Government must walk city renewal talk

Fixing cities should not only be to 'wow' visitors but to also make them safe, habitable and economically productive places for all citizens

09 March 2025 - 00:00 By SUNDAY TIMES EDITORIAL

During his visit to Johannesburg this week to assess its readiness to host the G20 summit later this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his unhappiness at the city’s decaying state...

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