From 22 April, until 31 May, the City of Johannesburg is rolling out a relief measure for financially strained households. Under this plan, residents can settle only 10% of their total municipal debt when arranging payments, marking a significant reduction from previous requirements. Kgamanyane Maphologela, Director of Customer Communications at the City’s Group Finance Department, … Read more
Just week’s away from the Easter holidays, and the Gauteng water crisis is worsening rapidly. The latest is that Rand Water’s supply system is ‘on the verge of collapse,’ reports Business Tech, following an emergency meeting with Rand Water, Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni representatives. According to a warning sent out by the City of Tshwane, … Read more
Gqeberha is now within reach, thanks to special promotional fares from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Now you can visit the Friendly City of Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth) when taking advantage of special promo fares for full-service flights. SPECIAL FARE South African Airways is offering special fully inclusive one-way fares to Gqeberha, from … Read more
El Al Israel Airlines will scrap its South Africa route and end flights to Johannesburg within a few weeks. ALSO READ: South African Airways sets restart date for Perth flights EL AL AIRLINES DROPS JOHANNESBURG ROUTE The airline has said it will end all of its Johannesburg flights from the end of March 2024. According … Read more
A British Airways pilot was reportedly kidnapped while shopping during a stopover in Johannesburg, South Africa. The incident took place in the Melrose Arch complex. The pilot was reportedly tortured for hours for money before he was finally let go, according to local media reports. The man, a first officer with the airline, was approached … Read more
It seems Johannesburg is not a great place for British Airways. Another of the airline’s overnighting crew members has become the victim of crime. Several British Airways crew members staying over between flights have in recent times been subjected to crime in Johannesburg. ALSO READ: Johannesburg: Why are some traffic lights never out? CREW INCIDENT … Read more
It’s been a messy week for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operations after Rea Vaya strikers blocked the depot on Wednesday. They were forced back to work on Thursday with an interdict but attempted more disruptions this morning again. TRENDING: United Kingdom lifts visa requirements for 6 countries According to TimesLive, the bus service shutdown … Read more
A glitch in Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport’s baggage system has led to major inconveniences for passengers. Thousands of passengers flying out of Johannesburg’s primary airport reached their destinations without their baggage. AIRPORT BAGGAGE SORTING The breakdown of ACSA’s (Airports Company of South Africa) baggage sorting system at OR Tambo on Friday has hindered operations … Read more
Johannesburg Water has confirmed an unexpected water outage scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, in Ferndale, Randburg, Johannesburg. The interruption, set from 08:00 to 18:00, aims to upgrade the existing 75mm AC pipe to the new 110mm MPVC. ALSO READ:Johannesburg Water announces unplanned water outage for next week JOHANNESBURG WATER: HERE ARE THE AFFECTED AREAS According … Read more
