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Remembering the families

REMEMBRANCE Sunday paid tribute to the bereaved families of soldiers killed or wounded in battle. Wreaths were also laid for the dead.

Keep pets safe on Guy Fawkes

DON’T ignore your pets during fireworks: the loud noises can terrify them, so be a good pet owner and put their safety and comfort first.

Bloemfontein learns from Jozi

CITY operations are in the spotlight as a group from Mangaung comes to town for some experiential learning of Joburg’s best practices.

Water issues interest visitors

JOBURG’S water supply and wastewater treatment were at the heart of discussions with a team from India, which was in town to study the City’s operations.

Census draws to a close

THE great 2011 census ends today, and if you haven’t been counted yet you need to phone the call centre and ask for an enumerator to be sent to you.

March a peaceful affair

THE ANC Youth League’s march for economic freedom was a peaceful affair, though metro police and EMS were prepared.

Heat wave hits Joburg

TAKE precautions and stay out of the sun, particularly during the hottest hours of the day, the emergency management services has advised Joburgers.

Mayor kicks off ILO meeting

LABOUR ministers, employer and worker groups are in Johannesburg for the regional meeting of the International Labour Organization, where decent jobs programmes will be discussed.

Census counters get to work

THE great South African count of 2011 is under way. And everybody will get counted, including homeless people and migrants.

Everybody will be counted

THE Census questionnaire will take 45 minutes to complete – and everybody has to be counted or they may be taken to court and counted anyway.

A grand mosque rises

A SPECTACULAR building is going up in Midrand – a Turkish developer is pouring money into a mosque and attached school, bringing the gorgeous Ottoman Empire style to Joburg.

Fifty days to census

EVERY single person in South Africa will be counted in Census 2011, and on the 50-day countdown, President Zuma spoke of its importance.

Strikers list their demands

PROTESTING Joburg workers had their numbers boosted by union members from other municipalities in a march to deliver their demands to the mayor.

Workers are on the job

IT’S business as usual for a large number of municipal workers, who seemingly have not heeded the call to strike issued by the South African Municipal Workers Union.
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No snow for Joburg

WARMER weather is on the way for Joburg, according to the SA Weather Service, which has ruled out any possibility of snow. The city will also be dry.

Essential services not affected

MUNICIPAL workers went on strike today over wage demands, but the City said essential services had not been disrupted, and it had contingency plans.

Residents explore Jozi in fun race

FOUR teams went head-to-head in the Jozi Mojo Race, exploring Johannesburg, solving clues and racing against the clock – while finding out just how liveable Joburg is.
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URBAN planners and City officials will gather for the three-day Liveable Cities conference this week, with activities ranging from round-table discussions to an Amazing Race game, all aimed at finding ways to meet the needs of a dynamic urban environment.