CAUGHT ON CAMERA | Help us identify these suspects
CCTV footage captured individuals attempting to steal infrastructure in the area before the incident that damaged three manholes and part of the roadway.
We urge residents and business owners to work with law enforcement by sharing any information that could help identify those involved. Your tip-off could help bring those responsible to justice and protect our communities from infrastructure-related crime.
If you recognise the individuals or have relevant information, please report it to SAPS or the Cityโs law enforcement agencies.
This Heritage Day, our city once again takes centre stage as thousands of runners and spectators descend on Jozi for the iconic Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K.
From the streets of Newtown to our iconic skyline, weโre showcasing a city that is alive with energy, movement and world-class sporting experiences.
Race Day: Thursday, 24 September 2026 (Heritage Day)
๐ Start: Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown
โฐ Time: 08:00
Please plan ahead, as temporary road closures will be in effect on 23 and 24 September.
See you at the start line!
#AbsaRYC #RunYourCity #Joburg #HeritageDay
The 500 trees planted across Orlando West, Meadowlands and Senaoane are more than a celebration of Arbour Month they are an investment in cleaner air, healthier communities and future generations.
Sowetoโs transformation has shown that greening is not an afterthought; it is a catalyst for development. More than 200,000 trees planted through Greening Soweto helped create jobs, support local businesses and restore dignity to communities. Today, we continue that legacy.
As we build a climate-resilient Johannesburg, every tree becomes part of a bigger mission: tackling air pollution, strengthening our urban forest and improving the quality of life for every resident.
WATCH: City Power officials disconnects power to 5 suspected hijacked buildings in the CBD.
The utility says it has identified 108 illegally connected hijacked buildings owing R115m.
City Powers adds that it loses R13b annually to illegal connections.
#YNews
HAPPENING: 5 suspected hijacked buildings in Joburgโs inner city face power cuts this morning over more than R5m in unpaid City Power bills.
City Power says the latest operation is aimed at enforcing payment & recovering millions in outstanding revenue.
#YNews
At Bophelong Clinic in Doornkop, weโre building a purpose-designed facility spanning approximately 1,790mยฒโa space created to deliver healthcare with dignity, efficiency and accessibility.
The story isnโt only about the size of the building. A modern clinic must seamlessly bring together patient flow, consultation rooms, treatment spaces, staff facilities and essential services into one environment that works for everyone.
Good healthcare infrastructure is more than construction. Itโs thoughtful design that helps people, spaces and services work together to improve lives.
#BeyondTheBlueprint #JoburgUpdates #ReimaginingJoburg
Revenue collection and infrastructure protection are vital for reliable power in Joburg!
Today, Executive Mayor Cllr @DadaMorero's team along with @CityPowerJhb is on the ground in Doornfontein to:
๐ธ Disconnect accounts with long-standing arrears ๐
๐ธ Tackle illegal connections & network tampering ๐
We are holding everyone accountable to ensure sustainable service delivery.
#RevenueCollectionDrive #JoburgByLaws ^NJ
The City of Johannesburg has intensified its Inner City enforcement campaign as City Power targets five suspected hijacked bad buildings in Doornfontein and New Doornfontein that collectively owe R4.96 million for electricity.
These operations are about more than recovering revenue. They are about protecting lives by removing illegal electricity connections, tackling electricity theft, and preventing overloaded networks, fires and other dangerous safety risks.
The scale of the challenge remains significant. City Power is monitoring 108 problematic buildings linked to illegal connections, unsafe electrical installations and non-payment, with outstanding debt exceeding R114 million.
Working alongside law enforcement and other City departments, we will continue taking targeted action against those who undermine our electricity network while ensuring that residents have access to safe, legal and reliable electricity.
#ReimaginingJoburg #HighImpactServiceDelivery #InnerCityRejuvenation
Let us not forget that he appointed him as Group Head of GFIS. Report was never tabled before Council. In terms of the process applicable to Section 57 appointments & related governance matters, Council oversight is a critical step, yet Mash man never took the report to Council.
Earlier today i joined the multidisciplinary High-Impact Blitz Inspection at African Electroplating alongside Deputy Ministers Jomo Sibiya and Mmapaseka Steve Letsike to ensure that our laws are enforced and that workers are protected.
The inspection uncovered serious compliance failures, including unsafe working conditions, inadequate ventilation in areas where hazardous chemical fumes are present, rusted lifting equipment, missing emergency eye-wash stations and safety showers, non-compliant gas installations, shortcomings in labour compliance and record verification, and critical emergency safety concerns, including the need for a compliant second emergency escape route.
The relevant authorities have issued the necessary compliance directives, and operations will only resume once critical safety requirements have been met.
No worker should have to choose between earning a living and working in unsafe conditions. We will continue enforcing the law without fear or favour while supporting businesses to achieve full compliance, protect jobs and build a safer, stronger Johannesburg.
#ReimaginingJoburg #HighImpactServiceDelivery #JoburgWorks
Today, 300 completed homes were handed over to qualifying beneficiaries as part of the second phase of housing allocations at Jabulani Parcel K in Soweto.
The mixed-development housing project involved comprehensive township establishment and the upgrading of bulk and link infrastructure. This milestone reflects the continued commitment across government to expanding access to quality, dignified housing and building better communities.
On Wednesday, 23 September, we take our multidisciplinary High Impact Blitz Inspections across the City of Johannesburg.
Together with Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Njabulo Nzuza, and Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, we are strengthening compliance, enforcing the law, and intensifying the fight against crime.
๐ง Finetown Proper Road Upgrades | Asphalt Surfacing Underway
The transformation of Finetown Proper is taking shape as asphalt surfacing progresses along the upgraded road network.
#JoburgUpdates
Tomorrow, together with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and MEC for Human Settlement Tasneem Motara, weโll place keys into the hands of families whose dream of homeownership is becoming a reality at Jabulani Parcel K in Soweto. Every key handed over is a reminder that service delivery is about changing lives, one family at a time.
Law enforcement teams are in Ward 124 conducting inspections. An illegally operating business was identified, with some workers fleeing the scene. JMPD impounded compressors and other equipment, while a Level 2 electricity disconnection was effected for non-payment.#JoburgByLaws
WATCH | The ANC is calling on Joburg residents to trust its leadership as it defends its record and argues that years of coalition politics contributed to the cityโs governance and financial challenges despite the service delivery challenges.
One of our esteemed panellists, Koena Mashale, shares her reflections on the inaugural Johannesburg Mayoral Lecture and the importance of creating spaces for honest conversations on governance, transparency, integrity and accountability.
Thank you for adding your voice to a dialogue that will continue shaping the future of democratic leadership in Johannesburg. @Koena_xM