Rapid response needed to halt Joburg decay

The urban entropy affects not only the quality of life of the city’s residents, but also its economic fortunes

23 March 2025 - 00:00 By SUNDAY TIMES EDITORIAL

The electricity crisis in Johannesburg is worsening by the day. Over the past two weeks, residents in many parts of the city either experienced prolonged power cuts themselves or knew someone who went through the ordeal...

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