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Joburg News April 8 2011

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF JOBURG'S WEBSITE
April 8, 2011


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New inner city scheme
DILAPIDATED and hijacked buildings will be targeted for regeneration through the new Inner City Property Scheme, which will be “one of the most far-reaching BBBEE transactions in the country”.

Walk down Vilakazi Street
SOWETO’s Vilakazi Street tells much about the country – here children fought for freedom, and Nobel prizes were won. Now that history is told in art.

Safety centre opens
A FIFTH Child Safety Centre was opened, where young children will learn about road safety in a very practical, hands-on way.

City opens drug rehab
THERE are now three state-run drug rehabilitation centres in Gauteng, with Johannesburg opening its own facility in Randburg.

Polio vaccination urged
IT is Polio Eradication Week, and Johannesburg is urging all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are properly vaccinated against the disease.

City warns meter thieves
STEALING electricity meters is a crime, and City Power has joined forces with other stakeholders to crack down on the problem.

Investors buy City bonds
THE response to institutional bonds issued by Johannesburg earlier this month shows a surge of investor confidence in the City, says the City manager.

Comment on tariff proposals
PROPOSED tariff increases have been published, and the City is seeking public comment before it approves any changes. Comment by 30 April.
*Comment on draft rates policy

End of Term Report released
MASONDO looks back on the past five years of local governance, and reflects on its successes in service delivery, transport, housing and other fields.

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Special features:

JAGTales of Vilakazi Street
THE Vilakazi Street Oral History Exhibition is a small record of the day to day lives of ordinary Sowetans living on the famous street, using photographs and video recordings, says Sally Gaule.

The City's flagship public transport
JOBURG is creating a world-class public transport system. Find out more about Rea Vaya.

Tenders / Quotations
TENDERS and quotations are managed by the City's contracts section. Find out what tenders and quotations are available.

JoziBeatJoziBeat highlight
BOOK a signature treatment for more two people at the Life Day Spa and receive a free flotation-therapy session. To enter, go to the JoziBeat website.

Maps
A SET of Adobe Acrobat maps of popular Johannesburg neighbourhoods, including road and suburb names, schools, parks, shopping strips and historic areas.

Print-resolution image library
A COLLECTION of photographs of Johannesburg that are suitable for use in printed material. Images are free, but the photographer must be acknowledged and the City of Johannesburg identified as the copyright holder.

Exhibitions
JOHANNESBURG is the country's top exhibitions venue, landing more than half the number of all exhibitions held in South Africa, and way ahead of rivals Cape Town and Durban.

Soweto
SETTING trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language.

Events calendar
FOR a calendar of cultural and entertainment events, see the events calender.


 

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