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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...
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...