Jo'burg Times

14/09/2024

Two robbers have been shot dead by police at Jeppe & Mooi Streets,Johannesburg CBD

10/09/2024

Man shot and killed at Beria, infront of The Sands Flat. Corner orielly and five streets just now.

02/09/2024

Gauteng Department of Economic Development Fails To Address Unemployment Crisis | Joburg Times

Gauteng Department of Economic Development Fails to Address Unemployment Crisis

28/08/2024

Firefighters managed to extinguish the building on fire reported in Joburg CBD along Plein and Claim Street,fire contained in 6th floor with no injuries reported,residents are urged to exercise caution when using heating devices.

25/08/2024

Jeppestown Building on Fire, 4 have died.

City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services Firefighters are currently attending to a building on fire reported in Jeppestown by Gauteng EMS Paramedics, the cause of the fire incident is still a subject of investigations.

22/08/2024

Joburg City Library Still Closed After R21.5 Million Refurbishment

The Johannesburg City Library remains closed, even though the refurbishment, which started on May 24, 2021, has cost over R21 million. Structural problems like faulty fire safety systems, electrical issues, and leaks are to blame. An inspection by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Johannesburg Heritage Foundation revealed the project is incomplete and the building is in poor condition.

The refurbishment was supposed to cost R45 million but has now ballooned to nearly R80 million. The library is expected to reopen partially in six months, but it will not be fully functional until it meets fire safety standards. This prolonged closure is troubling, especially given Gauteng's illiteracy rate and the library's importance for education and access to information.

The DA is demanding a detailed report on the spending and pressing for timely completion of the project.

22/08/2024

Highways Blocked in Johannesburg Due to Workers' Protest

City workers have blocked the M1 and M2 highways in Braamfontein and Johannesburg CBD. About 10,000 employees from SAMWU are protesting over wage disputes. The M1 and M2 are closed, causing major traffic delays. Police are on site to manage traffic and direct drivers. Motorists should avoid these highways and use alternate routes.

22/08/2024

City Power call centre employees have downed their tools and are marching from Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown to the entity's head office in Braamfontein right about now. They say their march will possible affect response time at the call centre. Their grievances are about unpaid bonuses.

22/08/2024

The National Association of Social Housing (NASHO) warns that a potential 40% increase in electricity prices will heavily impact vulnerable social housing tenants. Many of these tenants, who earn less than R6,700 per month, are unable to access indigent benefits because they rent from institutional landlords. This lack of support could worsen their financial difficulties and create problems for social housing landlords if tenants struggle to pay rent. NASHO urges local governments to provide equal support to social housing tenants and assess the impact of the price hike on both tenants and landlords.

13/08/2024

BREAKING NEWS.

Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda resigns.

07/08/2024

Three people, including a police officer, were shot dead in Yeoville, Johannesburg last night.

The motive is unclear.

08/07/2024

Corner Troye and Kerk Streets, JHB:

Female victim robbed of her cellphone and shot dead. She was walking with her child at the time.

08/07/2024

🔴 BREAKING: COLDEST NIGHT SO FAR IN 2024 EXPECTED IN GAUTENG THIS EVENING, DUE TO POWERFUL COLD FRONT!!!

🥶🥶🥶Vereeniging -6°C
🥶🥶Johannesburg -4°C
🥶Pretoria -2°C
Source: SA Weather Service

01/06/2024

Latest elections results

31/05/2024

News just in: The MK Party says it’s rejecting the outcome of the election and the results. It says it’s suspicious about the morning shutdown of the IEC’s system.
The MK Party is requesting a recount.

31/05/2024

Elections results as it stands so far 75% of the votes counted.

21/05/2024

# Armed Robbery at Cornelius and Delvers Street in Marshalltown, Johannesburg

*Johannesburg, 21 May 2024* — The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Region F1 Operations Unit responded swiftly to an armed robbery incident on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at a spaza shop located on the corner of Cornelius and Delvers Street in Marshalltown.

According to Superintendent Xolani Fihla, spokesperson for the JMPD, officers were conducting static patrols in the area when a concerned member of the public alerted them to the ongoing robbery. The officers immediately proceeded to the scene.

Upon arrival, the officers encountered armed suspects who opened fire. In a courageous exchange of gunfire, two officers sustained injuries. The suspects were also critically wounded during the confrontation. Two fi****ms were recovered from the scene.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is actively involved in the investigation. Superintendent Fihla assured the community that every effort is being made to ensure the safety and well-being of officers. He emphasized the commitment to bringing those responsible for this violent act to justice.

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.