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• Johannesburg Faces Credit Outlook Downgrade as Audit Delays Trigger JSE Bond Trading Suspension

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Global Credit Rating Company has revised the City of Johannesburg’s outlook to negative due to material uncertainties regarding its overdue 2025 financial statements. This fisc...

• City of Johannesburg Launches Mass Disconnections to Recover R1.4 Billion in Unpaid Government Debt

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The City of Johannesburg has initiated a large-scale service suspension drive targeting provincial and national government departments. Following the expiration of a settlement dea...

• OPINION: Herman Mashaba’s Track Record Makes Him the Definitive Choice for Johannesburg Mayor

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  ActionSA Chairperson Michael Beaumont argues that Herman Mashaba is the only mayoral candidate with a proven history of enhancing service delivery and governance in Johannesburg. H...

• Financial Crisis Grips Johannesburg as South Africa’s Wealthiest City Formally Requests National Government Bailout

  Published: Feb 28, 2026

  Section: Global Economy

  The City of Johannesburg, traditionally recognized as the economic engine of South Africa and the continent’s wealthiest metropolitan area, has officially approached the National T...