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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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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. S​he’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...

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