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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 Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has successfully completed a transformative project that has not only upgraded road infrastructure and improved connectivity in Diepsloot ext 5 and 6 but has also...
Calling all bookworms to celebrate National Book Week and Literacy Day at the City of Johannesburg’s libraries....
If you would like to have a bird’s eye view of the City of Johannesburg Metropolis, then the free municipal online mapping training is tailored for you....
he City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department and the Brixton community transformed streets of the suburb into captivating wonderland of creativity in the Brixton Light Festival, which attracted over 3 000...
If you know Xolani Fihla, you’ll know he is modest to the core and dedicated to his job, which makes his recent promotion to the rank of superintendent a well-deserved...
​​​People have turned to traditional medicine for cures for centuries and traditional medicines continue to hold promise....
​Liziwe Ntshinga-Makoro credits her success in life to her willingness to get her hands dirty, which always puts her at the right place at the right time....
​​Lerato Kgalema, who was recently appointed General Manager: Grid Access at City Power, aims to be the bearer of light in the age of loadshedding as the City embarks on...
​​​​​The Department of Economic Development’s Enterprise Development Unit, the Joburg Market Opportunity Centre and Old Mutual will hold a workshop on Friday, 01 September 2023, for small, medium and micro...
Two JRA heavy-duty vehicle operators, Sabelo Thabede and Naomi Mamabolo, are breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, proving their skill, resilience, and leadership as they help maintain Johannesburg’s roads and...
In the heart of Joburg's bustling Newtown precinct, the Workers' Museum, a cultural beacon, stands as a testament to the City's labour history....
​​​Embedded in the annals of history, the adage "we rise by lifting others" resonates as a clarion call to harness our inner fire to kindle the flames of someone else's...
​​Anticipation is reaching a crescendo as the stage is set for a Johannesburg music extravaganza that promises to etch its name in the annals of musical history....
​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has completed the southern section of the Modderfontein Bridge project after an extensive period of rehabilitation and modernisation...
​Palma Maluleke, a trailblazing 29-year-old chief engineer at City Power, is slowly emerging as a beacon of innovation and leadership in sustainable energy....
​​​Beatrice Monyake, a 42-year-old mother from Soweto, holds the illustrious title of reigning World Pool Champion....
​The City of Johannesburg’s Social Development Department in collaboration with Westgate Mall management celebrated women’s month at Westgate Mall in Roodepoort....
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, launched a Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Advisory Committee at the Joburg Theatre...

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