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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...
In a bid to bring services closer to elderly residents, the City of Joburg’s pensioner rebates registration drive recently visited the Olivedale Retirement Village in Randburg. At least 100 pensioners...
The upgrading of the Oval Park and Bertha Solomon Recreation Centre received a certificate of recognition for excellence in urban design when the Institute for 2022 Landscape Architects for South...
The City of Johannesburg is home to a large collection of public art, including many pieces produced over the last 20 years by a City-led public art programme, which continues...
If you ever go to battle, you’ll need Ivy Mabogo (37) on your side. She’s a force to be reckoned with and displays bravery in her work as an Emergency...
In an effort to prevent drownings, the City Johannesburg’s Region B officials have taken to teaching toddlers to swim. “Teach them while they are still young,” said Stella Manamela, the...
Executive Mayor Cllr Sello Dada Morero addressed employees of the City of Johannesburg at the Metro Centre on Thursday, 13 October 2022. He told City officials that he was once...
Hundreds of residents from Westbury, Riverlea and surrounding areas braved the scorching heat to listen and engage the newly appointed City of Johannesburg political leadership at the Harvestime Dome in...
The newly refurbished Jabulani Amphitheatre, which is situated in the Soweto theatre complex, is the epitome of historical richness. It has been renewed to its former glory after an outcry...
Children around the Bosmont Recreation Centre had a blast holiday programme and were reluctant to return to school this week. “It is exciting to hear children saying they had fun...
The LGBTI Legacy Games shut down day two on Sunday, 9 October 2022, with amazing goals and lots of entertaining football. The games officially are hosted by the Phuti Lekoloane...
Calories were shed at Johannesburg Girls Preparatory School as Sport and Recreation in Region F hosted an aerobics session as part of the healthy lifestyle programme launched citywide. Anyone can...
There’s nothing that brings Jabulile Mbokazi, commonly known as Jabu, more joy than indigenous storytelling. She becomes part of the tale and gives the best narration of any children’s story....
Residents of Region F in wards 58, 59, 60, 61, and 123 converged on the Brixton Multipurpose Centre for a Community-Based Planning (CBP) workshop on Saturday, 08 October 2022. The...
The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Service Department this week hosted a school holiday programme for children as part of the October transport month activities. Through partnerships and collaboration...
The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation, in partnership with the Hollywood Foundation, Cell C SA Rugby Legends and the South African Rugby Union joined in on the eighth edition...
Mak Manaka, an award-winning poet and author, will collaborate with multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Jiyane and the Alexander Choir to present a live lyrical and sonic expression of love, poetry, and music...
Residents of Johannesburg and the surrounding areas are invited to participate in the monthly Zoo Trot at the Joburg Zoo, hosted this Sunday, 9 October by Johannesburg City Parks and...
Emmarentia Library recently hosted a learning and reading experience for children aged between 4 and 12 years. The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services (LIS) provides citizens with access...