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​The MMC for Health and Social Development has described social workers as the backbone of the City’s response to a myriad of social ills facing residents. Cllr Eunice Mgcina says...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Housing in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso, led the Accelerated Service Delivery Operation in collaboration with Citizen Relationship and Urban...

Sethembiso Zulu’s maiden solo exhibition attempts to thoroughly debunk a few myths and stereotypes regarding amaZioni while highlighting intricacies of Southern Africa’s largest religious faith.​ Flighted through the website of...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso, joined Department of Housing officials to conduct an oversight visit at Rugby Club as...

The James Hall Museum of Transport, which boasts some of the most valuable collection of vehicles dating back to the 1800s, has not been spared from the ravages of the...

The City of Johannesburg has stepped up its efforts to “END TB” by 2030 as per World Health Organisation’s END TB strategy. As part of our efforts to eliminate TB,...

Encourage, lead, and inspire. These are some of the words that resonated with every guest and keynote speaker at the International Women’s Day event hosted by the City’s Chair of...

​More than 5 000 municipal health practitioners are earmarked for Covid-19 vaccines within the coming weeks, with the first group of 16 officials having already been inoculated. Health and Social...

​The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, has urged the newly appointed and retained entities non-executive directors, independent audit committee members and advisory committee members to put the...

​The City has renewed its vigour to tackle a recently highlighted double risk in human capital management, which if not addressed, will hurt organisational productivity. A recent risk audit by...

​​The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele was live on various platforms such as the City of Joburg’s social media platforms, her own page “Nonceba Molwele” on Facebook and @Speaker_CoJ...

The City and Region F residents pondered over solutions during their virtual Community Based Planning (CBP) on Tuesday evening, 2 March 2021. Region F lies in the heart of the...

A patient has written a heart-warming letter to the Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, complimenting all staff at the City’s Esselen Street Clinic in Hillbrow for rendering quality healthcare services....

​The City of Joburg Region F is continuing with the Kleena Joburg campaign this week with special focus on Ward 118, Malvern, which is an area with several service delivery...

​​​Broken glass, steel wire, strewn paper and plastic are being cleared from blocked stormwater drains across the City, as the municipality tackles flooding and illegal dumping, which endanger the integrity...

​The MMC for Economic Development in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Lawrence Khoza, met the owners and management of Wasaa Gasses and the CEO and staff of Lanseria City Airport...

Newly recruited JMPD officers have been given the command to breathe harder down the necks of criminals, as the City pushes through measures to revitalise its grand crime-fighting master plan....

As a democratic society, the City of Johannesburg must ensure that in all that it does to improve the lives and livelihood of its citizens and as local government it...

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Joburg Libraries are bringing Mandela Month to life with fun, educational holiday programmes from 4–21 July. Kids can enjoy storytelling, coding, discussions, and interactive activities celebrating Madiba’s legacy across the...
​The Soweto Theatre Music Tutorial Programme recently concluded with a mesmerising musical performance concert, helmed by two of South Africa's most esteemed arts administrators and conductors, Kutlwano Masote and Sifiso...
Following the tremendous success of its inaugural national tour in 2022, the highly anticipated second national tour of the internationally acclaimed Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is set to take place...
Phaphama Football Club are the 2023 DStv eKasi Champs of Champs after whipping Swidi Wodwa Football Club....
MMC Jack Sekwaila is driving Joburg’s turnaround with a focus on cleaner neighbourhoods, reliable water and energy, safer communities and sustainable alternative power—calling for teamwork and resident involvement to rebuild...
A groundbreaking partnership between the City of Johannesburg and SourceFin has channelled R23 million into 16 SMMEs, boosting service delivery, enabling business growth, and creating jobs through accessible funding support....

The one-day workshop hosted on Thursday, 29 June 2023, by City’s Opportunity Centre at the Joburg Market in City Deep, Johannesburg, created a platform for job seekers and small businesses...

Region G’s Regional Health Deputy Director Olga Kruger uses the words “eventful” and “meaningful” to describe the past three decades she’s been working in the City. She attributes her choice...

Discovery Insure and Avis Southern Africa have joined forces with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to create a cross-sector partnership that will tackle the pothole problem in the City head-on....

The beloved Alexandra township known for its turbulent history and fascinating stories is becoming even more well-known for shaping some of South Africa’s up and coming stars and entrepreneurs such...

About 120 young farmers had a stimulating, interactive and informative market access day on Wednesday, June 28 2023, at the Joburg Market in City Deep, Johannesburg. Hosted by Joburg Fresh...

Renowned orchestra conductor Kutlwano Masote has joined forces with the Joburg City Theatres Music Tutorial Programme to curate a week-long series of music exchange workshops which will culminate in a...

Councillor Lubabalo Cecil Magwentshu, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development, is spearheading a transformative approach to community development. Balancing his roles as a dedicated husband to...

Johannesburg is facing a heat island effect due to the absorption and retention of heat by buildings, pavement, and other human-made structures. This is likely to increase energy consumption and...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, held a Youth Summit last week at the Metro Centre in Braamfontein as part of celebrating Youth Month....

The City of Johannesburg’s libraries recently hosted a MobiReadathon final for grade 8 pupils at the University of Johannesburg Library. There were 11 high school that took part in the...

Dr Petra Smit (60), the Deputy Director for Finance in the Group Corporate and Shared Services department, is a force to be reckoned with not just on the work front...

The second Soweto Investment Conference officially kicked off on 22 June 2023 and for the next two days all roads will lead to the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Delegates and investors...

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