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Municipal owned entities PDF Print E-mail
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JOHANNESBURG has a number of municipal-owned entities that are run as separate companies, but wholly owned by the City. They were set up to focus on delivering services to the inhabitants of Johannesburg. These range from the provision of basic services such as water and electriciy and waste managment, to the boosting of economic development, the provision of recreational facilities and the maintenance of the city's roads. Some focus on housing, while other provide for entertainment.

 

 
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