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Nthabiseng Sefara née Mphela spent most of the hard socioeconomic lockdown crisscrossing the ghost-like City to pilot an initiative tailored to bridge the digital divide while feeding scores of hungry...

​​​Following his oversight visit to the Rugby Club Informal Settlement in Florida yesterday, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Housing in the City of Joburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso,...

​​Khwezi Gule uses a vast selection of provocative artwork to decipher the interrelation between art and spirituality while demystifying the mystique of African modernity. A Chief Curator at the Johannesburg...

​Joburg’s iconic Market Theatre plans to celebrate its 45th birthday with avant-garde theatre productions, a pictorial exhibition of the entity’s historical journey, a display of posters from past shows, and...

​The Music in Africa Foundation (MIAF) has partnered with the Goethe-Institut to create a 4-million euro funding programme geared towards supporting Southern African creatives hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic....

More than 100 young people in the City of Joburg (CoJ) heeded the call to engage with Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) Loyiso Masuku in her webinar on Youth...

​​City dwellers had the opportunity to witness first-hand how a pedestrianised Joubert Street might look like in future when the Hello JOUBERT initiative, a tactical urbanism project on Joubert Street...

​As of 26 July 2021, 121 310 people have been vaccinated at the City of Johannesburg’s 26 non-medical sites (NMS). This figure represents the total number vaccinations when NMS were...

James Moloi, the newly appointed President of Athletics South Africa (ASA), intends to use his four-year tenure to improve corporate governance at the national federation while growing the modern games...

​Following its impressive global recognition, the City of Joburg commends 7th Street in Melville for being named one of the world’s coolest top 30 streets by global magazine “Time Out.”...

​​The MMC of Health and Social Development says the City of Joburg is determined to increase the range of socio-economic activities that empower women and reduce their vulnerability to socio-economic...

​​The City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has kicked off its annual Winter Safety Campaign with the overarching goal of assisting residents to avoid fire hazards during the coldest months of...

​​​​​Cllr Mpho Moerane has successfully led the second leg of this year’s Inner City #KleenaJoburg Reloaded campaign, which focused on sprucing up several litter hotspots in the Johannesburg Inner City....

​​​With the world grappling with the adverse effects of the Coronavirus and associated cognitive stress, City employees have not been immune to the pandemic’s wrath. However, Ntombikayise Sithole and her...

​Dignity was restored to some residents of Lufhereng extensions 5 and 6 on Wednesday 17 June when they finally became homeowners after years of renting backyard rooms or shacks. Johannesburg...

​Phillip Tlhako has spent the majority of his adult life in the coalface of service delivery, with the crux of his work at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), where he’s...

​There were emotional scenes of joy and celebration as Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Housing in the City of Joburg Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso issued hundreds of title deeds to...

The historical suburb of Fordsburg comes alive in an explosion of colour, flavour and friendly smiles from vendors at the local flea market, which has turned the neighbourhood into a...

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​​Dozens of senior citizens gathered at the Johannesburg Zoo this week for a special “picnic in the park” event organised by the City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management...
​Officials from the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department interacted with motorists on the corner of Empire and Victoria roads in Parktown as part of October Transport Month on Friday, 25...
​​​Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has been on high alert since the onset of the seasonal rainstorms that are sweeping through the city....
​Nandipha Zonela, chairperson of the Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) board, has concluded leading a delegation to position Johannesburg as a top destination for business tourism at the prestigious 63rd Annual...
​​​​​Region F Sport and Recreation and Bonfit hosted a bootcamp and aerobics session at the South Rand Recreation Centre in Ward 57 on Saturday, 19 October 2024....
Joburg Zoo will be transformed for one night only into a Spooktacular, ghoulishly ghost land. Are you ready to face your fears? We’re pulling out all the ​stops!...
​Concerns about food safety in spaza shops dominated discussions at the recently held Community-Based Planning (CBP) meeting held in Rabie Ridge Community Hall....
​​​​​​​​​​​The City of Johannesburg hosted its second Community-Based Planning (CBP) session for Region F at the Braamfontein Recreation Centre on Saturday, 19 October 2024....
​​Ester Lebeko is a beacon of professionalism, kindness, and dedication, navigating the bustling streets of the City of Johannesburg along Metrobus Route 417....
​​Thandubuhle Mgudlwa, the CEO of the Johannesburg Tourism Company, is proud to announce the appointment of Khanyisa Ngewu as Senior Manager: Destination Marketing and Events....
​​​Randburg Library hosted an exciting regional round of the Battle of the Books competition on 16 October 2024....
​​The Eye on the Bus initiative has since its inception brought about significant improvements in safety, operational efficiency, and accountability within the Johannesburg Metro-Bus system....
The City of Johannesburg's Transport Department is committed to improving its transportation systems in alignment with the agenda to make public transport and Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) the mode of choice...
​​​The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Thembinkosi Sindane as Senior Manager: Tourism Development....
​​The City of Johannesburg held its first online Community-Based Planning (CBP) session for Region C at the Boskruin Community Centre on Wednesday, 9 October 2024....
​Thalitha Zondi, a female farmer supplying the Joburg Market since 2017, is eagerly preparing for the Farmers’ and SMME Day on Thursday, 17 October 2024....
Get ready as Joburg Market opens its doors for the much-anticipated Farmers’ and SMME Day on 17 October 2024....
​​The Southern Suburbs Swimming Pool in Region F hosted a vibrant aqua aerobics event in partnership with Gauteng Sports, Arts, and Culture on Saturday, 12 October 2024....

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