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The City hopes a newly launched multimedia exhibition on the historic Rivonia trial ignites public interest in some of the seminal moments of South Africa’s struggle history and will help...
Council has ratified an HR decision to digitise the recruitment process, setting the municipality on a path to a paperless and techno-savvy future. The MMC of Group Corporate and Shared...
“I now feel like somebody in this life and the community that I come from. People now look at me differently because I bring solutions to many problems that they...
The Executive Mayor has vowed to improve the allocation of public housing stock to the City’s indigents, in a bid to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in Johannesburg. “All units will go...
MMC Mpho Moerane says Pikitup’s offer to collect bulky waste directly from Joburg households helps the entity divert recyclable material away from landfill sites, which are overburdened. The City’s waste...
The City of Joburg Region F has once again embarked on two-week long Kleena Joburg reloaded campaign, which focuses on clearing illegal dumping, collecting waste, cleaning streets, sidewalks, fixing water...
Cllr Lawrence Khoza, the MMC for Economic Development has renewed the City’s pledge to make Johannesburg business-friendly, following extensive consultations with the sector. Cllr Khoza has been undertaking various engagements...
Do you have a pilot-ready digital solution for modern-day challenges faced by the City of Joburg? Does your business enterprise develop smart technologies that can help the City deliver services...
he Braamfontein student precinct will be a much safer place henceforth thanks to the City’s rejuvenated Crime Prevention Plan, which promises tougher action against the scourge. Launched on the Nelson...
The following employees retired during the lockdown after over 30 years of service to the City. They are now free to do anything with their time and pension money. They...
One of a series of virtual Community-Based Planning (CBP) sessions organised by the Speaker of Council has heard demands by residents of Region D in Soweto for the municipality to...
The new state-of-the-art Selby Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) depot, which will be designated for Phase 1B and Phase 1C operations, is taking shape among the older, heavier industrial...
The MMC for Development Planning, Cllr Thapelo Amad has welcomed a decision by the Department of Labour and Employment to grant the City temporary access to the Metro Link to...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development, Cllr Margaret Arnolds is on a whirlwind tour of the City, cutting overgrown grass and weeds and beautifying parks and...
The City seeks your virtual comment to draft a new property rates policy as required by prescripts of municipal governance. The current rates policy (2020/21) is under routine review to...
Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele is hosting a series of virtual public consultations to give residents free rein to determine the substance and character of the City’s Integrated Development...
MMC Eunice Mgcina is using the month of February to cast the spotlight on the perils of unhealthy lifestyle choices and to encourage joburgers to routinely check-up against HIV/Aids, sexually...
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...
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...