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Cllr Geoff Makhubo has reaffirmed the City’s commitment to transparency and accountability relating to procurement and expenditure on Covid-19 related items. The Executive Mayor’s assertion comes in light of widespread...

​Two suspects are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for possession of stolen copper cables. The pair was apprehended by JPMD officers at the weekend after being caught...

The Executive Mayor has bid farewell to 63-year old songstress Sibongile Khumalo, who was laid to rest at Heroes’ Acre at the West Park Cemetery at the weekend. She died...

​The City of Joburg’s Department of Health and Social Development will hold webinar sessions aimed educating residents about STIs, teenage pregnancy and medical male circumcision as part of the National...

Libraries are normally quiet, but since the lockdowns imposed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, they are eerily still, with no sounds of pages turning from the normal students...

Two tech start-ups, Malii Fintech and Speakk have scooped the maiden Smart City Innovators Awards after developing digital applications that can improve mobility and communication in Johannesburg during the Covid-19...

As globally fêted trombonist, composer and crooner, Jonas Gwangwa is laid to rest in his hometown, the Executive Mayor has labelled him the epitome of the struggle for freedom and...

The Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoff Makhubo has described late legendary songstress, Sibongile Khumalo as a jazz pioneer with a mellifluous voice that transcended generations. Tributes have been pouring in since...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, recently joined in the dialogue on mental health hosted by medical expert Dr Fundile Nyati. Cllr Molwele announced...

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has undertaken to release the national emergency housing grant to help the City with relief efforts in the wake of the raging...

The Executive Mayor has marvelled at the Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu music and acting academy, which is under construction in the Soweto suburb of Jabulani. “This will be an...

The City has vowed to arrange temporary accommodation for scores of people left destitute and displaced after an inferno razed through their makeshift homes in Booysens. Over 700 shacks have...

The City has dismissed malicious reports that its billing system is in a chaotic state and unable to generate accurate customer statements. “Our billing system’s efficiency is intact. The system...

​Renowned jazz trombonist Jonas Gwangwa, who died aged 83 over the weekend, has been fondly remembered by his bereaved family as a caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and...

The Joburg Road Agency’s regional teams have devised an action plan to tackle a backlog road-related defects across the City, with special attention to stormwater infrastructure as we continue to...

The City’s Directorate of Libraries, which oversees all municipal libraries has clinched the 2020 Public Library Innovation Award for its #Covid-19 Facebook digital video series. The award was granted by...

“The lockdown negatively affected our maintenance plan. Employees had to work from home on rotational basis. Proper safeguarding of facilities was impacted and vandalism escalated. Repairs comes at a cost....

Cllr Margaret Arnolds has welcomed a pledge by various business people in Eldorado Park to partner with the City in restoring vandalised public amenities in the area. Cllr Arnolds, who...

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The Department for Higher Education and Training (DHET) partnered with City of Johannesburg's Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F to host an awareness campaign against illegal or bogus...
Johannesburg Metro Police Department's (JMPD) Thabiso Makhetha has achieved an impressive 48th position in his racing category at the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg, held on Sunday, 17 November 2024....
​​International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day has been celebrated globally since 1963 to highlight the transformative power of GIS technology....
​​​Joburg Market is one of Africa's largest fresh produce markets. It's a bustling hub of activity where you can find a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and more....
​​Joburg Market is committed to nurturing and developing its workforce....
The Joburg Market recently hosted a comprehensive food safety compliance workshop at its Opportunity Centre....
​The streets of Johannesburg turned a vibrant purple on Saturday, 16 November 2024, as thousands of enthusiastic runners participated in the annual Hollywoodbets 10km Joburg Race....
​​The City of Johannesburg officially launched the District Men's Parliament on Monday, 18 November 2024, at the Conny Bapela Council Chambers in Braamfontein....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is making significant strides in the construction of the Klipfontein Wellness Centre, a groundbreaking initiative to combat drug and alcohol abuse in Ward 32's Klipfontein...
The City of Johannesburg's Citizen Relationship & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F convened the Regional Councillors Forum meeting at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre on Monday, 18 November 2024....
​​The City of Johannesburg's Directorate of Corporate Geo-Informatics (CGIS) is ramping up efforts to raise awareness about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) this week....
The streets of Johannesburg buzzed with energy early on Sunday, 17 November 2024, as acting Mayor Cllr Eunice Mgcina fired the starter's gun at 5:30am to officially launch the Virgin...
​​The bustling streets of Bantwana Street in Ward 95 came alive with anticipation as the Acting Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, officially launched the Spaza Shop By-law Enforcement...
The City of Johannesburg is actively engaging with communities to raise awareness and educate them about “Diabetes Mellitus", a long-term health condition caused by elevated blood sugar levels primarily linked...
​The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), invites residents and stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft Main Reef Roodepoort Urban Development Framework (UDF)....
​​​When Thabiso Makhetha (32) isn't patrolling the streets as a Tactical Response Unit Officer for the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), he's on two wheels, conquering new challenges....
​​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is advancing the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure into the heart of the City...

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