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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...

​River Park Football Club has walked away with a cheque of R120 000 after defeating Black Poison Football Club in the Tsalanang Games finals on 18 April 2022. The games...

The City of Johannesburg’s Community Development Department hosted the annual Kiddies Games at East Bank Recreation Centre in the heart of Alexandra on 13 April 2022.   The bright and...

The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has from January to March 2022, assisted about 53 youth in the Johannesburg area with job opportunities. The 53 youth were hired under the following...

As the Easter weekend beckons, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City of Johannesburg’s implementing agency, is pleased to announce the opening of two sections of the M2 motorway. The...

Hundreds of Region F residents descended on the Brixton Multipurpose Centre to attend the regions Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting last night, 12 April 2022. The Executive Mayor of the...

The Joburg Theatre runs two developmental programmes to help young inexperienced actors break into the entertainment industry. These are the Duma Ndlovu Actor’s Academy (DNA), which serves as a steppingstone...

The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation, in collaboration with the South African Rugby Legends Association and SA Rugby, hosted a successful Iqhawe Rugby Tournament for Under-16 rugby players. The...

With Covid-19 lockdown restrictions and the National State of Disaster a thing of the past, Joburg is hitting its stride as the pace picks up and the vibrant city is...

“I want you all to come back alive as we have a smart city to build together.” That is how the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho...

Hundreds of residents and business owners braved the cold and rain as they visited Region A Customer Service Centre at 300, 15th Road Randjespark, Midrand, in a bid to resolve...

The City of Johannesburg, the South African Local Government Association (Salga) and the South African Revenue Service conducted a fruitful and informative training workshop for councillors to get them to...

Out with the old and in with the revamped Metrobus, which is taking the streets one by one following the allocation of R48 million to refurbish some of its buses....

The Soweto Theatre is billed to be a hive of gyrating movement in May as Naledi Award nominee, Thami Tshabalala, returns to the Jabulani performance hub with “Isenyuso,” one of...

Hosted by the City of Joburg, the Sophiatown Revival concert brought visitors and Kofifi culture back to the historic Dr. AB Xuma House....

Rachel Martin (43) of the Midrand Fire Station has never shied away from a challenge. Martin’s sheer tenacity was recently rewarded when she walked home with a top award following...

he City of Johannesburg kicked off the first Integrated Development Plan meeting at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre in Claremont, Region B, with the Executive Mayor Cllr Mpho Phalatse leading...

​World Health Day is celebrated annually on 7 April, and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The Johannesburg Development...

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​​Nelson Mandela, affectionately known as Tata, was a remarkable figure—a freedom fighter, statesman, and father to South Africa's diverse nation....
​Talk Radio 702's much beloved Walk-the-Talk event makes a triumphant comeback, inviting Joburg residents to embark on an exhilarating adventure at the Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng on Sunday, 20...
​The legacy of former President Nelson Mandela was celebrated with a meaningful ceremony at the Mandela Mural Precinct at Thokoza Park in Soweto....
Ward 18 residents in Eldorado Park will finally see relief as the City begins major drainage and water system upgrades, restoring dignity, creating local jobs, and addressing long-standing infrastructure failures...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele honoured fallen South African soldiers at the Delville Wood commemoration, reflecting on their sacrifice and urging the youth to remember this pivotal First World War battle and...
City Power is tackling persistent outages in Fleurhof by repairing ageing cables, upgrading infrastructure, and monitoring the overloaded grid as rapid population growth and illegal connections strain supply, with long-term...

​Cape Town Opera (CTO) is thrilled to present the powerful opera Tosca by Puccini to audiences at the Joburg Theatre. The highly anticipated production will grace the Mandela Stage between...

Dr Nazira Cachalia, a driving force behind the Joburg City Safety Strategy, celebrates earning her PhD while championing resilience, collaboration, and policy excellence—continuing to inspire colleagues and shape safer communities...
City Power is expanding load-shedding exemptions for key institutions and select businesses to protect jobs and essential services, while advancing alternative energy solutions to boost reliability, cut dependence on Eskom,...
Johannesburg Water has deployed roaming and stationary tankers to safeguard supply during Rand Water’s shutdown, ensuring essential sites remain serviced while urging residents to conserve water until full restoration....
The City’s Library and Information Services staff united ahead of Mandela Day to donate food, blankets and essentials, demonstrating Ubuntu and community compassion while supporting the Health and Social Development...
MMC Eunice Mgcina conducted oversight visits to key JDA projects in Kaalfontein, Diepsloot and Turffontein, reaffirming the City’s commitment to timely infrastructure delivery that improves community facilities, mobility and access...
Galaxy 947 Joburg Day returns to Crocodile Creek Polo Club on 2 September, promising a high-energy music spectacle with top local acts. Samsung’s partnership elevates the experience. Tickets available via...
​Families and athletes gathered on a chilly morning at the Johannesburg Zoo to walk or run in support of the upcoming Netball World Cup 2023....
The Jabulani community is set to benefit from a new Olympic-sized swimming pool delivered by the JDA, expanding the Safe-Hub’s world-class sports and youth development facilities and strengthening the City’s...
​​Many might know Thembelihle Mkosi (34) as a dedicated officer of the law, but to an eight-year-old girl, he will always be remembered as someone who made a lasting impression...
City Power teams are on high alert as a cold front approaches Joburg, increasing strain on the electricity network. Extra resources are deployed, and residents are urged to save energy...
City Power is ramping up scrap-metal raids after arrests in Alexandra, targeting cable theft that threatens Joburg’s power supply. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity as the City intensifies...

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