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Floyd Brink

Point Of View

Appointment of Floyd Brink as JHB City Manager ruled unlawful

By: Natasha Archary Image: City of Johannesburg The appointment of Floyd Brink as Johannesburg City Manager has been ruled unlawful by the Gauteng High Court. Executive Mayor of the City, Kabelo Gwamanda has noted the judgment and said it would need to be studied before he would be able to advise on the City's reaction. Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to DA Caucus Leader in the City of […]

today08/11/2023

illegally occupied buildings

NEWS

DA says City of Joburg failed to clamp down on illegally occupied buildings

By: Natasha Archary Image: Supplied The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng says the City of Joburg (COJ) has failed to clamp down on illegally occupied buildings, which pose a threat. This after a fire gutted one of the "hijacked buildings" in Marshalltown, JHB CBD, on Thursday, 31 August, claiming the lives of 74 people, this includes 12 children. DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Human Settlements, Mervyn Cirota is calling for a […]

today01/09/2023

gas line explosion

NEWS

Methane gas caused Bree Street explosion, to cost R178 million to repair damage

By: Natasha Archary Image: Supplied The City of Johannesburg (COJ) has confirmed that methane gas was the cause of the Bree Street (Lillian Ngoyi Street) explosion, which ripped through the city center on 19 July. In a statement, City Manager, Floyd Brink shared the findings from an extensive investigation put together by a team of professionals. The report ruled out acts of terrorism, illegal mining, cable theft an Egoli Gas […]

today03/08/2023

alleged corruption and fraud

NEWS

Joburg Speaker approves investigation into alleged corruption and fraud by City officials and councillors

By: Natasha Archary Image: Colleen Makhubele Twitter Johannesburg Speaker, Colleen Makhubele has authorised an investigation into alleged corruption and fraud in the City of Joburg, that allegedly implicates both officials and councillors. The Speak has accepted the advice and authorised that a legal opinion be sought and a preliminary investigation be conducted by a Senior Counsel. This follows a disclosure made by one of the officials who was at the […]

today27/06/2023

R80.9 billion budget

NEWS

City of Joburg’s R80.9 billion budget approved

By: Natasha Archary Image: Finance MMC Dada Morero The City of Joburg's R80.9 billion budget for 2023/24 presented by Finance MMC, Dada Morero on Tuesday, 13 June has been approved. Morero's budget included a R3.9 billion allocation to Pikitup, R15.6 billion to Johannesburg Water for operational funds, and R23.7 billion towards City Power. The Finance MMC said the budget approval didn't come as much of a surprise to him, because […]

today15/06/2023

Point Of View

MMC for Finance Dada Morero tables City of Johannesburg Budget

Zuko Komisa Image | @CityofJoburgZA /Twitter MMC for Finance Dada Morero tables City of Johannesburg Budget. Dada Morero, the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance, presented the 2023/24 to 2025/26 Medium Term Budget speech on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber. Ahead of his speech Morero spoke to Phemelo Motene after tabling the city’s 2023/24 to 2025/26 Medium Term Budget. Also Read: National Health Insurance […]

today14/06/2023

Gwamanda

NEWS

Gwamanda refuses to answer questions about his educational qualifications

By: Natasha Archary City of Joburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda refuses to answer questions about his educational qualifications. Addressing media in Alexandra at the launch of a clean up campaign, Gwamanda said his academic history is only being questioned as a means to discredit him. Gwamanda, who has been accused of defrauding the public in a funeral investment scheme said the allegations against him are frivolous and he is ready to […]

today17/05/2023

Point Of View

Kenny Kunene on City of Joburg’s Mayoral election

Image | @kenny_kunene /Instagram Kenny Kunene on City of Joburg's Mayoral election. Kenny Kunene joined Point of View with Phemelo Motene to explains why the Patriotic Alliance went back to being coalition partners with the ANC. LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE: Also Read: Ennie Tembie Cleary, aka Barbie Brazil involved in a car accident On the breakdown of communication with the Democratic Alliance "The DA did not reach out […]

today10/05/2023

NEWS

8 Mayors in 8 Years for Joburg

The City of Joburg will have eight mayors in eight years after the new mayor is elected. Thapelo Amad was the last mayor of the city and resigned after just 12 weeks. The city held a council meeting on Tuesday, 2 May that started at 10am, and still failed to elect a new mayor. Here is a look at the past seven individuals who held the position: Parks Tau Time […]

today02/05/2023

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