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debt relief for Joburg residents

NEWS

The Labour Court has ruled in favour of the 130 employees of the City of Johannesburg

Kaya 959 Reporter The Labour Court found in favour of the 130 employees who were being laid off by the City of Johannesburg. The 130 employees of the City of Johannesburg were fighting to keep their jobs. Judge Prinsloo ordered the municipality to pay the costs, which included the fees of two attorneys. The termination, as well as all acts stemming from it, as well as the Council Resolution of […]

today22/04/2022

employment equity

NEWS

City of Joburg comes under fire for advertising employment equity positions

By: Natasha Archary The South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) has accused the City of Joburg (COJ) for pushing a racist agenda in its employment equity move. Last week, Executive Mayor Mpho Phalatse confirmed that over 120 employees' contracts were terminated for being irregular. The mayor said the move from fixed-term to permanent was made without following the correct recruitment process and that the employees will have to reapply for […]

today10/03/2022

Sandton City

NEWS

Sandton City to dispute COJ claims the mall owes R158 million

Kaya News Reporter Sandton City management will dispute the City of Johannesburg claims the mall owes R158 million. Taking a leaf out of the City of Tshwane's operation to terminate services to default account holders, COJ served the mall a pre-termination notice. According to the mall, its owners are aware of the COJ's intention to cut services due to arrears. However, the centre contests the amount, saying all municipal accounts […]

today17/02/2022

council meeting

NEWS

Joburg City council meeting postponed

Kaya News Reporter   The first City of Joburg council meeting got off to a rocky start following disruptions by several members. As a result the council meeting had to be postponed. Chaos erupted over the election of oversight committee chairpersons. The disagreement arose after the DA led multiparty coalition opposed a secret ballot. Some members of the council approached the speaker's chair and forced him out of the council […]

today14/01/2022

City of Joburg

NEWS

City lifts suspension of the issuing of certificates of occupation

Kaya 959 News Reporter Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku lifted the suspension on issuing certificates of occupancy and temporary occupation. Echeozonjoku is a member of the Mayoral Committee for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg. The suspension will come into effect from Monday, 3 January 2022. The decision to lift the suspension was made after Echeozonjoku found that the corrective measures put in place to prevent fraudulent certificates from being issued […]

today30/12/2021

Group Forensics and Investigation City of Joburg

NEWS

City of Joburg warns residents to be on the lookout for fraudsters

Kaya 959 News Reporter The City of Joburg issued a warning to all residents to be on the alert for fraudsters. It warns residents that there are people masquerading as City Power and Johannesburg Water Officials. Fraudsters will present themselves in official uniforms along with identity cards to gain access into homes. Once inside they claim to be there to collect money for services rendered by the city. This is […]

today29/12/2021

Dlala Nje

LIFESTYLE

Tour the City of Joburg

Kaya 959 Lifestyle Reporter Johannesburg in your Pocket temps locals to tour the city of Joburg with sneak peeks of artwork and unique visitor's experiences. The invitation begins with a picture of a sculpture in Hillbrow that is said to represent Africa. We love this sculpture in Hillbrow and its representation of Africa. Spotted by the lovely @thescribsandnibs on a @dlalanje experience. Always a worthwhile way to spend time getting […]

today29/12/2021

Archbishop Desmond Tutu City of Joburg Memorial Service

NEWS

City of Joburg to host memorial service for Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

Kaya 959 News Reporter Mayor Mpho Phalatse announces that the City of Joburg will host a memorial service for Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. The city will host Commemorative Events and a Memorial Service leading up to the day of Tutu’s funeral. Key events will begin today and end with the Memorial service on Thursday, 30 December 2021. The Commemorative Events are as follows: Beginning today, the public is invited to lay […]

today28/12/2021

EFF leader Julius Malma.

NEWS

Malema vows to build RDP houses in Sandton if EFF takes over City of Joburg

By Kaya 959 Reporter EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed that if his party takes over the City of Joburg, they will build RDP houses in Sandton. Malema was speaking at the launch of the EFF's election manifesto, which coincided with the 85th birthday celebrations of late struggle hero Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, at the weekend. Addressing a gathering of around 15 000 people, the EFF CIC said their manifesto saw to […]

today27/09/2021

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POPIA ActTo promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies; to introduce certain conditions so as to establish minimum requirements for the processing of personal information; to provide for the establishment of an Information Regulator to exercise certain powers and to perform certain duties and functions in terms of this Act and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000; to provide for the issuing of codes of conduct; to provide for the rights of persons regarding unsolicited electronic communications and automated decision making; to regulate the flow of personal information across the borders of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

RECOGNISING THAT—

  • section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, provides that everyone has the right to privacy;
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AND BEARING IN MIND THAT—

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AND IN ORDER TO—

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