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​The City of Joburg has started with the selection process for the OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion games. The games include athletics, netball, basketball and football, with swimming and rugby...

​The Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, officially launched an awareness campaign on alcoholism in Ivory Park,...

Arnolds, officially launched the Alexandra Safe Hub last week Tuesday, 14 September 2021. The Alexandra Safe Hub has been designed to add value to the community it serves by providing...

​The already vibrant and diversified community of Brixton welcomed the new opening of the Brixton Sport Complex on 16 September 2021 by the Executive Mayor, Councillor Jolidee Matongo, along with...

​The City of Johannesburg is challenging residents to play their part in making their communities green havens by planting indigenous and fruit trees during Arbor Month. The theme for this...

Hello spring! The weather has warmed up and more people are going out. Region A recently hosted an aerobics class next to Lord Khanyile Community Hall in Ivory Park as...

​City Power has appealed to people not to light fires near the electricity infrastructure. This comes after customers near the Heriotdale substation were affected by a power outage, which was...

​Months of behind-the-scene talks have culminated in the signing of new terms of reference between the City of Johannesburg and organised labour on Friday, 10 September 2021. The signing of...

​Topped by a massive structural steel roof canopy that symbolises the organic movement of the public transport industry, the Drieziek public transport facility has changed the landscape in Orange Farm,...

​Many think that the only things on display at a library are books. However, the inner workings of the library can be something of a mystery, especially if you don’t...

​To ensure the LGBTQI+ community is included in the drive for equality, the City of Johannesburg officially launched the Soweto Pride on Thursday, 9 September. It follows the signing of...

​As we step into spring and heritage celebrations, the beautiful city of Joburg has plenty to offer everyone, from scenery to fresh air and even some legacy that we have...

​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Jolidee Matongo, accompanied by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, opened a state-of-the-art facility, the...

Phase 1 of the Jabulani Safe-Hub in Soweto was officially launched by the City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Jolidee Matongo and the Department of Community Development, Sports and Recreation...

​High unemployment among the youth, gender-based violence and a lack of opportunities were some of the reasons young voters are not going to the polls. These were some of the...

Earlier today, 7 September, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing in the City of Joburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso conducted an oversight visit at South Hills Housing Development following a...

To mark International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies, the City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Jolidee Matongo, received an award from the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, Agriculture,...

​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Jolidee Matongo, on Sunday, 05 September 2021, announced that an independent investigation into the quality of the South Hills Mixed Housing...

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​The 1800m2 Matholesville Multipurpose Centre is part of the City of Johannesburg's strategy to meet demand for new social infrastructure. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is implementing the construction of...
​​​Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) are thrilled to announce that throughout October, all pensioners are invited to enjoy free access to the Johannesburg Zoo during the week....
​The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is excited to announce its participation in the sixth annual Smarter Mobility Africa summit from 2 to 4 October 2024 at the Gallagher Convention Centre...
​As athletes prepare for the highly anticipated African Bank Soweto Marathon, South African runner and defending champion Ntsindiso Mphakathi is eager to defend his title against international competitors, particularly from...
The 2024 Males Netball Championship brought electrifying moments to Ellis Park Arena, with Johannesburg proudly extending its congratulations to Ekurhuleni and Tshwane for their outstanding victories....
South Africa's largest township lit up this past Saturday as communities came together in celebration of Soweto Pride at Dorothy Nyembe Park in Dobsonville, Soweto on Saturday, 28 September 2024....
​​The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday morning, with all four stages of the Sandton Convention Centre reverberating with vibrant performances that stretched...
The highly anticipated Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival kicked off in spectacular style at the Sandton Convention Centre, offering jazz enthusiasts an unforgettable experience with performances spread across five...
​With a new board appointed and the Johannesburg Development Agency's (JDA) 2024/24 financial year in full swing, the agency will take a hands-on approach to addressing the previous financial year's...
​​​Sandton, Gauteng's financial capital, will be transformed into a mecca for jazz when hundreds of jazz enthusiasts and connoisseurs descend on the Sandton Convention Centre for the annual Standard Bank...
Amid South Africa's ongoing energy crisis, Joburg Market continues to set a high standard in the fresh produce industry. As a critical player in maintaining food security, the market has...
​“As we celebrate 30 years of democracy, I couldn't have asked for a better milestone than owning land," said 59-year-old Sophie Manese Mzamo, moments after receiving her title deed from...
​Thousands of runners and walkers filled Johannesburg's inner-city streets for the 10km Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K, held at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown on Heritage Day, Tuesday, 24...
The Department of Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg extends its appreciation to the council for its support on three crucial projects that will benefit more than 100,000 people...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Fresh Produce Market's relocation to its current site in City Deep. From humble beginnings, Joburg Market has shown remarkable resilience, growing from...
​​​Fidelitas Secondary School triumphed over Fons Luminis Secondary School in a tense penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, claiming victory at the VW Train for Life Girls Tournament....
​​The City of Johannesburg is thrilled to host the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K race, taking place on Heritage Day, Tuesday, 24 September 2024....
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) cemented its reputation for excellence at the 2024 National Metropolitan Police Games, held at the Walter Sisulu Sports Complex in Randburg....

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