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Casandra Hall sealed a hard-fought Sunshine Ladies Tour victory when she prevailed in an epic tussle with Lee-Anne Pace to win the Joburg Ladies Open by one shot at the...

Paarl-born 40-year-old Lee-Anne Pace is still holding on to her lead after the second round, two-under with 74 points after a solid start this morning, 29 April 2021, at the...
The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, last night discussed spiritual, mental and social stigmatisation on her weekly talk show known as "Talk with the Speaker of Council" that takes...
The City of Joburg Library and Information Services (LIS) joined the world in celebrating World Book Day and Copyright Day by hosting an online discussion....
​​A total of 22 professional​ golfers and 65 invited amateurs took to the fairways at the Soweto Country Club on the Freedom Day for the Joburg Ladies Open Pro-Am....
Residents have until 5 May 2021 to submit inputs and comments on the draft Roodepoort CBD Transport Master Plan, which is expected to enhance urban and transport aspects with a...
Pikitup’s distribution of 240 litre bins in Ivory Park in Midrand has been completed and a total of 36 000 bins have been distributed to the residents in the area....
The quest to ensure that the City of Johannesburg preserves the lifespan of its remaining landfill sites and increase the economic benefits of the recycling industry to create jobs and...
​The leadership of the City of Johannesburg attended the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting at Westbury Hall in Region B on 21 April 2021....
​The Smart Mobility Weekends service delivery campaign entered its second week on 17 and 18 April 2021, with the programme already yielding positive results in addressing major road defects within...
Joburgers can expect thrills and vibrant vibes when the City hosts the 25th edition of the annual 947 Ride Joburg bicycle contest on Sunday, 21 November....
​​Residents have until Wednesday, 5 May to comment on the contents of the draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget before they’re sanctioned by council....
​The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, hosted the first hybrid IDP meeting for Region A in Rabie Ridge Hall on Saturday, 17 April 2021....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, is set to begin phase two of the construction of the Kaalfontein Multipurpose Centre, Ebony Park and Ivory...
​The City of Johannesburg launched its long-awaited online radio station, Joburg Pulse FM, at Ivory Park Emthojeni Taxi Rank on Thursday 15 April 2021. In an aim to close the...
​Day three of the mayoral service delivery blitz in Ivory Park culminated with the pomp and fanfare launch of the City’s maiden digital radio station, Joburg Pulse....
n a groundbreaking commitment to reconstruct the profile of human settlements and the space economy, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Housing, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, turned the sod...
​The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, joined by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs) as the City of Johannesburg leadership hosted a consultative...
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A perfect fusion of recycled materials and African elements, crafted into an exquisite end product. Cynthia Thusi, from Diepsloot in Region A, is a self-made bagmaker and entrepreneur. Six years...

An interesting opportunity is coming to town for aspiring game developers. Two big guns, Animation SA (ASA) and Adanian Labs, are proudly collaborating to host their first game jam at...

​The City of Johannesburg’ Sports Directorate recently joined forces with In-Touch Community Support Group to host hockey clinics at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre in Newlands. “Collaborating with NGOs such...

The Sport and Recreation Directorate recently organised a Learn to Swim Club Development Programme in Soweto as part of the City of Johannesburg’s talent identification and development outreach. The event...

Following its review last year, the City of Johannesburg awaits this year’s Integrated Development Planning (IDP) to engage with its citizens in finding the best solutions to achieving enhanced developments....

​Coronation Recreation Centre came to life at the weekend when boxing lovers came in their numbers to watch a tournament. The tournament was a collaboration between the City of Johannesburg’s...

​It’s been exactly five days, but athletes from Impala Platinum have not stopped walking around as if they own the streets of Jozi after outshone rival corporate teams on 31...

The residents of Jeppestown and adjacent communities will soon have an opportunity to gather in the soon-to-b-opened space to keep fit and healthy.   Families in the area, social groups...

Malcolm Midgley was eight when he began admiring the fire trucks driving past his Randburg home. He knew then that he was going to become a firefighter....

The City of Johannesburg has recently released the findings of the annual Quality of Life Survey and Pikitup has performed outstandingly, according to residents. The annual survey by the Gauteng...

The Health and Social department’s “I serve with a smile” campaign aims to foster a positive working environment within the sector while improving employee morale. The hashtag #JoburgCares is a...

The public safety department held a special prayer service at the Anglican Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin On Thursday, March 31, to pray for officials deployed during the looming...

​Elated cyclists descended on the streets of Soweto for the 20km Soweto Social Ride on Sunday, 27 March 2022. The event, hosted by the Transport Department and Regatammogo, afforded cyclists...

​The final day of play at the Modderfontein Golf Club, east of Johannesburg, had pleasant weather for golfers competing in the 2022 Joburg Ladies Open. Moderate temperature favoured all golfers...

​Swedish pro-golfer, Linn Grant, smiled from ear to ear after winning her first Joburg Ladies Open Tournament on 26 March at the Modderfontein Golf Club. The crowd cheered as the...

​The Executive Director of Transport, Dorothy Mabuza, who is relatively new to the position, has ambitious plans to use technological innovation to develop a world-class public transport system. Dorothy says...

​Not only is the City hosting the Joburg Ladies Open tournament for sporting reasons, but it is also creating fantastic business opportunities for local entrepreneurs and young women in golf....

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is implementing a new fire station with the Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Services (EMS) in Marshalltown. The JDA started the new Central Fire...

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