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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 Riverside View Social Housing Project represents a pivotal chapter in the City of Johannesburg’s pursuit of equitable living conditions, said Anthea Leitch, the MMC for Human Settlements in the...
The City of Johannesburg and Joburg Water marked World Water Week by urging residents to save water, embrace innovation, and help protect the city’s growing water needs through simple conservation...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele visited the family of 13-year-old Tylin Nxumalo after her discriminatory expulsion, condemning racism and pledging stronger civic education to promote inclusion and protect children’s rights in Johannesburg...

The Chair of Chairs in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lloyd Phillips, held a multi-stakeholder forum at the Metro Centre in Braamfontein to find solutions to issues related to unrehabilitated...

PIER officer Mohamad Shariff Mahri reflects on 40 years of service, where he became a lifeline to communities through rescue work, counselling, and outreach—proving that his calling to help others...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele honoured Tshegofatso Pule’s memory with her family, using the moment to amplify the fight against gender-based violence and urge stronger community protection from dangers linked to illegal...

Over 50 female entrepreneurs were empowered at the City’s Opportunity Centre at the Joburg Market on Thursday, 17 August 2023. The programme themed at ‘Women in Business Evolve’ hosted by...

The JDA and Quadrant Systems donated sanitary pads to 980 girls at David Makhubo Secondary School, supporting dignity, education, and empowerment while highlighting how public–private partnerships can uplift young women...
Regional Director Irene Mafune leads Johannesburg’s bustling Region F with focus and resilience, championing women in leadership while driving urban management, service delivery, and a vision for a cleaner, safer,...
The JRA has re-commissioned its Booysens asphalt plant after a year-long shutdown, restoring in-house asphalt production to boost road maintenance efficiency, cut costs, and accelerate resurfacing and pothole repair across...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) hosted a dynamic engagement session for the Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) engineering students...
City Power has begun rolling out free smart meters across Johannesburg, replacing outdated units before the 2024 TID deadline to improve energy management, reduce load-shedding impacts, and enhance security through...
The newly refurbished Mayibuye Clinic now serves over 500 patients daily, offering improved spaces, better screening, and expanded child immunisation services, strengthening access to quality primary healthcare for communities in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, recently held a Social Workers’ Imbizo....
​The past weekend was action packed with the women’s football teams competing to be the tournament winners....
The City of Johannesburg and Spar donated 10 000 school shoes across seven regions, uplifting vulnerable pupils and boosting their confidence during Mandela Month, with heartfelt celebrations at schools in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, recently held a Social Workers’ Imbizo....
Sister Samukelisiwe Shezi turned personal tragedy into purpose, finding her calling in nursing. Now serving Marlboro’s Thoko Mngoma Clinic, she brings compassion, faith, and dedication to every patient she cares...

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