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Repeated Inner-City Blackouts Leave Households Without Basic Services
Johannesburg inner-city households have endured prolonged electricity outages, disrupted water supplies and another failed restoration after Central Substation caught fire for the third time in recent weeks. The Johannesburg Property Owners and Managers Association (JPOMA) is calling for emergency intervention to restore reliable basic services and prevent further failures.
In the press: Treasury turns off the tap for 69 SA municipalities over rotten money management
JPOMA will continue to monitor developments and engage with the City where necessary. We will keep members informed of any material changes.
In the press: An unsustainable Joburg budget will lead to a death spiral
JPOMA supports a balanced approach that strengthens municipal finances while ensuring that residents and businesses can continue to participate in and contribute to the formal economy.
Key Takeaway from the Reside Summit 2026
On Day 2 of the Reside Summit, a robust panel discussion examined the implications of class action lawsuits against municipalities, unpacking their impact on service delivery, accountability, and investor confidence in the urban development landscape.
Angela Rivers on Newzroom Afrika 18 May 2026
On 18 May 2026 Angela Rivers appeared on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the pros and cons of residents maintaining their neighbourhoods where CoJ is failing with service delivery.
Reside Summit 20-21 May 2026
If you could fix one barrier in residential development in South Africa today, what would it be?
Summit on mainstreaming Innovative Building Technologies 2026
A round up of key points presented at the IBTs Summit on 3 February 2026.
City of Johannesburg and Another v The Valuation Appeal Board for the City of Johannesburg and Another
The High Court has confirmed its precedent judgment and has, for the second time, dismissed the City of Johannesburg’s attempt to charge business rates to residential property owners.
CoJ Engagements with Inner City Property Owners
On the 10th of October, Executive Mayor, Dada Morero met with inner-city property owners to share rapid progress on the High-Impact Service Delivery Programme in the CBD. JPOMA GM Angela Rivers reiterated the critical need to sort out the billing crisis. Rivers also...
Inner City Properties on Auction / Tender
Inner City Properties on Auction 10 September 2025
