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City of Joburg welcomes Mkhwebane's adverse report against Mashaba

The City of Joburg has welcomed Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's report finding that Herman Mashaba had made irregular appointments while Joburg Mayor.

Meet Neo Kodisang: Published book author at the age of 17 from Jozi

Neo Kodisang is a 17-year-old published author from Johannesburg. Neo started writing at the age of 12 and was pushed by her teacher to continue with writing.

Loan shark demands money on wall using paint, City of Joburg reacts

The City of Johannesburg has asked Mzansi to budget wisely. The post comes after an angry person demanded a loan be paid up by painting the request on a wall.

Mom, 4 kids evicted from transformer substation by City of Joburg

A woman and her four children were found living in a dangerous transformer substation in Randburg, Johannesburg. Social Development is aiding with shelter.

Enoch Mpianzi: Lesufi admits Department can't afford R20m settlement

The family of Enoch Mpianzi is seeking R20 million in damages for the high school student's death, but the Department of Education says it can't afford the sum.

Fact check: Yes, there are graves submerged beneath Vaal Dam

Photos of graves hidden under the surface of the Vaal Dam have been causing a stir on social media. Briefly.co.za examines the facts behind this grim claim.