Urban Cleanup
The City of Johannesburg has begun removing homeless encampments from inner-city areas like Constitutional Hill in preparation for the G20 Summit on 22-23 November 2025, without clear relocation plans. Officials have also repaired potholes, fixed street lights and ensured no power or water cuts along key routes. Critics call the efforts superficial, highlighting the city's ongoing struggles with homelessness and infrastructure.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Street vendors in Belém claim the city hall expelled them violently to 'clean' the streets ahead of COP30, set for November 10-21. Displays were destroyed and goods seized during Círio de Nazaré week. The municipal administration states it will act against illegal public space occupations.