City of Joburg rejects claims R192 million allocated for Lilian Ngoyi Street wasted! The City of Johannesburg has rejected allegations that the R192 million allocated for the reconstruction of Lilian Ngoyi Street has been wasted.
This comes in response to accusations from the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng, which claims corruption is behind the delays in repairing the road.
City of Joburg
Although it has been two years since an underground gas explosion severely damaged the street, the city has committed to completing the repairs by the end of next month.
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) CEO Zweli Nyathi insists that every cent of the allocated funds has been used effectively.
“From where we are sitting, we are still within budget, and nothing has ballooned like they are implying. There have been no additional costs. From where I am sitting, I haven’t paid anything beyond that.”
In other news – Skeem Saam’s Amanda Manku welcomes her second child
Skeem Saam actress and TV presenter Amanda Manku has welcomed her second child. The 33-year-old star, celebrated for her role as Dr Elizabeth Thobakgale on SABC1’s hit drama, was due to testify on 21 July 2025 at the Polokwane High Court.
She was expected as a key witness in her father’s murder trial but could not attend due to her delivery. State prosecutors confirmed Manku had requested to testify via video link; however, the court has opted to proceed with other witnesses while she recovers. Read More
