Proposed New Rates For City of Johannesburg - Effective 1 July 2012
The council annually reviews all its tariffs. Generally increases of other tariffs are around 6%.
South Africa Shortlisted For Global WACS Congress In 2016
South Africa has been shortlisted as one of the four countries to host the WACS 2016 Congress between 4 and 10 March 2016.
Demolition On Ice For Village Walk?
Businesses at the Village Walk shopping centre are in the dark about whether the demolition of the centre will still go ahead as planned.
Sandton Centrals' Multi-Million Rand Developments
As developments continue in Sandton central, the business district will see some dramatic changes and the creation of some new landmarks.
Possible Gautrain Bus Service Disruptions
Gautrain bus services are likely to be disrupted during peak hours on Monday, 09 January 2012 due to an intended illegal action by bus drivers. Contingency plans have been put in place to minimise disruption to Gautrain bus services. Bus services will be available as follows:
Praise for Sandton SAPS Top Performers
GIVING praise and recognition for hard work and dedication is the purpose of the top cop awards that are held each quarter. The top cop awards is an initiative by the Sandton Community Police Forum (CPF) and the Sandton Police with the aim of encouraging police officers to achieve and rewarding those that do. Noticeable improvements in response times have been partly attributed to these awards.
New Head of Emergency Management Services
The City of Johannesburg, has appointed Tshepo Makola as the executive director of the Johannesburg Emergency Services. The position of executive director Emergency Management Service (EMS) in the City of Johannesburg became vacant after former head, Dr Audrey Gule left earlier this year. Makola was then appointed as acting head of EMS.
Gautrain Special Holiday Timetable
Roberto Rosa succeeds Hans Prenner at Michelangelo
Roberto Rosa has been appointed as GM of Legacy Hotels and Resorts' flagship hotel, the Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton. He succeeds Hans Prenner, who retires this month after more than a decade as GM.
Smurf Tastic Holiday Fun At Sandton City
La la la-la la la, Sing a happy song. La la la-la la la, Smurf your whole day long. They are blue, three-apples tall, and they are on another adventure – this time the Smurfs are taking over Sandton City!


