JOHANNESBURG - The City of Joburg says as many as 48 of its buildings have been hijacked.
Like other major metros, Joburg continues to grapple with illegal occupation of its properties.
Since taking over as Mayor recently, Dada Morero has been calling for a partnership among stakeholders, including the provincial government.
In his State of the Province address, Premier Panyaza Lesufi promised a rejuvenation of the inner city.
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Meanwhile, The City says a contractor has been appointed to repair a part of Lillian Ngoyi Street in the CBD.
This is after the termination of a previous service provider, who failed to resolve faults in due time.
There’s been public concern over delays in repairing the road and other infrastructure damaged in a July 2023 gas explosion.
The Mayor spoke to eNCA in the video above.