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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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Newly elected Joburg Junior Mayor, Kamogelo Malikane, has pledged to foster a culture of entrepreneurship among the city’s young people....
he Soweto Theatre erupted in a standing ovation on Sunday, 4 August 2024, marking a triumphant opening night for Obeah Opera's international premiere tour....
As we usher in the month of August in the City of Johannesburg, women are top of the agenda for special attention in recognition of their contributions in the struggle...
​The City of Johannesburg has designated the Greater Orange Farm region as a priority intervention area....
City Power successfully disconnected illegal connections and removed about 10,000kg of Aerial Bundle Cables (ABC), bare wires, and aluminium cable conductors worth an estimated R500,000 along London Road in Alexandra....
​In the heart of Johannesburg, Joburg Market is more than just a marketplace; it's a vital hub nourishing families and fostering job creation....
It’s fascinating how sometimes our passions and career paths can unfold unexpectedly....
The Johannesburg Youth Ballet and the National School of the Arts have come together in a collaborative season of youth dance, showcasing a range of styles and talents, offering a...
The Johannesburg City Council this week gave the green light to comprehensive turnaround plans for City Power and Johannesburg Water....
City Power successfully cut off illegal connections and seized about 18,000kg of aluminium cable conductors worth R1.5 million from Kanana informal settlement in Rabie Ridge....
City Power has announced exceptional results for the 2023/24 financial year, marked by consistent quarter-on-quarter growth and a significant improvement in key performance indicators (KPIs). The utility’s focus on service...
As the curtain comes down on Mandela Month, the Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, hopes to make the #ReadForMandela Book Donation Drive an official...
Over 60 emerging farmers participated in a stimulating, interactive, and informative networking session on Tuesday, 30 July 2024, at the Joburg Market’s Opportunity Centre in City Deep, Johannesburg....
Lights, camera, action! Get ready for the international premiere tour of Obeah Opera in Soweto....
Region B is the only region in the City that boasts two heated swimming pools, namely the Linden Swimming Pool and Coronationville Swimming Pool, and they are open all year...
On Friday, 26 July 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg will host a Mandela Month event under the theme “Reclaiming our Dignity” at the Reuven...
Dinah Billings (54), a General Worker at Yeoville Library, is a true inspiration. A wife, mother, dedicated employee, and trusted confidante, she recently added a well-deserved title to her list:...
The City of Johannesburg is gearing up for a significant modernisation of its urban planning process. A new web-based citywide spatial data portal is under development, fostering a collaborative environment...

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