The City of Tshwane says verified private-sector projects in its investment pipeline have risen more than eightfold to R15.4 billion, as the metro works to rebuild investor confidence and drive economic growth under its revitalisation strategy.

It said the value of verified projects had increased from R1.7 billion in June 2025 to R15.4 billion by the end of March 2026. The figure refers to projects in the investment pipeline and not necessarily to completed or fully operational investments.

The city said the increase reflected the early impact of the Tshwane Economic Revitalisation Strategy, which was adopted by council in April 2025. The strategy aims to accelerate economic growth, attract at least R17 billion in new investment and generate at least 80,000 jobs by 2029.

“The Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA), the City’s investment and trade promotion agency, has played a key role in driving this growth

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eThekwini Municipality says it is strengthening its climate-change preparedness and infrastructure resilience as the city faces escalating risks from heavy rain, storms, floods and coastal damage.

At the second Municipal Forum for Climate Change, held this week, Mayor Cyril Xaba said there was a need for coordinated climate governance, particularly at municipal level.

“Climate change is a present reality. As a municipality, we are enhancing our preparedness, strengthening infrastructure resilience, and mobilising partners to protect communities, safeguard essential services, and reduce climate-related risks,” he said.

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“By bringing together organised labour, business, civil society, traditional leadership and other stakeholders, we are ensuring that our climate response is inclusive, informed, and aligned with the principles of a just transition to a climate resilient and low carbon future,” he said.

The forum highlighted the municipality’s efforts to build

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Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero and City Manager Floyd Brink must appear in court on Tuesday to explain why the city has not provided emergency housing for over 74 “vulnerable” families facing eviction.

The order, according to a statement issued by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI), follows a 31 March high court order in the matter of Occupiers of Erf 74, Electron Township v K2012150042 & City of Johannesburg Municipality.

SERI is representing families from the Electrons informal settlement in Unigray.

It said the court ordered Morero and Brink to personally account for what the city has done, or is doing, to provide Temporary Emergency Accommodation, or TEA, and to state where the occupiers will be relocated and how.

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The 31 March order was granted after the city failed to comply with an

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South Africa’s largest cities are losing their role as the country’s main engines of job creation just as the government is stepping up intervention in failing municipal systems, according to a new economic report.

The Cities Economic Outlook 2026, released on Tuesday through the Spatial Economic Activity Data-South Africa partnership, said employment growth in the country’s eight metropolitan municipalities had faltered over the past decade, with only Cape Town and Tshwane bucking the trend.

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Higher-value sectors such as manufacturing had stagnated in several cities, while job growth had shifted towards non-tradable activities and public services.

The report also said youth were hit hardest by job losses, with little sign of recovery since the COVID-19 shock.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration has placed local government failure, water outages, and decaying infrastructure at the centre of

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Protesters in East London, also referred to as KuGompo City, are demanding the immediate shutdown of an area known as “California,” which they allege is linked to human trafficking and criminal activity involving foreign nationals.

Tensions have escalated rapidly, with the situation spiralling out of control following reports that a South African protester affiliated with the civic group March and March was allegedly stabbed and struck by a vehicle.

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The victim was rushed to the hospital. Information from the ground, provided by reporter Thapelo Molefe, indicates that this incident triggered widespread chaos.

What began as a peaceful march on Monday morning at KuGompo city has since deteriorated into violent clashes, looting, and xenophobic attacks. Shops have been ransacked, vehicles set alight, and confrontations have broken out between groups, including Ethiopians, Somalians,

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eThekwini Municipality on Wednesday issued a final call for residents to submit public comments on its Draft Annual Report 2024/25 ahead of the Friday, March 6 deadline, saying the input will shape how the city improves performance and pursues long-term sustainability.

“Public input will help chart a sustainable and accountable path forward for the City,” the municipality said.

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It said the consultation was “a critical opportunity for communities to shape the Municipality’s performance direction and contribute meaningfully to its pursuit of service excellence”.

Council Speaker Thabani Nyawose urged residents to submit their views before the deadline so the final report reflects community priorities.

“The Annual Report is our commitment to honesty, accountability, and improved service delivery, but its true strength lies in the voices of our residents,” he said.

Nyawose said community participation “drives transparency, strengthens

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The City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, says the city is making strides toward building “a safer and more resilient Johannesburg” through technology, new emergency vehicles, and intensified law enforcement operations.

Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, Tshwaku outlined the Department of Public Safety’s performance and achievements over the past year, from November 2024 to October 2025, and revealed key plans for the 2025/26 financial year.

“This media engagement is part of our commitment to transparency, accountability, and public engagement in matters of safety and security in the city,” said Tshwaku.

“We have heard our communities’ concerns, from crime to food safety and emergency response, and we are taking proactive steps to

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