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cenes of Joburg Metro Police Department’s officers confiscating unregistered informal trader​s’ goods on the streets of the city will soon be a thing of the past. It follows the recent...

“Ode to the Blanket” is the theme of this year’s Africa Day Groove festival to be staged at the Soweto Theatre on Saturday, 28 May from noon.   The theme...

If you happen to be in the vicinity of Constitution Hill in Joburg, pop in for the MTV Base Africa Day celebrations taking place from today, 25 May 2022, until...

he Creative Native Vintage Car Show and Picnic is a calendar highlight not to be missed. The City of Johannesburg’s James Hall Museum of Transport will host the curated outdoor...

“Music in its many genres has always been part of our heritage as residents of the City of Joburg; it has become an inseparable part of who we are as...

​“Until recently, ageing was viewed solely as a burden. With increasing years came increasing illnesses, costs, and functional problems.” That’s what Cllr Ronald Harris, the Member of the Mayoral Committee...

Living in a fast-paced city like Johannesburg makes it necessary to find quiet spaces to help you unwind and enjoy the cultural activities that remove you from the rat race....

During her maiden State of the City Address last month, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mpho Phalatse, announced the construction of 10 new clinics in the...

​​​The City of Johannesburg’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Directorate, in collaboration with Khanya College, recently hosted the Khanya College Jozi Book Fair 2022 monthly courses and performances at the Workers’...

​The City of Johannesburg is positioning itself to become more energy independent, said the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, as she officially kick-started the inaugural...

​​​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso, joined Housing officials and Region D Councillor from Ward 15 to address the issuing...

​Stepping into the life of zookeeper Philemon Magoba gives us a new perspective on what it’s like to spend a day surrounded by animals, big and small....

​The Jabulani Safe Hub sport facility is a prime demonstration of a fruitful, multi-stakeholder public-private-partnership that has resulted in the creation of a dimensional public space. ​ Launched late last...

​​Dibuseng Mokwena’s (31) floral business has flourished to new heights thanks to the assistance of a Soweto Opportunity Centre. The Orlando East entrepreneur is now looking forward to opening a...

The City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation directorate recently hosted the Games 4 Change: Ladies Top 8 Football Spectacular Knockout and Final (Region C) at Braamfisher Multipurpose Centre....
​You would have sworn that Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns were playing against the Phefeni Glamour Boys, Kaizer Chiefs, at the weekend at Eldorado Park Ext 9 Stadium....
The Chair of Chairs in the City of Joburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele hosted ‘Women of Influence’ event under the theme: Leading by Influence – Women Leading the Healing and Restoration...
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Tree lovers should not be alarmed at seeing trees being removed along the Braamfontein Spruit in Parkhurst and surrounding areas....

The Environment and Infrastructure Services Department’s (EISD) Climate Change Unit is actively engaged in disseminating knowledge and encouraging collective action toward achieving the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). In the...

Transnet’s Phelophepa Healthcare Train has arrived in Soweto, offering two weeks of affordable medical, dental, eye care and counselling services, plus extensive outreach to schools and communities, bringing vital healthcare...
Flawless dance moves dazzle audience at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre...
The City of Johannesburg has embarked on an exciting quest to find rising stars who will proudly represent it at the 2023 OR Tambo Soncini games this October....
Blairgowrie Recreation Centre is being transformed through a hands-on community beautification project led by Cllr Lucinda Harman, uniting residents in an innovative, collaborative effort to revitalise public spaces across Ward...
Rea Vaya’s Phase 1C expansion reaches Gandhi Square, where new BRT stations will be constructed by the JDA, bringing temporary traffic disruptions but long-term improvements to one of Joburg’s busiest...
John Kani’s iconic play Nothing But The Truth returns to Theatre on the Square from 3–21 October, offering a powerful exploration of family, exile, and South Africa’s apartheid struggle, performed...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has started construction work to rehabilitate the Kilburn Street culvert infrastructure in Discovery, Roodepoort....
The Soweto Cheese and Wine Festival drew over 500 patrons to the Soweto Theatre, offering fine local wines, curated cheeses, vibrant music and artisan showcases, creating a lively cultural celebration...
The Spar Women’s Challenge Jozi 2023 brought thousands together at Marks Park for a vibrant celebration of women’s strength, resilience, and community spirit, with Ethiopian athlete Selam Gebre taking first...
Forces beyond our control determine the conditions of our birth, but with enough ingenuity and a certain amount of audacity, we can rise above our limitations to reach for the...
Wine lovers are in for a treat as WineX returns to Sandton, offering three nights of tastings, gourmet pairings, and interactions with award-winning winemakers, showcasing over 800 exceptional South African...
The vision for a modern, integrated, 3236m2 multipurpose centre in Midrand, Region A, is a step closer with the first phase of the development now completed....
The MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Anthea Leitch, joined attendees at the 19th Annual Soweto Pride march and festivities to represent the City of Johannesburg and show its commitment to...
As Reggie Moloi, a Senior Manager of Cemeteries and Crematoria for Joburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), prepares to bid his colleagues goodbye at the end of September 2023, he...
Northern Joburg’s busiest throughfare has officially been renamed Winnie Mandela Drive in a historic tribute to one of South Africa's most iconic political figures....
The vibrant streets of the Johannesburg inner-city witnessed a surge of activity as thousands of enthusiastic runners and walkers participated in the 10km Absa Run Your City Race at Mary...

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