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The City of Johannesburg has asked residents to guide the metro with regards to the capital projects they want to see in their communities. Speaker of Council Cllr Vasco da...

The management of the Trade Route Mall in Lenasia has donated an articulated rescue truck to the City, which will help manage sporadic fire outbreaks in the community. The Executive...

​A resolute team of 7 counsellors is doing its bit to offer relief to staff members afflicted by Covid-19 in the workplace through the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which promotes...

​The JMPD’s Internal Affairs Directorate is roping in faith-based organisations in its fight against corruption and unethical conduct within the municipal police force. The directorate met with the top leadership...

​The City has urged residents of Soweto to pay consistently for municipal services to help improve the delivery of turnkey projects in their community. “Please make sure you play your...

​After a month of fun-filled evenings with illuminating lights that lit up various walkways at the Joburg Zoo, a senior lighting technician responsible for the show shares intricate details of...

MMC David Tembe has vowed to expedite the resolution of safety and security issues raised by concerned residents of Dobsonville in a bid to improve service delivery at a once...

​Drug lords and those selling expired foods in the City of Johannesburg should start heading for the hills. This comes after the City swore in its newest Member of the...

​Mpho Mathiba is passionate about advocacy work for the LGBTQIA+ community, which she executes with diligence and consistency. Mathiba (29) has LGBTQIA+ stories that would shake even the most battle-scarred...

​World Wetlands Day, a significant global environmental day, is commemorated annually on 2 February and throughout the month of February. The focus for this year’s campaign is to preserve and...

A new board has been appointed for the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku, described...

​Business and property owners can still find value for the property rates charged by the City of Joburg, as the ratio and tariffs remain relatively low amid a sluggish economy.Johannesburg...

A learning spirit, discipline and a sense of courage are some of the qualities Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s (JMPD) recently graduated officers bring to the force. About 392 trainees qualified...

If you want to take your small business to the next level, the resources available for free at the City’s opportunity centres are the best way to start. Joburg’s opportunity...

As the City’s Executive Mayor resuscitates the ‘Pothole Patrol’ initiative following torrential rains, the partnership with two insurance firms headquartered in Joburg has so far repaired over 75 000 potholes...

Opening the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the City’s business units at the Joburg Theatre on Tuesday, 15 February, the City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, reminded...

Several colleagues of Acting Sergeant Tebogo Mailula packed the Public Safety boardroom in Martindale after hearing about his courageous act recently....

Opening the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the City’s business units at the Joburg Theatre on Tuesday, 15 February, the City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, reminded...

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Hosted in the vibrant heart of Joburg, the fair was more than an event; it was a dynamic platform that championed inclusivity, knowledge-sharing, and accessibility within the art world...
​The Joburg Market has hailed the successful hosting of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference—the first time the prestigious global event has been held on African soil....
​The City of Johannesburg will institute a forensic investigation to determine who authorised the unlawful transfer of Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto to private hands—without the knowledge or approval of Council...
Botswana's burgeoning contemporary art scene takes centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg this weekend, offering a dedicated showcase within the fair's International Galleries Platform....
The City of Johannesburg has rolled out a high-impact, city-wide service delivery campaign aimed at restoring cleanliness and order, starting in the inner city (CBD) and recently moving into Region...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) board and executive team are intensifying oversight efforts through regular visits to various rental accommodation projects across the City....
The City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Department brought energy and excitement to Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia at the weekend for its annual CyaZeeVocaVoca Healthy Lifestyle Programme....
For over three decades, Titus Matlawe (57) has been a dedicated presence in the nursing profession, bringing the same passion and commitment to his work as he did when he...
City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers exciting opportunities to unlock Africa's agricultural potential and secure a stronger position in...
As Johannesburg gears up for the RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025, a leading showcase of contemporary African art, the event's INDEX project, titled “Invisible Thread," is set to highlight the...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that the first phase of the major rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Bree Street) is progressing well and remains on track for...
The 8th Annual Joburg Choral Music Festival took place on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at the famous Joburg Theatre, bringing together choirs and music lovers....
​After more than a decade of planning, the R27 billion Southern Farms Mega City Project has officially broken ground at the Bushkoppies Site Camp in Region G of the City...
Nearly 500 Soweto residents converged at the Dhlamini Multipurpose Centre in Reg​ion D for the City of Johannesburg's final Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session....
In the heart of Alexandra, Johannesburg, Sister Idah Makgalemele leads with compassion and purpose as the facility manager at the Eastbank Health Clinic in Region E. Her journey through healthcare...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, has launched the development of a Universal Design Access Plan aimed at ensuring inclusive, accessible, and...
​​The City of Johannesburg is tackling service delivery challenges within the inner city through a high-impact programme recently launched by Ex​ecutive Mayor Councillor Dada Morero....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), in partnership with Pikitup, the City's waste management service provider, is rolling out multi-million rand infrastructure development projects aimed at improving refuse removal and waste...

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