The ongoing struggle in the inner city centers on... a critical problem: the widespread presence of undocumented migrants embedded in the local trading economy. Many operate outside legal boundaries, causing chaos through increased garbage, street litter, and disorder. A Home Affairs operation is essential in Johannesburg. The video below highlights the issue, people have left their countries of origin to do as they please in Johannesburg,and we cannot allow this to continue. Johannesburg requires a massive Home Affairs operation. #FixJoburgshow more

♦️ HAPPENING NOW ♦️ JMPD is conducting a tri-band... operation along Small Street between Rahima Moosa and Pritchard Street in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs. Anyone found on the wrong side of the law is being arrested as enforcement actions continue in the Johannesburg CBD.show more

During raids on factories in Roodepoort and Johannesburg this... week, 54 undocumented foreign nationals were taken into custody by the Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, and City of Johannesburg officials. Most of the people detained at a steel manufacturing facility in Roodepoort were Malawians, but there were also people from China and Zimbabwe. According to Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza, employers were also the target of the operation.show more

♦️ HAPPENING NOW ♦️ JMPD By-Law Enforcement unit is... currently conducting an operation on Small Street in the Johannesburg CBD, with the Chief of Police present on site. The operation focuses on enforcing compliance, addressing illegal trading, and restoring order in the inner city.show more

The JMPD, Home Affairs, Immigration and SAPS officials are... conducting Operation Nomakanjani Manje Namhlanje, focused on undocumented foreigners and crime prevention in the inner city of Joburg. #DStv403 #eNCAshow more

Operation New Broom has again swept through the Johannesburg... CBD, resulting in dozens of arrests for immigration violations. Those found to be unlawfully in the country are being processed for deportation. Day after day, Home Affairs is working to restore the rule of law! 🇿🇦show more

♦️ MUST WATCH ♦️ Public Safety, JMPD, and other... City departments are cleaning End Street in the Johannesburg CBD as part of ongoing efforts to restore cleanliness, order, and dignity in the inner city.show more

We need to urgently initiate a programme to reclaim... the Johannesburg inner city and unlock safe, affordable and dignified housing for thousands of residents, many of whom have never had the dignity of owning a home.show more

JOHANNESBURG CBD STREET LIGHTS SWITCH ON The revitalization of... inner cities in Gauteng has begun!!! Today we where in Johannesburg CBD as the Gauteng Provincial Gov switched on street lights in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) as part of the CBD Revitalisation Programme launched earlier today by Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the Gauteng Provincial Government, working together with Municipalities. The fountain at the Gauteng Legislature has been brought back to operation. You will see the colorful lights on the building of the Gauteng Legislature. The beginning of the restoration of street lights will take place from today. With some of the brightest spot lights to be installed on buildings or street poles. The clean up of the CBDs and inner cities has been taking place and will continue. CBDs in Johannesburg, Roodepoort, Tshwane, Hammanskraal, Germiston, Kempton Park, Tembisa, Vereeniging, Meyerton, and Krugersdorp have been selected as pilot sites. City of Joburgshow more

JUST IN: Operation Dudula is currently on the ground... removing illegal foreigners Operation Dudula is actively assisting the city of Johannesburg by addressing issues related to illegal immigration and the enforcement of local bylaws. The group focuses on removing undocumented foreign nationals who have set up informal trading stalls on public pavements, often selling counterfeit and unregulated products. This activity not only violates municipal regulations but also disrupts the local economy, poses health and safety risks to the community, and contributes to overcrowding in public spaces. By intervening, Operation Dudula aims to restore order, uphold the law, and protect legitimate businesses and residents from the adverse effects of illegal street trading and unregulated commerce.show more

City of Joburg denies allegations of assault during arrests.... The JMPD, Home Affairs, Immigration and SAPS officials are conducting Operation Nomakanjani Manje Namhlanje, focused on undocumented foreigners and crime prevention in the inner city of Joburg. #DStv403 #eNCAshow more

Yesterday, we removed illegal structures attached to a church... building in Small Street during our by-law enforcement operation. Today, we returned to investigate what was happening inside the building and discovered that shops were operating from the church basement. This demonstrates the level of lawlessness and illegal occupation taking place in parts of our inner city. We will continue to act decisively to enforce by-laws, restore order, and reclaim Johannesburg precinct by precinct. No space in our city can be allowed to operate outside the law.show more

