lying in fourth place in the table after winning their last five league matches. …
The Need to Grow Food in Informal Settlements
Government must take food security into account when upgrading informal settlements like Slovo Park, says SERI
The Poor Living Conditions in Tjovitjo Highlights Years of Neglect by an Uncaring Government
Today, I held a public meeting with residents of Tjovitjo in Orange Farm (Ward 6, Region G), to understand their challenges with service delivery.
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More Pain in Store for Hard-Pressed Johannesburg Residents
While Johannesburg residents are already plagued by poor service delivery, potholes, broken traffic lights, and frequent water and electricity outages, they will have to pay even more for the same poor service as from 1 July 2026. The proposed tariff increases of 12,5% for water, 11% for sanitation and sewerage, and 9,01% for electricity far […]
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Stop Blaming Immigrants for Government Failures, Johannesburg Marchers Say
“This march is a declaration that no one is illegal and that our future is bound together as one human race”
Small Businesses That Go Green Could Make a Big Impact in South Africa: Study Analyses What’s in Their Way
When up to 3.5 million small businesses go green, this will benefit South Africa’s environment and help the businesses survive in a changing climate.
Johannesburg Cannot Survive Another Compromise in Leadership
Johannesburg was once the clearest expression of South Africa’s economic ambition. A city where opportunity, movement and enterprise converged.
The post Johannesburg Cannot Survive Another Compromise in Leadership appeared first on ActionSA.
City of Joburg Admits “Little to Show” Decades After Slovo Park Upgrade Promises
“All we are asking for is dignity,” community development forum chair tells government
Minister Must Fast-Track Whistleblower Reforms
ActionSA is deeply concerned by reports of the killing of an alleged whistleblower in Emfuleni.
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Protesters From Marikana Picket for Jobs at Samancor in Joburg
They argue that jobs and training will “restore dignity, stability, and growth in our communities”.
Johannesburg’s Poor Performance Report
It is high time for a comprehensive skills audit of the Johannesburg Metro administration following alarming evidence of declining capacity and poor performance. According to the latest quarterly performance report by the City Manager, Floyd Brink, seven out of 22 managers failed to achieve their performance targets. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is of […]
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Slovo Park: A Decade of Winning in Court, Losing on the Ground
After decades of struggle, residents still lack sanitation and water infrastructure
AI Regulation Is Moving Fast – Where Is Africa’s Collective Voice?
Dr Jannie Zaaiman – Secretary General of Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Johannesburg 9 April 2026 – The global conversation […]
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