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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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The SA India Day Carnival returns to Wanderers Stadium with vibrant performances, cultural fusion, Indian cuisine, and family-friendly entertainment—bringing the colours, flavours, and spirit of India to the heart of...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele marked Women’s Day in Alexandra, honouring the township’s resilient women and emphasising their vital role in shaping families, communities, and the nation’s social and economic progress....
MMC Anthea Leitch honoured Women’s Day by supporting GBV survivors in Eldorado Park and Davidsonville, urging action, stronger protections, and renewed community resolve to empower women and confront gender-based violence....

City Power has expressed satisfaction with the apprehension of three individuals, one of whom is an employee of the entity, for their involvement in cable theft and vandalism. The trio...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, visited Amakhosikazi Amahle home, which is an organisation in Alexandra that looks after physically challenged children and adults....

The JDA has begun constructing a new Rea Vaya BRT station in Sandton, triggering temporary lane reductions and detours. Once complete, the project will boost public transport capacity and improve...
UJ’s groundbreaking SIM|BIO|ART exhibition showcases Africa’s first creative microbiology biolab, where artists use living materials to explore climate, culture, and innovation—positioning the continent at the forefront of bioart research....
GIS Specialist Roxanne-Pyal Parthab overcame financial hurdles to build a thriving career in geoinformatics, now helping shape Joburg’s digital future while inspiring women to pursue opportunities in this evolving, tech-driven...
​The City of Johannesburg’s Sports and Recreation under Community Development in partnership with Spar distributed Bata school shoes to Orange Grove Primary School pupils on Tuesday, 1 August 2023....
The JDA has begun construction of the Chris Hani Sports Complex in Orange Farm, a modern multi-facility development set to boost youth sports, enhance public spaces, and create a vibrant...
Nestlé Bar-One partnered with the City to install a full backup power system at Randburg Library, ensuring uninterrupted study spaces and reliable access to online services during loadshedding....
The City of Johannesburg and Spar gifted new Bata school shoes to Orange Grove Primary pupils as part of a Mandela Month drive aiming to distribute 10 000 pairs and...
The City of Johannesburg maintains its unwavering resilience in the face of economic pressures and a recent downgrade by Global Credit Rating Company Limited ("GCR")....
The City of Johannesburg is strengthening support for employees battling substance abuse through its Employee Assistance Programme, promoting rehabilitation over discipline to ensure safer workplaces and compassionate, health-focused intervention....
Joburg’s new e-Health programme will digitise patient records across all clinics, enabling easier access, faster service, mobile booking for chronic patients, and improved continuity of care as the City moves...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo and the DSI are hosting National Science Week, engaging 3 000 pupils with hands-on STEM activities and demonstrations to inspire future scientists and showcase local...
Soweto Theatre’s Legends Tribute Concert honours music icon Babsy Mlangeni with powerful performances by top artists, celebrating his legacy and influence while taking audiences on a nostalgic musical journey....
Property owners who missed the 2023 valuation objection window can still challenge their property values via a Section 78 query, requesting a review with evidence at the City’s Valuations Administration...

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