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A seasoned professional with a decorated career in local and national government has been appointed to the helm of the City’s Department of Community Development, charged with turning things around....

​About 2 000 indigenous trees are earmarked for planting in the Johannesburg Inner City this September as a symbolic expression of sustainable environmental management. The bulk of those trees will...

​For the first time, the leaders of various political parties represented in the City of Johannesburg’s Council agreed that they have lost “the people’s mayor”. After officially opening a Special...

Amid the bustling of city life, visitors at the Johannesburg Zoo can experience over 320 species of animals from all over the world, totaling about 2 000 animals in our...

​The Housing Department in the City of Johannesburg has provided 22 people whose shacks burnt down temporary accommodation at the Brixton Recreational Centre. The fire broke out last week Friday...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), which recently marked its 20th anniversary, looks set to charge into the next 10 years by continuing to build a more welcoming, competitive and resilient...

They always say heroes wear capes, but not in Joburg. Jozi heroes certainly wear Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department uniform. One such hero is Officer Evans Lebepe, who assisted a woman...

​Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, I never thought I would be infected. Reasons being that I immediately stayed away from shops, worked from home most of the time,...

Joburg Tourism has kicked off a winter campaign to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s legacy with a heritage tour that traces the former statesman’s footsteps in Johannesburg. In Mandela’s Footsteps – a...

​The City is warning residents of Johannesburg to refrain from sending voice notes, tweets or messages that may incite public violence. This is a criminal offence that is punishable by...

​​​July is Savings Month. Colonialism, apartheid and job reservation all conspired to make saving difficult for black families. But through stokvels, most families were able to have enough to cover...

​The LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community does not only experience discrimination in society, it is also discriminated against in the workplace, with rules and regulations...

​In a ground-breaking conservation feat, the Joburg Zoo’s Amphibian Conservation Project has successfully returned over 400 captive-bred offspring of the rare and endangered Pickersgill’s Reed Frogs back into their natural...

​The ravages of the Coronavirus have not spared the City. As of 7 July 2021, Group Safety, Health and Environment, which tracks citywide screening and Covid-19 testing, informed us that...

​The Member of the Mayoral Committee in the City of Joburg, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso has noted with great concern several fake social media accounts opened in his name and the...

Joburg Theatre hosts the virtual Long Night of the Poets on 9 July, featuring over 20 local and international artists in a free online celebration of poetry, music, and cultural...

​​The newly crowned Mr Gay World South Africa is eager to drive social change and equality while opening up public dialogue to demystify mental health and address socioeconomic injustices facing...

​The City’s Directorate of Sport​ and Recreation has partnered with several state and private entities to equip physically impaired people with the intricacies of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Amongst...

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After months of preparation, the Johannesburg Tourism Company is excited to launch its latest Tourism Ambassador Programme, deploying 227 enthusiastic young people to sites and attractions across the City of...
Affordable housing is more than just a place to live—it's the foundation for building a better life....
With less than 125 days to go, Joburg Market is gearing up to host the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference from 14 to 16 May 2025....
Joburg Tourism Company is starting 2025 on an exciting note by participating in the esteemed Vakantiebeurs travel trade and consumer show, set to take place in Utrecht, The Netherlands, from...
Step into a world of vibrant trade and fresh possibilities at Joburg Market, the ultimate destination for informal traders, small businesses, and the public....
Are you a farmer interested in supplying fresh produce to the Joburg Market?...
Belinda Hlaka, the curator of Workers' History at the Workers' Museum in Newtown, has dedicated 28 years to advancing workers' rights and cultural heritage in Johannesburg....
Joburg, where history meets modernity and urban energy blends with fabulous summer weather and natural beauty, is the perfect staycation destination this festive season....
The Ibercup South Africa 2024 grand finale, held on 16 December at the UJ Football Stadium in Auckland Park, showcased the finest youth football talent in an electrifying celebration of...
Service delivery and the transformation of the City of Johannesburg's infrastructure are topics close to Tyrin Naidoo's heart....
From a night under Christmas lights to gorgeous views at the City's parks, Johannesburg has something for everyone. It's finally the holiday season! If you're wondering what to do and...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Dada Morero, the MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, and the Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, officially launched the...
The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) department in Region C has once again reiterated its stance on the fight against social ills facing its residents....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) and the City of Johannesburg have been actively engaged with residents regarding the ongoing works to reopen the Johannesburg City Library....
Pikitup, in partnership with e-WASA and waste reclaimers operating at the Marie Louise landfill site, has launched an e-waste recycling initiative in Dobsonville, Soweto....
Lehae Library hosted a special School Holiday Programme on 10 December 2024. Christmas Cheer Edition, bringing joy and excitement to young community members.​...
The City of Johannesburg hosted the thrilling Spar National Netball Championship finals on Saturday, 7 December 2024, at Ellis Park Arena....
Njabulo Mdunge recently got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent the City at an international conference in Brisbane, Australia, alongside other emerging leaders in the library profession from across the world....

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