The City of Johannesburg has secured a loan of R3.8 billion aimed at addressing its electricity issues. The funds will be used to tackle the backlog in maintenance and major capital works, which is expected to take time to resolve.

The City of Johannesburg has halted repairs on potholes and traffic lights amid growing concerns about its financial liquidity. Despite the city's denials of being near insolvency, it faces increasing pressure to address its poor financial performance, which has raised alarms among residents and stakeholders, according to The Citizen Business.

Johannesburg has taken out a significant loan to address its electricity issues, as the city's power infrastructure and billing systems require urgent improvements. A survey indicated that only 38% of residents were satisfied with their electricity services in 2023/2024, a sharp decline from 77% in 2017/18. The auditor general reported that the city allocated only 1% of its operating budget for maintenance in 2024/25, well below the recommended 8%.

The City of Cape Town is inviting residents of Athlone to submit their comments regarding proposed road closures in the area. The announcement includes a deadline for submissions, encouraging community engagement in the decision-making process.

ActionSA has promised free MyCiTi bus rides for Cape Town residents if elected, as part of its 'make Cape Town affordable again' campaign. According to TimesLIVE, the proposal forms part of the party's pitch to voters ahead of local elections, targeting the cost of public transport in the city. The pledge positions transport affordability as a central theme of ActionSA's campaign in Cape Town.

The Langa Library in Cape Town's Langa township, which recently underwent a R600,000 upgrade, was burgled over the weekend. Details regarding the items stolen have not been disclosed.