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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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The City of Johannesburg is dismayed by Eskom’s decision to resort to legal action in demanding payment of R1 billion while overlooking its own outstanding debt of R3.4 billion in...
The Telkom Netball League (TNL) is in full swing in Johannesburg, bringing together a powerhouse of partners to fuel a season packed with exhilarating matches....
A Protea North resident has heaped praise on the City of Johannesburg for its prompt response in pruning a tree outside his house that was in dire need of attention....
This year, the 27,79 million registered voters will receive three ballot papers to elect candidates to represent them in the National Assembly and the nine Provincial Legislatures....
The Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, reverberated with the vibrant sounds of the 7th Annual Joburg Choral Music Festival on 5 May 2024....
Joburg Market, the premier fresh produce trading hub in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), celebrates a remarkable milestone: exceeding a staggering R1 billion turnover for April 2024....
In his second State of the City Address (SOCA) delivered on 2 May 2024, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, outlined a development agenda focused...
In a heartwarming collaboration between the office of Councillor Lubabalo Magwentshu, the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, and aid organisation Gift of...
Thato Legodi, a rising star in the Telkom Netball League, is being celebrated by the City of Johannesburg for her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport....
Amidst fervent anticipation from an enthusiastic crowd, Cllr Lubabalo Magwentshu, the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, officially inaugurated the 2024 Telkom Netball...

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is delighted to announce our dedication to spotlighting the significance of World Parks Week, observed annually from 28th April 2024 to 5th May 2024....

Voters who won’t be in the location where they are registered to vote on voting day have less than 17 days to notify the Electoral Commission of their intention to...

The Executive Mayor of the City of Joburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, delivers his eagerly anticipated second State of the City Address on Thursday, 2 May 2024. He will unveil his...

The Telkom Netball League is in full swing in Johannesburg. The inaugural match between the Jaguars and Crinums drew in crowds of enthusiastic netball fans whose cheers reverberated through the...

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Development Planning has taken a significant stride in enhancing the capacity of its Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) by appointing qualified and competent professionals to...

As autumn paints the City of Johannesburg with vibrant hues of reds and yellows, courtesy of over three million indigenous trees, it is the perfect time to use the fallen...

The City of Johannesburg is committed to creating opportunities for local businesses and its world-class golf tournament, Joburg Ladies Open, establishes the perfect platform. Annually the City invites local and...

City employees revelled in a day of camaraderie, fitness, and enjoyment during the third annual Employee Engagement Day on Friday, 26 April 2024. The event, held at Marks Park in...

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