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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...
This year’s Arnold Classic Africa multi-sport extravaganza, held under the auspices of the City attracted about 18 000 sports and fitness enthusiasts and featured more than 70 sporting codes, including...
Councillor Jack Sekwaila, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), spearheaded a large-scale clean-up effort at the Emthonjeni taxi station in Ivory Park....
The Department of Community Development had a resounding start to the renowned Arnold Classic festival when it immersed dozens of school children in the vibrant and exhilarating ambiance of the...
Joburg Tourism Company’s (JTC) Destination Marketing Manager, Lumka Dlomo, is synonymous with making Johannesburg a leading tourism attraction. She has a dedicated team behind her, and together they are reviving...
As part of its Africa Month celebrations, Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is thrilled to support the annual Bassline Fest at Constitution Hill on Saturday, 20 May 2023, which also marks...
Residents of Alexandra have asked representatives of the City of Johannesburg to address the challenges of faulty streetlights, dumping, illegal electricity connections, poor service delivery, and poverty in their communities....
Malvern Primary School pupils were treated to a historical and educational tour of Museum Africa, Joburg’s flagship history museum, in accordance with International Museum Day celebrations. The tour educated them...
Discover a curated range of products and services from local and international exhibitors in the hotel and hospitality industries at this year’s Hotel & Hospitality Show at the Sandton Convention...
The annual Turkish Food Festival is back in the City of Johannesburg to showcase the amazing treats and delights of the Turkiye culture. The festival returns to Victoria Yards on...
The Westbury Transformation Development Centre recently received two awards at the 2021/2022 Corobrik South African Institute of Architecture Awards of Merit and Awards for Excellence. The centre’s design meets the...
Aluta Anova Festival of Museums, which is aimed at promoting and encouraging a museum-going culture among the youth, will take place on 03 June 2023 between 12:00 and 22:00 at...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda, launched a youth-driven initiative, “Ke Kasi Ya Rona”, on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, at Alexandra Stadium in Alexandra. Accompanied...
In this edition, we honour the superheroes in scrubs who have been nursing our City back to health. Their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts deserve a round of applause. Join...
Swift action taken by authorities in Region G has seen the immediate closure of a non-compliant tavern nestled within the Zakariyya Park residential area, sending an unequivocal message to potential...
This year’s RMB Latitudes Art Fair will celebrate Africa’s creative spirit, ignite new relationships, and connect artists and galleries while exploring how diverse aesthetics and cultural influences echo each other...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lubabalo Magwentshu, encourages residents to attend the unmissable Arnold Classic Sport Festival in their...
Enos Mafokate, a South African hero who defied apartheid’s oppressive laws to become the first black show jumping sensation in the country’s history, went from humble beginnings as a groom...