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The City of Johannesburg's Office of the Ombudsman has launched a new online complaints platform, now available at www.joburgombudsman.org.za....
As part of the Chris Hani Sports Co​mplex initiative—under the broader Orange Farm Turnkey Project, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has completed a transformative Public Environment Upgrade along 16th Street...
The City of Johannesburg's Community Development and Sports and Recreation directorate hosted the Totalsports Women's Race 10km on Sunday, 17 August 2025....
With a communications career spanning over three decades within the City, Jenny Moodley is the dynamic voice of Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo [JCPZ] in her capacity as Senior Manager:...
City Power marked two milestones towards a sustainable energy future — honouring winners of the 2025 Schools' Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (EEDSM) competition and launching the Energy Performance...
Women's Month is a reminder of the resilience and impact of women across South Africa....
The Speaker of Council in the City of Joburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, visited Zandspruit on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, to address residents on the importance of civic education...
The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services (LIS) is giving residents free online access to newspapers and magazines from around the globe – and yes, that includes your favourites....
The City of Johannesburg is poised to once again take its place as a premier destination for global sport as it prepares to host a highly anticipated international rugby match....
​Pikitup is redoubling its efforts to protect the environment and preserve the lifespan of its landfill sites by tackling the rapid depletion of landfill airspace by diverting recyclable materials, especially...
​​Rabie Ridge Stadium buzzed with excitement on Saturday, 09 August, as the Region A Sports and Recreation girls' tournament delivered a thrilling day of competition....
Joburg ​Market has been recognised for excellence at the CIPS Africa Conference and Awards 2025, walking away with the “Best Collaborative Teamwork Project" award....
The iconic Johannesburg City Library (JCL) has reopened its doors following a major upgrade by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), coinciding with its 90th anniversary....
​Whether it's her radiant smile, cool sneakers, or vibrant energy, Lesego Montso stands out. But beyond her online presence, she plays a key role in shaping how the Cit​y of...
The dust might have settled, but the sting of not defending their WAFCON crown still lingers for Banyana Banyana — and for the City of Johannesburg's Dineo Magagula, it's only...
Residents of Sydenham and surrounding areas can now enjoy a transformed, safer and more vibrant Hoy Park, thanks to a recent upgrade by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) in partnership...
The top 12 finalists for the 2025 ANNA Award have been announced....
The Joburg Market recently extended its agricultural outreach to the Bojanala District in the North West Province....
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A perfect fusion of recycled materials and African elements, crafted into an exquisite end product. Cynthia Thusi, from Diepsloot in Region A, is a self-made bagmaker and entrepreneur. Six years...

An interesting opportunity is coming to town for aspiring game developers. Two big guns, Animation SA (ASA) and Adanian Labs, are proudly collaborating to host their first game jam at...

​The City of Johannesburg’ Sports Directorate recently joined forces with In-Touch Community Support Group to host hockey clinics at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre in Newlands. “Collaborating with NGOs such...

The Sport and Recreation Directorate recently organised a Learn to Swim Club Development Programme in Soweto as part of the City of Johannesburg’s talent identification and development outreach. The event...

Following its review last year, the City of Johannesburg awaits this year’s Integrated Development Planning (IDP) to engage with its citizens in finding the best solutions to achieving enhanced developments....

​Coronation Recreation Centre came to life at the weekend when boxing lovers came in their numbers to watch a tournament. The tournament was a collaboration between the City of Johannesburg’s...

​It’s been exactly five days, but athletes from Impala Platinum have not stopped walking around as if they own the streets of Jozi after outshone rival corporate teams on 31...

The residents of Jeppestown and adjacent communities will soon have an opportunity to gather in the soon-to-b-opened space to keep fit and healthy.   Families in the area, social groups...

Malcolm Midgley was eight when he began admiring the fire trucks driving past his Randburg home. He knew then that he was going to become a firefighter....

The City of Johannesburg has recently released the findings of the annual Quality of Life Survey and Pikitup has performed outstandingly, according to residents. The annual survey by the Gauteng...

The Health and Social department’s “I serve with a smile” campaign aims to foster a positive working environment within the sector while improving employee morale. The hashtag #JoburgCares is a...

The public safety department held a special prayer service at the Anglican Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin On Thursday, March 31, to pray for officials deployed during the looming...

​Elated cyclists descended on the streets of Soweto for the 20km Soweto Social Ride on Sunday, 27 March 2022. The event, hosted by the Transport Department and Regatammogo, afforded cyclists...

​The final day of play at the Modderfontein Golf Club, east of Johannesburg, had pleasant weather for golfers competing in the 2022 Joburg Ladies Open. Moderate temperature favoured all golfers...

​Swedish pro-golfer, Linn Grant, smiled from ear to ear after winning her first Joburg Ladies Open Tournament on 26 March at the Modderfontein Golf Club. The crowd cheered as the...

​The Executive Director of Transport, Dorothy Mabuza, who is relatively new to the position, has ambitious plans to use technological innovation to develop a world-class public transport system. Dorothy says...

​Not only is the City hosting the Joburg Ladies Open tournament for sporting reasons, but it is also creating fantastic business opportunities for local entrepreneurs and young women in golf....

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is implementing a new fire station with the Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Services (EMS) in Marshalltown. The JDA started the new Central Fire...

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