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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...
A vibrant celebration of art unfolded as the City of Johannesburg Arts, Culture, and Heritage hosted the Joburg Top 20 Public Art Bus Tour recently in the heart of the...
This initiative, spearheaded by several municipal departments and entities, aimed to expedite the delivery of essential services to local communities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for residents. The campaign,...
The Johannesburg Zoo is turning 120 years old and to celebrate the momentous occasion, it plans to make March a month of celebrations. From small beginnings of housing only five...
The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has stepped up to the challenge of ensuring equitable access to the digital realm for everyone living and working in Johannesburg. “Digital connectivity is no...
The inaugural Citizen Information Clinic, hosted by the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg, Advocate Siduduzo Gumede, commenced on Thursday, February 22 2024, at the Riverlea Recreation Centre, heralding the...
The City of Johannesburg’s Library Information Services is launching the second MobiReadathon Reading Competition for high school pupils centred on the theme “Online Safety”. MobiReadathon, a programme fostering reading development...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), which manages infrastructure projects on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, wishes to inform commuters of anticipated traffic disruptions due to the commencement of upgrades...
Prepare yourselves for the eagerly awaited sixth instalment of the Joburg Film Festival, poised to deliver cinematic brilliance right in the heart of City. Running from Tuesday, February 27 2024,...
Meetings Africa, now in its 18th year, is poised to be a catalyst for the growth of the business tourism sector. Organised as a trade show, this annual event is...
At the Annual SS Mendi Commemoration Memorial on February 17, 2024, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, the Speaker of Joburg Council, paid tribute to over 600 men lost at sea on February...
The City of Johannesburg through its wholly owned entity City Power is nearing completion of a first-of-its-kind micro-grid installation project in Alexandra. City Power embarked on the installation of the...
Joburg Tourism is once again joining forces with partners to ignite the Makhelwane Festival, which is making its highly anticipated return for the ninth consecutive year from 16-18 February 2024....
The eLearning initiative of the City of Joburg’s Library and Information Services is experiencing remarkable growth and garnering positive feedback. Participants from the Sakhisizwe Forum, a community associated with the...
For enthusiasts of history, nature, and culture, Howard Geach, a distinguished nature guide from Johannesburg, offers invaluable insights. Geach is celebrated for his expert knowledge of the Cradle of Humankind,...
Two City entities, the Joburg Market and Joburg City Theatres (JCT), boast clean audit outcomes for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The Auditor-General (AG) defines a clean audit as: “The financial...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, has recommenced several crucial infrastructure development projects in Region G after the annual construction industry shutdown in...
The Johannesburg Zoo remains dedicated to accommodating, enriching and conserving wildlife, that is why it is actively supporting the Reverse the Red movement to save critically endangered animal species. City...
The Soweto Theatre recently reverberated with the vibrant rhythms of music and cultural celebration as the City of Johannesburg’s Community Development Department proudly presented the 7th Indigenous Gospel Festival. The...