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WHY DOES THE ANC APPEAR RELUCTANT TO FIGHT FOR JOHANNESBURG? As political parties throw everything at the City of Johannesburg, one question is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: where is the ANC? By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org Johannesburg is once again the political prize everyone seems determined to capture. As South Africa heads towards the 2026 Local Government Elections, party after party is positioning itself for control of the City of Johannesburg. The DA is openly presenting itself as an alternative government. ActionSA is bringing former mayor Herman Mashaba back into the contest. The EFF is campaigning for its own vision of the city, while smaller parties are also positioning themselves for what could become one of the most fragmented municipal contests in the country. The City has become a political battlefield. And yet, watching the contest from Johannesburg, one cannot escape a curious impression: Where is the ANC's sense of urgency? ...

INSIGHT JOZI NEWS | JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY Justice Must Not Be a Privilege: Madlanga’s Powerful Call for Equal Access to Justice Equal access to justice is more than a constitutional ideal. It is the gateway through which ordinary people must be able to claim their rights, dignity and place in a democratic society. By Noko Maleka Senior Journalist | Insight Jozi News Published: 4 September 2026 Justice is one of the most powerful promises of a democratic society. But that promise means little if ordinary people cannot reach the institutions designed to protect their rights. It is against this backdrop that the message associated with retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga carries particular weight: equal access to justice must be treated as a fundamental part of achieving justice itself. “Equal access to justice is an important portal to the achievement of justice.” — Justice ...

Johannesburg · Politics & Community Joburg Residents Deserve Lights, Not Excuses: MK Party Zone 12 Demands Answers Over Inner-City Power Outages Questions are mounting over prolonged electricity outages in Johannesburg's inner city and whether payments towards outstanding electricity debt will translate into more reliable service for residents and businesses. By Noko Maleka | Insight Jozi News Johannesburg | 26 August 2026 At the heart of the controversy is a straightforward question: if billions of rands have been paid towards outstanding electricity debt, when will residents see a meaningful improvement in the reliability of electricity services? For Inner-City residents and businesses, prolonged outages can have serious consequences, affecting household routines, trading, security, communications and the ability of businesses to operate normally. The MK Party says it w...

Whitney Houston Tribute Concert Adds Extra Johannesburg Show By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org Music fans in Johannesburg have even more reason to celebrate after an additional performance of The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston was announced following overwhelming demand from audiences. The extra show is scheduled for Friday, 28 August, giving fans another opportunity to experience one of the world's most acclaimed tributes to the legendary Whitney Houston. The production stars internationally celebrated vocalist Belinda Davids, whose extraordinary talent has earned her appearances on Britain's Got Talent, Showtime at the Apollo, and victory on the BBC's Even Better Than the Real Thing. Supported by a live band, powerful backing vocalists, world-class lighting, sound and visual effects, the production delivers an unforgettable celebration of Whitney Houston's timeless catalogue of music. Audiences can expect a spectacular evening featuring many of...

   African Leaders Created the Crisis They Now Condemn By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org Every time xenophobic violence erupts in South Africa, the script never changes. African leaders rush to microphones. They condemn South Africans. They demand action. They speak of African unity, dignity and brotherhood as though they have spent decades protecting their own citizens. But where was this passion when their people were starving at home? Where was this outrage when corruption hollowed out their economies, when unemployment reached devastating levels, when political instability forced families to flee, and when millions lost hope in the very countries they called home? It is easy to condemn South Africa. It is far more difficult to confront the failures that forced your own citizens to leave. Let me be clear: there is no justification for violence, intimidation or humiliating anyone because they are foreign nationals. Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, ...

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A document-based investigation raises serious questions about the cost of cellphone access, consumer rights and whether poor South Africans are paying substantially more because they cannot qualify for traditional credit. By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org In South Africa, being poor can be expensive. For millions of South Africans who do not qualify for traditional credit, have limited credit histories or have poor credit records, accessing basic goods and services can come at a much higher cost. This raises a serious question: Are financially vulnerable South Africans being charged a poverty premium simply because they have fewer financial choices? InsightJoziNews.org is examining the growing cellphone rental and rent-to-own market, including companies such as FoneYam and PayJoy, which provide consumers with access to mobile phones through rental or rent-to-own arrangements. These products are marketed as alternatives for people who may not qualify for traditional cellphone...