Street vendors operating around Pan Africa in Alexandra say... they are sick and tired of the ongoing restrictions. With the G20 Summit now finished, many are demanding the right to return to their trading spots, even if it means continuing illegally, because they say they cannot survive without daily income. Vendors argue that they have families to feed and that the delays in reopening trading spaces are pushing them deeper into poverty. “We just want to work. G20 is over, why are we still blocked?” one vendor said. Question: Executive Mayor: @CityofJoburgZA will you continue with reclaiming City of Johannesburg and enforcing Bylaws? Or now the City of Johannesburg must return to its former state of lawlessness & depletion?show more

Today, we are at the Johannesburg High Court to... defend the interests of the residents of Johannesburg and uphold the rule of law. The City remains committed to ensuring that all developments comply with the necessary approvals and legal processes. While we are confident in the City’s case regarding Marble Towers, we are still open to constructive engagement and an amicable resolution in the best interests of the people of Johannesburg. Our responsibility is clear: to protect public safety, enforce compliance, and build a lawful, well-governed city for all.show more

WATCH | The seven Kenyans who were arrested for... allegedly abusing their tourist visas by working in Johannesburg have been deported. Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber says South Africa will not allow people to abuse the immigration laws of the country.show more

Mgcini Tshwaku expresses his displeasure with the lack of... support by home affairs in conducting raids on hijacked buildings. Tonight Mgcini Tshwaku MMC of Safety in the city of Johannesburg is conducting raids on properties in Bryanston believed to be Hijacked.show more

WATCH: Illegal Nigerian immigrants staged protests following their eviction... by City of Johannesburg authorities. Johannesburg – Tensions flared on De Villiers Street in the heart of the city on Friday as a group of illegal Nigerian immigrants staged protests following their eviction by City of Johannesburg authorities. The traders, who had been operating without permits on the pavement, were removed for violating municipal by-laws that regulate public spaces and street vending. The action comes as part of an ongoing enforcement drive by the City to reclaim sidewalks from unauthorized activities, which officials say disrupt traffic and pose safety risks to pedestrians. Eyewitnesses reported a heavy police presence during the operation, with vendors packing up makeshift stalls selling goods ranging from clothing to electronics. In response, the displaced traders gathered outside the Johannesburg Civic Centre, chanting slogans against the eviction and demanding the right to resume their livelihoods. Signs reading "No Justice, No Peace" and "Foreigners Have Rights Too" dotted the crowd, which numbered around 200 people. No arrests were made during the demonstration, which remained peaceful but disrupted local traffic for several hours. The controversy escalated further when the executive mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, was served with court papers by an anti-South African organization known for promoting lax enforcement of immigration and trading laws. The group, which has a history of challenging municipal regulations, accused the City of discriminatory practices and unlawful evictions. Morero's office issued a brief statement defending the action as a necessary step to uphold the rule of law, emphasizing that all traders—regardless of origin—must obtain proper licenses. City officials estimate that similar informal trading setups across Johannesburg generate millions in lost revenue annually due to non-compliance with tax and zoning rules. This incident highlights broader debates over urban management, immigration policy, and economic opportunities for migrants in South Africa's largest metropolis. As the court case unfolds, residents and authorities alike await further developments.show more

LIVE: Hundreds of Malawians camping outside their consulate in... Johannesburg as the June 30 'deadline' for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa. They're relying on donations from neighbors and charities to eat and sleep in this winter coldshow more

🚨🚨SECRETARY GENERAL SERVICE DELIVERY ALERT IN CITY OF JOHANNESBURG... Today we addressed the issue of the burst water pipes in Homestead Road, Bryanston in the City of Johannesburg. Upon receiving complaints the city acted to switch of the flow of water as not to waste any of the drinking water. The reason for this, is that the municipal workers are currently striking thus the slow maintenance. I have come personally to make sure that the issue is fixed and that chance takers do not distort this and use it as a political scoring point. We must address the issues affecting our municipalities and as the Secretary General I have committed myself to be on the frontlines in addressing issues. I have also requested that the city communicates speedily and effectively to residents affected by this and they have assured me it is being addressed.show more

The current state of Small Street in Johannesburg, South... Africans who are living in and around the city have praised the executive mayor Dada Morero for the work he has done, they are encouraging him to continue with operations as they are continually showing their support.show more