JOBURG OPERATION IN FULL SWING

High Impact Accelerated Service Delivery Operation in the Inner City.

By Staff Writer

Inner City. The project has commenced and it will run up until the end of March. It runs from 07:00 to 13:00 (Mon - Fri) and is being led by the Executive Mayor (top picture), MMCs, Management of the Entities, Officials, JMPD Officers, Health Inspectors etc.

Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero is leading a large-scale clean-up operation, mobilising all City of

Johannesburg service delivery and enforcement departments to restore cleanliness, order, and

essential services across 11 inner-city wards.

As part of the initiative, City Power seized over 250kg of illegally connected cables from six

businesses, tackling persistent electricity theft, which costs the City about R30, 000 in daily revenue

losses. Specialised teams conducted comprehensive meter audits, repaired faulty traffic lights, and

addressed unplanned power outages in the inner city. Targeted operations in the central business

district and Jeppestown uncovered multiple properties illegally connected to the electricity grid

without formal metering.

The Johannesburg Roads Agency unblocked kerb inlets at End and Lilian Ngoyi streets, while

work at Nugget and Plain streets revealed dislodged pipes requiring more extensive repairs. Efforts

to resolve ongoing traffic signal issues in Ward 59 are also underway.

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo deployed seven regional teams to clear overgrown vegetation,

prune trees, and remove debris along main routes, enhancing public spaces for residents and

commuters. Park rangers also assisted in removing abandoned informal structures and clearing

heavily littered areas used by displaced persons, contributing to the broader revitalisation of the

inner city.

The intensive six-week operation is a proactive effort to improve the daily experience of Joburg

residents. Following its initial phase in the inner city, the initiative will extend to other regions across

the City.

Additional Information by: Joburg.org.za