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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...

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Hosted in the vibrant heart of Joburg, the fair was more than an event; it was a dynamic platform that championed inclusivity, knowledge-sharing, and accessibility within the art world...
​The Joburg Market has hailed the successful hosting of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference—the first time the prestigious global event has been held on African soil....
​The City of Johannesburg will institute a forensic investigation to determine who authorised the unlawful transfer of Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto to private hands—without the knowledge or approval of Council...
Botswana's burgeoning contemporary art scene takes centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg this weekend, offering a dedicated showcase within the fair's International Galleries Platform....
The City of Johannesburg has rolled out a high-impact, city-wide service delivery campaign aimed at restoring cleanliness and order, starting in the inner city (CBD) and recently moving into Region...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) board and executive team are intensifying oversight efforts through regular visits to various rental accommodation projects across the City....
The City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Department brought energy and excitement to Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia at the weekend for its annual CyaZeeVocaVoca Healthy Lifestyle Programme....
For over three decades, Titus Matlawe (57) has been a dedicated presence in the nursing profession, bringing the same passion and commitment to his work as he did when he...
City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers exciting opportunities to unlock Africa's agricultural potential and secure a stronger position in...
As Johannesburg gears up for the RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025, a leading showcase of contemporary African art, the event's INDEX project, titled “Invisible Thread," is set to highlight the...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that the first phase of the major rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Bree Street) is progressing well and remains on track for...
The 8th Annual Joburg Choral Music Festival took place on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at the famous Joburg Theatre, bringing together choirs and music lovers....
​After more than a decade of planning, the R27 billion Southern Farms Mega City Project has officially broken ground at the Bushkoppies Site Camp in Region G of the City...
Nearly 500 Soweto residents converged at the Dhlamini Multipurpose Centre in Reg​ion D for the City of Johannesburg's final Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session....
In the heart of Alexandra, Johannesburg, Sister Idah Makgalemele leads with compassion and purpose as the facility manager at the Eastbank Health Clinic in Region E. Her journey through healthcare...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, has launched the development of a Universal Design Access Plan aimed at ensuring inclusive, accessible, and...
​​The City of Johannesburg is tackling service delivery challenges within the inner city through a high-impact programme recently launched by Ex​ecutive Mayor Councillor Dada Morero....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), in partnership with Pikitup, the City's waste management service provider, is rolling out multi-million rand infrastructure development projects aimed at improving refuse removal and waste...

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