Citizens Fixing Cities When Government Fails | Johannesburg News

Across South Africa, communities are rising up to fix their cities as municipal services collapse—broken roads, dark streets, shuttered libraries. Grassroots groups like Jozi My Jozi are partnering with government to deliver real change, restoring solar-powered lights on the Mandela Bridge and proving that direct action works when bureaucracy fails. Young people are leading the charge, demanding accountability through protests, book drives, and even running for office to reshape local governance. In Cape Town, a public-private fund is breathing life back into the city center. The message is clear: citizens can’t wait—active participation is the only path forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/295c94660c024bc2