City aims to fix issues JOBURG

The operation is aimed at maximising service delivery.

  City of Johannesburg officials gather to inspect council flats earlier this year.

In a bid to reduce service delivery protests across Johannesburg, Operation Lokisa, which means fix, or sort out in Sesotho, was spearheaded by the Chair of Chairs in the council, councillor Alex Christians. The aim is to attend to specific and urgent issues that were raised by residents a long time ago but not attended to. Christians and the chairpersons of Section 79 committees conducted an oversight visit to various old-age homes around Westdene, Riverlea and Reuven. Website Website Website The MMC for Finance, Funzela Ngobeni, who is also the leader of executive business, and the newly appointed MMC for Housing, Meshack van Wyk also joined the inspection. “Among other things, this programme should be able to enhance communication and interface with community members; review, monitor and evaluate departmental policies; plans and the budget implementation impact,” Christians said. He also cautioned that departments should not over-promise communities when there is no budget committed for projects.

Tourists have been offered training with the famous Cosmo City grannies

Tourists have been offered training with the famous Cosmo City grannies‚ braai-ing and gardening in the city. Now Airbnb is looking for other unique local experiences to attract international guests. The Johannesburg experience will include packing mean punches with Coach Claude Maphosa and his team‚ the “boxing grannies”‚ who are ready to help you stay healthy and fit. When you meet them for a session in the morning‚ you will be paired with a granny who will be your partner for the training. The experience is R250 per person. “Get ready to sweat and have fun with our team of trainers and grannies. We will end the training with some soft drinks and feedback on how the session went‚” said Maphosa. For just R250 per person, tourists can train with the Cosmo City Boxing Grannies, as part of an Airbnb experience.

For just R250 per person, tourists can train with the Cosmo City Boxing Grannies, as part of an Airbnb experience.

About 30 experiences have been registered on the Airbnb website for Johannesburg. The company is calling for other provinces to join in the network. An authentic Jo’burg walk is R400 per person‚ exploring the city on skateboards is R300 per individual and many more exciting activities. And in the city of Cape Town one can do cool stuff like walking with penguins‚ cleaning up the beach and yoga on the shore. “The expansion of experiences across all of South Africa will help to boost tourism outside of city centres by attracting more people to rural and regional areas. Experiences help spread the benefits of hosting to those who do not have space in their house to rent out‚” said Velma Corcoran‚ country manager for Airbnb South Africa. “This is also a fantastic way for visitors and locals to experience parts of South Africa that they would otherwise miss had it not been for these Experiences led by passionate locals.” Travellers can get their hands dirty with an urban farming experience through Airbnb. Travellers can get their hands dirty with an urban farming experience through Airbnb. Image: Supplied Tourists can book an abstract art class through Airbnb experiences. Tourists can book an abstract art class through Airbnb experiences. Image: Supplied Experiences are activities that are led by local hosts‚ highlighting their interests and perspectives as well as unique places. “You don’t need to have a home on Airbnb to be a member of the experience. This is a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their work and gain traction on their unique and vibrant services‚” said Kelly Lodewyks on behalf of Airbnb. Here are some experiences. A Culture Run in Cradle of Humankind; Explore urban gardening with a farmer; Pubs, Bars & Rooftops Walk.

Two suspects at large

COSMO CITY – Police are on the hunt for two suspects in connection with a business robbery. Captain Balan Muthan warns that those who break the law will face the consequences. Honeydew police are on the hunt for two suspects allegedly involved in a business robbery. Earlier this week, three suspects, one armed with a pistol, entered the spaza shop in Cosmo City. According to police spokesperson Captain Balan Muthan, the suspects allegedly attacked one of the shop’s staff while they were unloading stock from a delivery van. “From there, the suspects entered the shop and took R6 500 in cash, two cell phones, airtime and cigarettes before fleeing the scene in a white Nissan truck they had arrived in,” alleged Muthan. Website Website Website The shop owner contacted Honeydew police and one of their patrol vehicles was already in the area. They immediately searched for any leads. They spotted the suspects’ truck and a chase ensued. The suspects abandoned the vehicle and started to flee on foot. “The officers arrested one of the suspects while two managed to get away. The truck was taken in as part of the investigation as well as one cell phone, some cash and airtime.”