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City of Johannesburg Publishes 2026/27 Municipal TariffsThe City of Johannesburg has published its approved tariffs for ...
03/07/2026

City of Johannesburg Publishes 2026/27 Municipal Tariffs

The City of Johannesburg has published its approved tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year, giving residents access to the latest charges for electricity, water, property rates, sanitation and refuse removal.

The new tariffs came into effect on 1 July 2026 and will apply throughout the 2026/27 financial year. Residents are encouraged to review the updated charges to better understand how their monthly municipal bills are calculated.
The City says the published tariffs outline the costs for key municipal services, including:

Electricity
Water and sanitation
Property rates
Refuse removal

The approved tariff guide shows an average electricity tariff increase of 8.63%, while water and sanitation charges increase by 11%, refuse removal by 6.2%, and property rates by 3.6%.

Residents who want to see the full tariff schedules or calculate how the changes may affect their accounts can access the City's official tariff documents on the City of Johannesburg website, here;

https://www.joburg.org.za/documents_/Pages/Key%20Documents/other/links/tariffs/Tariffs.aspx

01/07/2026

Nkosiikhona "Phakel'umthakathi" Ndabandaba explains the purpose of his meeting with President Ramaphosa and clarifies why Jacinta was not included.

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01/07/2026

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01/07/2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the right of South Africans to protest after Tuesday's March and March demonstrations, saying he was not concerned by the action.

He said the protests had, in his view, been peaceful for the most part.

30/06/2026

Sunnyside, Pretoria!

30/06/2026

Hillbrow, Johannesburg!

'Cat' Matlala Pleads Guilty in R360 Million SAPS Tender Fraud CaseAlleged underworld figure Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala has p...
25/06/2026

'Cat' Matlala Pleads Guilty in R360 Million SAPS Tender Fraud Case

Alleged underworld figure Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala has pleaded guilty to fraud and corruption charges linked to a controversial R360 million South African Police Service (SAPS) tender.

Matlala appeared before the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday morning, where he entered into a plea agreement with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) in terms of Section 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act.

The guilty plea comes nearly two years after the multi-million-rand contract was awarded to his company, Medicare24 Tshwane District.
The case centres on allegations that the tender was fraudulently awarded, with prosecutors claiming senior police officials played a role in facilitating the deal.

Matlala is not the only person facing prosecution. Sixteen other accused, including several high-ranking SAPS officers, are also before the court over their alleged involvement in the awarding of the contract.

The matter is regarded as one of South Africa's most significant corruption cases involving police procurement and is expected to shine a spotlight on alleged corruption within SAPS' tender processes.

Further court proceedings are expected as the cases against the remaining accused continue.
This is a developing story. More details will be published as they become available.

Bafana Bafana have qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever 👏
25/06/2026

Bafana Bafana have qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever 👏

24/06/2026

City of Joburg Takes Down Jonasi 😁😅

The City of Johannesburg continued its operation to remove illegal billboards across the city, including a Netflix billboard advertising the now world famous series, The Polygamist.

Illegal Digging Under M2 Bridge Raises Safety Concerns in Johannesburg Reports have emerged of illegal digging activity ...
24/06/2026

Illegal Digging Under M2 Bridge Raises Safety Concerns in Johannesburg

Reports have emerged of illegal digging activity beneath the M2 bridge in Johannesburg, raising serious concerns about the structural integrity of one of the city's key transport routes.

According to officials, the excavation appears to have been carried out deliberately and has already caused damage to parts of the bridge's supporting structure. Authorities believe the digging has compromised sections of the infrastructure, potentially threatening the stability of the bridge.

The M2 is one of Johannesburg's busiest arterial roads, carrying thousands of motorists daily between the Johannesburg C*D and surrounding areas. Any structural weakness could pose significant safety risks to commuters and may lead to traffic disruptions if emergency repairs become necessary.

Officials are assessing the extent of the damage and monitoring the situation closely. Investigations are also underway to determine who is responsible for the illegal excavation and what motivated the activity.

Authorities have urged members of the public to avoid entering restricted areas beneath bridges and other critical infrastructure, warning that unauthorized digging can have serious consequences for public safety.

Further updates are expected as engineers complete inspections and authorities determine what remedial action may be require

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