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​Improved connectivity and mobility are imminent in the Jabulani Node in Soweto upon the completion of Molapo Bridge. Currently at 80% completion, the bridge will connect the community of Molapo...

​“As the Government of Local Unity (GLU) we are determined to build a liveable, resilient and sustainable City to transform and improve the daily lived experience of our communities. We...

Ear-blasting music and the loud squeals of delight from young children permeated the air south of Joburg when the #CyaZeeVocaVoca mobile stage truck pulled through with its adrenalin-filled fitness activities....

​​The community of Northern Farm, which is situated just outside Diepsloot, laid bare their service delivery challenges during the recent Chair of Chair’s oversight programme dubbed Bua Le Sechaba. Bua...

Award-winning vocalist and songwriter, Mbuso Khoza is billed to perform a riveting rendition of the historic Battle of Isandlwana in a captivating monologue at the Soweto theatre later this month....

​​​As the world celebrates International Museum Day on Tuesday, 18 May, the City invites residents to mark the auspicious occasion by visiting public museums and galleries. To celebrate the day,...

Commercial radio station, 947 and telecommunications firm, Huawei are billed to host yet another multimedia extravaganza featuring the cream of the crop in South African music, performing alongside emerging local...

​Property owners whose municipal accounts are in arrears have until Saturday, 31 July to apply for the City’s improved debt rehabilitation programme, which offers amnesty to those afflicted by the...

Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg Cllr Nonceba Molwele encouraged people to recommit to the efforts of building communities that are grounded on positive values. She said this...

The City’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoff Makhubo is confident Joburg’s Pothole Patrol task-force will not only augment the quality of JRA’s work but will speed up the repair of road...

In a ground-breaking initiative meant to upskill Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College students, the City has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South West Gauteng...

​In a moving tribute to commemorate International Nurses Day, Health and Social Development MMC, Cllr Eunice Mgcina describes the City’s Covid-19 frontliners as the backbone of municipal efforts to provide...

​More than 100 student volunteers from the University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, braved the rain and cold to participate in the #KleenaJoburg campaign. The clean-up took place on Saturday, 08...

The City of Joburg’s Region C had IDP meeting on Saturday in the City Town Hall in Roodepoort. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety Cllr Mally Mokoena made...

​​​Accelerated service delivery campaign gains momentum in Region F The City of Johannesburg’s Region F is moving with speed in executing the 120 days Accelerated Service Delivery Programme. ​One of...

It was a fun-filled time at most recreation facilities in the City of Johannesburg as children gathered under strict lockdown conditions to play. Sport and Recreation Assistant Director Joyce Jiyane...

​Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is gifting mothers in the city free access into the zoo on Sunday, 9 May 2021, to celebrate Mother’s Day. This is to honour Mzansi’s...

The private sector is ready to go to work with the City of Joburg. The business community once again pledged its support to the City in delivering sustained basic services...

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The 2024 Totalsports Women's Race turned Emmarentia into a sea of pink as thousands of women took to the streets for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship....
​​The Banana Ripening Facility at the Joburg Market is dedicated to enhancing the quality and value of fresh produce before it reaches the sales halls....
The Joburg Market Food Support Centre is a vital lifeline for struggling residents....
The construction industry has traditionally been a male-dominated space, but this is changing....
Stage technicians are the unsung heroes of the theatre world....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Health Department, has started the construction for the new Hikhensile Clinic on Lokologa Street, Ivory Park, Region A....
The City of Johannesburg Health Department has hailed the recent visit of the Transnet Phelophepa healthcare train, affectionately known as the “Train of Hope”, as a resounding success....
The City Council’s Economic Development department has prioritised skills development to tackle youth unemployment, and its recent programme is a testament to this commitment....
Legendary actress Connie Chiume will be honoured posthumously with a star at Soweto Theatre next month....
The Ellis Park precinct is undergoing a major facelift thanks to the City of Johannesburg’s CRUM Region F Accelerated Service Delivery operation....
A vibrant and empowering event took place at Skyline Combined School in Roodepoort....
The Kilburn Street bridge, situated between Celeste and Syd Dwyer streets in Discovery, Roodepoort, was officially reopened to the public last week after extensive rehabilitation work....
Cornely Muller, a 54-year-old powerhouse, is one of the longest-serving female employees at the Joburg Market....
The rise of women in leadership roles has significantly amplified their voices in both society and the workplace. Joburg Market (JM) is proud to be an organisation that champions the...
The Ivory Park North Library held a special event on 8 August 2024 to equip Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) fieldworkers with enhanced digital skills....
In a thrilling final at Rabie Ridge Stadium, Bonolong Primary School claimed victory at the Girls Football Development Programme, a Women’s Day commemoration activity....
Emndeni Library hosted a Women’s Day celebration dedicated to promoting health and raising awareness of substance abuse....
As we celebrate Women’s Month, it is essential to recognise that walking freely in a park should not be a privilege but a fundamental right...

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