Council

JPC turns to evictions

WITH a High Court order in hand, the Johannesburg Property Company has had to resort to evicting people from illegally built structures on City-owned land.

Mayor and staff to meet

DELIVERY of essential services, the City budget and other topics will be discussed during the four-day mayoral lekgotla.

Growth plan under microscope

THE Growth and Development Strategy will be re-examined at a stakeholder summit, as "a changing environment requires a fresh look", in the words of the mayor.

Tribute paid to Masondo

OUTGOING mayor Amos Masondo was hailed by the deputy president for his achievements during his 10 years at the helm of the city, among them regenerating the inner city and transforming Soweto.

Mayor names committee

THERE are some old names in the mayoral committee, which is a mix of young blood and experience to steer the City over the next five years.

Tau takes oath of office

THE new mayor of Johannesburg is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work. He has a vision to take the city to greater heights, while never losing sight of the needs of the people.

Masondo looks back

In 10 years, Amos Masondo has made a deep impression on the City of Johannesburg. He has worked hard to turn it into a “world-class African city”.

Mayoral Imbizo for Kliptown

EXECUTIVE Mayor Amos Masondo will present his End of Term Report on Saturday, highlighting the City’s achievements during his tenure.
*Transport pickup points

JOHANNESBURG is mulling legal action regarding the Pikitup strike. In the meantime, residents have been asked to take their own waste to a landfill or garden site, if possible.
*Pikitup chief steps down

Pikitup chief steps down

A NEW managing director will be appointed to Pikitup, following the resignation of Zami Nkosi amid a strike by refuse collectors.

End of Term Report released

MASONDO looks back on the past five years of local governance, and reflects on its successes in service delivery, transport, housing and other fields.

Comment on tariff proposals

PROPOSED tariff increases have been published, and the City is seeking public comment before it approves any changes. Comment by 30 April.
*Comment on draft rates policy

Comment on draft rates policy

THE City wants property owners to comment on its draft rates policy. Submissions can be made until 2 May. There will also be public meetings.

Summit gives citizens a voice

THE executive mayor and other officials took the opportunity to interact with residents and listen to their concerns at the annual stakeholder summit in Midrand.

Masondo looks back on 10 years

DURING his 10 years as mayor, Johannesburg has invested heavily in correcting imbalances of the past, bringing services to the previously underserviced, explains the outgoing mayor.

City works to make work

JOB creation is top of the agenda, from the president down. Through its commitment to the Expanded Public Works Programme, the City of Joburg is doing its bit to get people employed.

Joburg projects strong growth

ALL indications are that Johannesburg is riding the wave of global economic upheaval, says the mayor, as he prepares to hand over the city after the local government elections.

New head of billing

THE head of Joburg Water has been moved to run the City’s revenue department in the latest move to resolve billing issues. Discounts have also been offered to affected residents.

Masondo talks of successes

THE Johannesburg of today is a vastly different, and a vastly better place than it was in 2000, the mayor has pointed out in his final state of the City address.

Sad farewell to popular mayor

COUNCILLORS and mayoral committee members spoke of Executive Mayor Amos Masondo in glowing terms at the opening of council, where he gave his annual state of the City address.

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