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​Angie Mokasi’s message to women City officials beyond Women’s Month is and will always be: “Grab all the opportunities that come your way. Get out of your comfort zones. Occupy...

​For many, the late Sediane Danny Montsitsi was one of the 1976 Soweto Student Uprising heroes who dared to take on the armed apartheid forces as a young leader. But...

​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jolidee Matongo, last night (18 August 2021) lit up the inner city as he steered a #KleenaJoburgReloaded campaign in the Joburg...

Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, has heaped praise on the City’s vaccination programme, which has this week surpassed the 1 million mark. Makhura says Johannesburg is officially the first region in...

​While the need for regulatory oversight for the lucrative cryptocurrency trade between big enterprises and investors is a source of debate, a few small businesses, such as restaurant chains and...

​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jolidee Matongo, and Members of the Mayoral Committee this week issued marching orders for troops and resources to be immediately deployed...

​The construction industry remains a male-dominated industry but there are signs that women are starting to become better represented in this sector. In terms of small, medium and micro enterprise...

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has warned residents against flouting lockdown regulations after the arrest of more than 50 people over the weekend. Between Friday August 13 and Saturday,...

The JRA’s newly appointed Operations Manager for Supply Chain has already sunk her teeth into ensuring the entity in charge of the upkeep of Joburg’s road network is complaint with...

​True to their commitment of making the City of Johannesburg safer for all, a team of JMPD officers extended a helping hand to an elderly man who had found shelter...

​The new City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Jolidee Matongo, confirmed his 10-member, Mayoral Committee shortly after he was sworn in on Wednesday, 11 August 2021. The new list of...

​The ability to create a digital representation of a building, neighbourhood or infrastructure network is becoming a powerful method in transforming the way cities are designed globally. The technology, which...

​The Joburg Zoo invites visitors to enjoy a wide variety of exotic animals on display, including African Wild dogs, which are beneficiaries of the entity’s successful breeding programme for endangered...

​The City of Joburg’s Joint Operations Committee (JOC) is designed to ensure all events hosted within the jurisdiction of the municipality comply with stipulated legislation and by-laws. The JOC comprises...

​​Kick-starting the Women’s Month on the high gear, women in Johannesburg have demanded the peace talks in the looting aftermath during the recent virtual dialogue. The virtual dialogue dubbed the...

​The Deputy Director for Finance in the Group Corporate and Shared Services department, Petra Smit, has obtained an outstanding achievement in her academic career, a Doctoral degree in Business Administration...

​In an effort to recoup non-technical losses that amount to R2 billion a year, City Power plans to impose steep fines on those who connect to the Johannesburg power grid...

​​​By the time you read this, you may or may not have contracted the Coronavirus. Nevertheless, the information I am sharing can create more awareness to help you respond sooner...

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The City of Johannesburg hosted a Community-Based Planning (CBP) session for Region F at the South Rand Recreation Centre on Saturday, 12 October 2024....
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"While the spotlight typically shines on the actors and performers, a theatre truck driver can also wow the crowd in his own way," chuckles Mankgonyane Johannes Kgatuke, who is Johannesburg's...
​​In a renewed effort to combat crime and enhance public safety, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has formalised a significant partnership with the Gauteng Province and the City of...
​​For two decades, the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has been a game changer in providing affordable housing to thousands of residents....
​The City of Johannesburg's Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) and the Gauteng Department of Environment conducted random diesel vehicle emission testing on Thursday, 10 October 2024, as part of...
The City of Johannesburg is stepping into a more modern and sustainable future with the launch of its Community Innovation Challenge and Awards 2024....
​She is well-travelled, skilled and now a new addition to Johannesburg Tourism....
The city-wide Kiddies Games, a flagship programme of the Department of Community Development’s Sport and Recreation directorate, concluded yesterday with an exhilarating display of youthful energy and athleticism at the...
​​​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City of Johannesburg's infrastructure development arm, has been making steady progress on the construction of the Bertrams Multipurpose Centre....
​​Region D, in partnership with Ravens on Mission, recently hosted a vibrant holiday program at the Protea Glen Local Grounds, Extension 4, in Ward 14....
​The Spar Women's Challenge brought vibrant energy to Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia, as women of all ages and fitness levels came together for an inspiring day of racing...
​The City of Johannesburg kicked off its first Community-Based Planning (CBP) session for 2024 on Saturday, 05 October 2024 at the Bramfischerville Multipurpose Centre (MPCC) in Region C....
​​The City of Johannesburg proudly hosted an electrifying Formula 1 “Showrun" on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in the bustling heart of Sandton....
The City of Johannesburg hosted an induction for Municipal Entities and Group Advisory Committees at the iconic Soweto Theatre, organised by the City's Group Governance Department, on Thursday, 3 October...
The City of Johannesburg is set to showcase its dynamic energy with an action-packed weekend of exciting events, highlighting its top-tier infrastructure and rich cultural diversity, while prioritising the safety...
​While many are still waking up, people like Lucas Chiloane are already having a quick cup of coffee before heading to because the city's waste doesn't wait for anyone....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) recently kicked off Operation Restore in Region C to address road defects in Roodepoort and surrounding areas....
​Support cycling safety in Johannesburg by joining the City's first-ever Safe Cycling Awareness Ride this Sunday, 6 October, at 08am. Starting from Metro Park in Braamfontein, this 25km ride will...

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