Four killed as devastating fire tears through an informal settlement in Joburg
Four people have died following a devastating fire at the Kathrada Park Informal Settlement in Claremont, Johannesburg.
Four people have died following a devastating fire at the Kathrada Park Informal Settlement in Claremont, Johannesburg.
Metrobus has reduced services on several off-peak and low-demand routes due to budget constraints and rising fuel costs
Areas including Alexandra, the Johannesburg CBD, Randburg, Roodepoort and parts of Midrand are expected to be affected.
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg have reached a renewed payment agreement after threats of electricity interruptions over billions owed to the power utility.
Eskom has threatened to interrupt electricity supply to parts of Johannesburg over more than R5 billion owed by the city and City Power.
Several areas across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and surrounding municipalities are expected to be affected.
Affected areas include sections of Olifantsvlei, Westpark, and Avalon Cemeteries, where waterlogging and soil subsidence have occurred.
City Power has raised alarm over increasing streetlight theft and vandalism in parts of Johannesburg. The theft has left communities vulnerable to crime and unsafe during winter nights. Authorities warn that those caught with stolen infrastructure will face legal action.
A suspected cable thief was arrested after becoming trapped inside a mini substation in Johannesburg. The rescue operation caused further damage and led to temporary power outages in Fleurhof. Authorities say at least 16 substations have been vandalised in Roodepoort this year, with investigations ongoing.