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Africa Day is celebrated

WITH music, dance and poetry, the diverse community of Yeoville celebrated its differences and underlined its unity at an early Africa Day event.

Election posters must go down

UNDER the City by-law, political parties must remove their electioneering posters by mid-June, or be fined by the City for each poster left up.
 *ANC claims victory in Joburg

ANC claims victory in Joburg

MORE than a million people turned out to vote in Johannesburg. Of the 130 wards, 85 were won by the ANC.

Yeoville parties for Africa

THE African diaspora will be pulling out all the stops in Yeoville to celebrate Africa Day. Think poetry, music and football.

Elections ‘successful’

THE Independent Electoral Commission’s Gauteng commissioner is pleased, saying no major irregularities were reported in the province.

Ikageng wins again

FOR the second time in six months, the Tiens group has made a substantial donation of health products and supplements to the Ikageng Itireleng Aids Ministry.

It’s all systems go for voting

THE Independent Electoral Commission has trained its officers and is ready for the local government elections. It has several new features this year.

Iconic Joburg visited

THE mayor headed a tour of many of Johannesburg’s more striking landmarks, stopping at places of historic, cultural and political significance.

Voter numbers 'encouraging'

THE highest number of voters is in Gauteng, with the total number of eligible voters in South Africa at 23 million. It is "encouraging that more people are starting to show interest in voting".

Renew licence at Post Office

MORE post offices are now allowing motor vehicle licence renewals in a move to make the process as smooth as possible for motorists.

Game show teaches about voting

A GAME show is being flighted on SABC2 aimed at voter education and improving knowledge about democratic processes. Contestants can win cash prizes.

Joburg closer to digital city

THE Joburg Broadband Network Project is moving along at a steady pace, and its possibilities were seen at a progress session.

Group fixes Diepsloot sanitation

A GROUP of locals is fixing sanitation in Diesploot’s Extension 1, one toilet at a time – and the work is all done for free.

Time to treat moms

SUNDAY is Mothers’ Day and there is a variety of activities planned for the day, including the ever-popular concert at the zoo.

Zuma lauds municipalities

IN HIS Freedom Day speech, the President commended municipalities for the good work done to provide basic services since 1994.

State of Cities Report released

A COMPREHENSIVE study of the state of South Africa’s cities and towns over the past decade has been released. It points, ultimately, to their resilience.

Census will count everyone

DATA from the census in October will be used to ensure equity in the distribution of government services and the allocation of state funds.

Election handbook published

THE Open Society Foundation For South Africa has published a handbook for the media to ensure they are well-informed about elections and voting, as well as the structure of government.

State looks at job creation

THE first President’s Co-ordinating Council looked at cutting unemployment and gave clear direction to municipalities regarding their responsibilities, said Mayor Masondo.

Lots to do in Joburg

THERE are plenty of activities planned through the year by the City, including sports, culture, art and entertainment, all leading to the Joburg Carnival in December.