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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 1800m2 Matholesville Multipurpose Centre is part of the City of Johannesburg's strategy to meet demand for new social infrastructure. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is implementing the construction of...
​​​Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) are thrilled to announce that throughout October, all pensioners are invited to enjoy free access to the Johannesburg Zoo during the week....
​The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is excited to announce its participation in the sixth annual Smarter Mobility Africa summit from 2 to 4 October 2024 at the Gallagher Convention Centre...
​As athletes prepare for the highly anticipated African Bank Soweto Marathon, South African runner and defending champion Ntsindiso Mphakathi is eager to defend his title against international competitors, particularly from...
The 2024 Males Netball Championship brought electrifying moments to Ellis Park Arena, with Johannesburg proudly extending its congratulations to Ekurhuleni and Tshwane for their outstanding victories....
South Africa's largest township lit up this past Saturday as communities came together in celebration of Soweto Pride at Dorothy Nyembe Park in Dobsonville, Soweto on Saturday, 28 September 2024....
​​The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday morning, with all four stages of the Sandton Convention Centre reverberating with vibrant performances that stretched...
The highly anticipated Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival kicked off in spectacular style at the Sandton Convention Centre, offering jazz enthusiasts an unforgettable experience with performances spread across five...
​With a new board appointed and the Johannesburg Development Agency's (JDA) 2024/24 financial year in full swing, the agency will take a hands-on approach to addressing the previous financial year's...
​​​Sandton, Gauteng's financial capital, will be transformed into a mecca for jazz when hundreds of jazz enthusiasts and connoisseurs descend on the Sandton Convention Centre for the annual Standard Bank...
Amid South Africa's ongoing energy crisis, Joburg Market continues to set a high standard in the fresh produce industry. As a critical player in maintaining food security, the market has...
​“As we celebrate 30 years of democracy, I couldn't have asked for a better milestone than owning land," said 59-year-old Sophie Manese Mzamo, moments after receiving her title deed from...
​Thousands of runners and walkers filled Johannesburg's inner-city streets for the 10km Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K, held at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown on Heritage Day, Tuesday, 24...
The Department of Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg extends its appreciation to the council for its support on three crucial projects that will benefit more than 100,000 people...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Fresh Produce Market's relocation to its current site in City Deep. From humble beginnings, Joburg Market has shown remarkable resilience, growing from...
​​​Fidelitas Secondary School triumphed over Fons Luminis Secondary School in a tense penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, claiming victory at the VW Train for Life Girls Tournament....
​​The City of Johannesburg is thrilled to host the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K race, taking place on Heritage Day, Tuesday, 24 September 2024....
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) cemented its reputation for excellence at the 2024 National Metropolitan Police Games, held at the Walter Sisulu Sports Complex in Randburg....

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