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In the three years since holding the position of Area Manager in the JMPD Security Service, Salthiel Mabeba has already ensured that he prioritises sites that have valuable equipment such...
Marked with its evergreen grass, playground elements, outdoor fitness equipment and amenities, the newly launched Litchi Park is ready to become another recreational facility for children in Soweto to enjoy....
The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation Directorate, in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Education, successfully hosted the Joburg Mayoral Cup for pupils under the age of 15....
The Johannesburg Art Gallery has honoured the father of urban black art and South Africa’s leading musician, Gerard Sekoto, by staging the Sekoto Youth Festival and Sekoto Dialogue. Sekoto was...
The City’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku held a Blitz on Friday, 22 April 2022 at 178 Oxford Road, Illovo Junction, Sandton. The...
Residents of Region G filled up Finetown Multipurpose Centre on Saturday, 23 April 2022, during the City of Johannesburg’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP). Acting on behalf of the Executive Mayor...
Vegetable gardening is increasingly becoming a sustainable source of food security and income for many residents. Through assistance from the City of Johannesburg’s Food Resilience unit, communities are growing vegetables...
The City of Johannesburg’s Sports and Recreation (Region C) successfully hosted the Games 4 Change: Ladies Top 8 Football Spectacular Launch and Draw at Roodepoort Theatre last week. The Games...
A difficult year proved to be no obstacle for Hannah Kirkwood. The cherry on top was being selected to deliver a speech at her graduation ceremony and receiving a standing...
Following the State of the City Address (SOCA) by Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, political parties debated the address on Friday, 22 April 2022, at...
The City of Johannesburg’s chairpersons of portfolio committees, who are predominantly men, descended on Alexandra on Wednesday morning, 20 April 2022, to get young and old men, to take responsibility...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Cllr Mpho Phalatse, delivered her maiden the State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber today, 21 April...
“Our men, brothers, fathers and sons are considerately left unsure of themselves. They are not so confident of what they have to offer to the society, in the workplace, marriage,...
Council has approved the budget adjustments aimed at prioritising critical services, enhancing revenue collection, and addressing economic challenges impacting the city. The successful approval of operating expenditure (Opex) and capital...
Pikitup, the City’s waste management entity aims to intensify existing and new programmes to develop a resilient, liveable, and sustainable urban environment, supported by infrastructure for a low-carbon economy. The...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Anthea Leitch, along with MEC of Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development, Lebogang Maile, and Deputy...
In a bold move towards addressing pressing environmental challenges, the cities of Johannesburg and Copenhagen officially launched a Strategic Sector Corporation aimed at tackling water supply, flood control, and climate...
The Joburg Property Company (JPC) is making significant strides in the fiscal period of 2023/24 to tackle housing and student accommodation shortages in Johannesburg, aiming to reshape the urban landscape...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, led a multi-unit operation to demolish several illegally erected structures in Klipfontein...
The much-anticipated inauguration and draw of the 2024 Tsalanang Games unfolded on this week, heralding a month-long celebration of community, football, and solidarity. Set to start on 2 March and...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, spearheaded an Imbizo (community meeting) at the Danie van Zyl...
The Soweto Theatre on Bolani Road in Jabulani was recently transformed into a vibrant musical wonderland as the spirit of Gibson Kente, the father of black theatre, came alive through...
The tantalising aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the air, enveloping Jorissen Place Piazza in Braamfontein on Wednesday, February 28 2024. Curious visitors poured in to show their support...
The Speaker of the Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, conducted an orientation for the Johannesburg Student Council at the weekend, emphasising the importance of an engaged...