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EconomicSouth Africa·29 Oct 2026

Johannesburg evaluates costs of privatizing waste collection services

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Ongoing strike action by waste collection workers triggered widespread service disruptions in Johannesburg, leading to the accumulation of refuse on streets and associated public health concerns. Municipal service provider Pikitup suspended operations due to safety and security risks, while major disposal sites such as Robinson Deep and Goudkoppies closed…

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The Citizen SA
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