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In celebration of Africa Month, the City of Johannesburg’s Office of the Chair of Chairs hosted a Women of Influence event under the theme “Women Leading the Healing and Restoration...
wyneth Perry cherishes seeing a person's face light up when she hands them a book they've been frantically searching for or witnessing a child's delight when they visit the library...

Her height disadvantage did not deter her from reaching loftier heights in her quest to be of service to the community. She was feisty, cared deeply for her colleagues and...

Following a three-year hiatus, Kunene and the King returns to play on the Joburg Theatre stage during Joburg’s wintry months....
Revered cinematographer and journalist Elisa Iannacone premieres her globally acclaimed and highly provocative exhibition – "The Spiral of Containment: Rape's Aftermath" – to Joburg’s Constitution Hill from Saturday, 14 May...
An event with a social consciousness that embraces the arts as a critical unifier of the diversity of the tribes and cultures of the African continent is making its way...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, got the buy-in from influential tertiary institutions in the country to help define how a smart city of the...
A gigantic blanket of assorted colours has been laid out on a green field at Steyn City School north of Joburg in support of disadvantaged Joburgers in the looming winter...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) faces a stumbling block ahead of the completion of the Molapo Bridge, which is intended to reduce traffic by improving mobility and travel convenience between...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has begun the construction of the Yetta Nathan Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Community Centre on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Social Development Department....
It is no secret that poverty still lingers in our less privileged communities and Gender-based Violence (GBV) continues to be a taboo subject to our women and youth....
Twice a month on Saturdays, the Arts, Culture and Heritage directorate of the City of Johannesburg’s Community Development department hosts “Youth Connect” art workshops at Kliptown Museum....
The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) is racing against the clock to upgrade the storm water infrastructure in the City's Region D, Soweto, ahead of summer's rainy season....
The City of Johannesburg hosted its last IDP, Budget and tariffs consultation meeting on a high note as residents came out in their numbers at Orlando Communal Hall, Region D2...
​​Scores of ratepayers in Region F came through to have their account queries resolved at Kibler Park Recreation Centre during the City of Joburg’s Billing Open Day on Saturday, 07...
The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development hosted a seminar to explore urban regeneration for sustainable regional economic development at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown on Tuesday, 7...
About 70 little ones from White City, Snake Park, and Dobsonville enjoyed an educational day at the Roodepoort Museum on Tuesday, 7 June 2022, as part of the Early Childhood...

​The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Community Development hosted the annual Kiddies’ Games at Ruimsig Stadium on Friday, 5 June 2022. This year, the games shared the platform with the...

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The City of Johannesburg is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents during the end-of-year festivities. The municipality encourages holidaymakers to take precautions this December as they travel...

The completion of the 5th Road Bridge in Northwold demonstrates the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to providing new transport infrastructure. The construction and rehabilitation of the 5th Road Bridge was...

With the holiday season fast approaching and the summer heat upon us, nothing beats jumping in the water to cool off when visiting the City’s swimming pools, which cater to...

​​Scores of interns gathered this week at the Public Safety Headquarters in Martindale, west of the city, to mark the end of their internship programme and job readiness workshop. It...

There are not just lights, there’s cameras flashing and a lot of exciting surprises left with the action-packed entertainment available at the Johannesburg Zoo this festive season. ​With the Festival...

Summer days are here and although the rains seem to have dampened our visits to parks and outdoor spaces, they will bring with them lush lawns, shady trees and ample...

Two new faces and voices are bringing unbridled enthusiasm and vibe to the City’s radio and TV platforms. Lebogang Mtshali (22) and Cynthia Olifant (25) have the drive and personality...

City of Joburg Library Services was the only African country selected to participate at the Taiwan Reading Festival from 2 to 3 December 2022. Johannesburg Library Services responded to a...

Put the inaugural Gauteng International Book Festival (GIBF) at the top of your weekend plans. The bookfest will be hosted at Ubuntu Kraal in Orlando West, Soweto, on Sunday, 11...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced grand plans to upgrade road infrastructure in Regions E and A. The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, Cllr Funzela Ngobeni...

Buntu Odolo (30), a small business owner and budding entrepreneur, is thrilled to have received an invitation to showcase his premium gin at the Joburg Open Pro-Am last month, which...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Cllr Michael Sun, launched a War on Waste campaign in the inner city at Sky Rink Studios in...

The Brixton Social Cluster, implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), has been going a long way in benefiting the community of Ward 58 and surrounds. The Brixton Social Cluster’s...

Practical business lessons and discussions on opportunities filled the room as small business owners and aspirant entrepreneurs gathered at the Entrepreneurship One Day Summit at Roodepoort City Hall on Tuesday,...

Petrol-heads, car enthusiasts and their supporting crews descended on the James Hall Museum of Transport for the recent Creative Native Vintage Motor Show & Picnic. This event brought together motoring...

The City of Johannesburg joins the global to commemorate the World Aids Day 2022. Every year on December 1, the world celebrates the extraordinary progress in the fight against HIV...

The City of Johannesburg recently hosted the Clash of the Regions auditions at Chuma Mall in the heart of Diepsloot. It forms part of the regional activation programmes associated with...

Many customers have given the City of Joburg’s e-Joburg self-help portal the thumbs up. This comes as more customers embrace the platform and sign on. ​The e-Joburg platform is a...

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