Johannesburg

Themba Mathibe, the CEO of the Johannesburg Development Agency, was arrested last week on money laundering charges but remains in his position. The City of Johannesburg maintains that governance processes are being followed separately from the criminal case. Opposition critics question the decision amid ongoing investigations.

January 29, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The City of Johannesburg's council is set to vote on a no-confidence motion against Executive Mayor Dada Morero on 29 January 2026, potentially marking the 11th mayor in 10 years. Coalition partners are pushing for his resignation to avert the vote, while debates also loom over creating a deputy mayor position. The turmoil ties into ongoing issues like the suspended Rea Vaya feeder services in Soweto, costing the city millions monthly.

As Phase Three of Johannesburg Water's multi-phase maintenance program begins on 6 January 2026, residents in Soweto, Roodepoort and surrounds face low pressure and outages from a 54-hour Eikenhof shutdown. Reservoirs were pre-filled, tankers deployed; this follows Phase One disruptions and Phase Two postponement.

December 31, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In Johannesburg's Victoria Yards, Cameroonian artist Ali Ntieche runs a studio that blends African traditions to create cultural bridges across the continent. Through his Art of the Continent, he represents artists and exports their work globally, continuing a family legacy started by his father. Ntieche emphasizes art's role in preserving knowledge and history for future generations.