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Illuminating the way: The rehabilitation of the Nelson Mandela Bridge was positioned as a signal — a beacon of hope and pride — at one of 13 identified gateways into the inner city. Photo: File

Jozi My Jozi: How civic action is restoring pride in Joburg

From solar streetlights to community events, Jozi My Jozi is revitalising the inner city through practical civic projects that inspire hope and reignite pride

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
HANDS-ON: Johanneburg Mayor Dada Morero has been spearheading countless cleaning-up operations around the City lately. Photo: Supplied

You don’t need a summit to clean a city; you need consistency

The people of Johannesburg have cried many tears over the past decade and become accustomed to temporary service delivery ‘solutions’

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. (Lubabalo Lesolle/Gallo Images)

Joburg Crisis Alliance questions ‘quick wins’ focus of presidential working group

Civil society says officials should break the cycle of grand promises and weak follow-through if Johannesburg is to be rebuilt into a world-class city

7 min read
Almost 30 years into democracy, the ‘world-class city’ claims and the realities of the urban poor are still in conflict (Madelene Cronje, M&G)

Sweeping the city clean: ‘Anti-poor’ plans for urban renewal

Almost 30 years into democracy, the ‘world-class city’ claims and the realities of the urban poor are still in conflict

  • Umamah Bakharia
5 min read