The sewage leak, that has persisted for more than 10 days, has raised environmental concerns. There are fears that it may pose a significant threat to the local ecosystem. It has also caused a horrible stench, and Lonehill residents are at their wits end. The source of the leak originates from a malfunctioning pump station … Read more
In response to community concerns about the increasing presence of hawkers (informal traders) in the Pineslopes and Fourways areas, ward councillors and other local organisations have taken action. Ward 93 councillor Vino Reddy arranged for environmental health inspectors to conduct compliance checks on street vendors at the Sunset Avenue and Forest Street intersection. This move … Read more
The City of Johanneburg has declared war on unauthorised advertising signs and the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has got to work. Superintendent Xolani Fihla, a spokesperson for JMPD, has highlighted that Johannesburg municipalities’ specific by-laws regulate outdoor advertising. These by-laws cover approval procedures, maintenance, and removal, with defined penalties for violations. Official city stickers … Read more
Unplanned maintenance by Eskom will result in a ten-hour power outage in parts of Johannesburg. The power utility will do the maintenance on Monday, 26 February. A TEN-HOUR POWER OUTAGE IN JOHANNESBURG The embattled power utility said there will be electricity supply disruption in Douglasdale, Fourways due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network. “The power outage … Read more
