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City Power clamps down on Joburg’s hijacked buildings to curb financial losses and safety risks

City Power launched a targeted joint operation against hijacked buildings across the Johannesburg inner city, aiming to curb widespread electricity theft, address critical safety hazards and recover millions in unpaid municipal debt. The crackdown follows a series of disastrous incidents in the inner city, including the tragic fire at the Usindiso building, highlighting the dangers posed by poorly monitor and illegally occupied structures. In many of these hijacked buildings, occupants […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 64

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Permits, Protests and Power | Inside Johannesburg’s battle over informal trade

Johannesburg’s inner city has become the epicentre of a growing clash between economic survival and public safety, with thousands of livelihoods at stake. What began as a protest in the CBD last Thursday has since escalated into a series of tense engagements between informal trader representatives and the City of Johannesburg. At the heart of the dispute are allegations of harassment, unlawful confiscation of goods and what traders describe as […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 91

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COTTON FEST shut down the inner city!

Cotton Fest did it again, they straight up shut down the inner city with over 10 000 cotton eaters, from different corners of the country in attendance. Held at The Station, Newtown, Riky performed alongside some of SA’s finest. With over 100 local acts performing across 3 stages, the festival showcased the best in hip-hop and other popular SA music genres through fashion and music. The day was themed with […]

todayFebruary 3, 2020 157