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The DA in Johannesburg says the fight to save the City of Gold will continue in the New Year.

African Independent Congress (AIC) councillor Margaret Arnolds has been elected as the new Johannesburg council speaker.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has ordered the withholding of hundreds of millions of rands in government grants from the Nelson Mandela Bay metro.

The report was adopted by the Government of Local Unity, the name given to the ANC, EFF, Patriotic Alliance and minority party coalition.


The City of Johannesburg is a microcosm of what could happen after the 2024 national and provincial elections if coalition formation and government aren’t reformed.

Finance MMC Dada Morero has announced tariff increases during the 2023/24 budget speech.

The budget speech is set to take place on Tuesday afternoon, with the debate on Wednesday.

Johannesburg Council Speaker Colleen Makhubele has warned that the city risks being put under administration if the budget is not passed this week.

Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s maiden State of the City Address on Tuesday focused on city finances, the power crisis and crime.

Gwamanda discussed plans to attract business back to the inner city while making sure it becomes a liveable and inspirational environment while delivering his State of the City Address (Soca) yesterday.