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• Johannesburg Council Ratifies R90 Billion Budget Adjustment Amid Critical Revenue Shortfalls and Utility Spending Cuts

  Published: Mar 21, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The City of Johannesburg has officially approved a revised R90 billion budget for the 2025/2026 financial year following a one week delay. Underperforming revenue from major entiti...

• Mashaba Pledges Radical Johannesburg Reform, Proposes Dismantling City Utilities Ahead of 2026 Local Elections

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Africa

  ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has formally entered the 2026 mayoral race, advocating for a shift in urban governance that includes the dissolution of key municipal entities like J...

• Johannesburg Waste Crisis Deepens as Job Seekers Block Pikitup Depots and Impersonate Staff

  Published: Mar 12, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Waste collection services across northern Johannesburg, including Randburg and Cosmo City, have ground to a halt following violent protests by unemployed residents demanding munici...