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The City of Johannesburg is proud to mark a major milestone in its literary and cultural history — the Johannesburg City Library (JCL) celebrates its 90th anniversary on Wednesday, 6...
Grace Ramadi is the creative mind behind the infographics, posters, and overall Corporate Identity (CI) of the City of Johannesburg....
​​​Residents of Dlamini, Soweto, have rejected the City of Johannesburg's proposed Informal Settlement Policy during a recent stakeholder engagement session — a response that contrasts with more constructive consultations held...
As part of its 2040 Growth and Development Strategy (2040 GDS), the City of Johannesburg is working to upgrade public and non-motorised transport options....
The Joburg Market is proud to welcome Neony Market Agents, a new Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) accredited agent, to its vibrant network of fresh produce trade....
Aspiring young builders and innovators recently gathered at Brixton Multipurpose Centre for the Youth in Construction Summit, a dynamic platform to shape the future of the construction industry....
Tebello Sengoara (33), a Library Assistant at Linden Library, received an honorary mention at the prestigious Next Library Changemaker Awards 2025 in for her innovative “Green Shelf Network" concept....
The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services, under the Department of Community Development, recently held a community outreach programme in the Jerusalem informal settlement in Roodepoort....
​Wits University engineering students swapped lectures for hard hats on 24 July 2025, touring five Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) projects to see urban development in action....
In a proactive step to enhance financial security and operational integrity, Joburg Market has partnered with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to train its cashiers in advanced cash handling...
In a proud moment for South African golf, Tshepo Nyambi, the Tournament Director of the Joburg Ladies Open, took centre stage as a referee at the 153rd edition of The...
​​​The City of Johannesburg's Department of Environment and Infrastructure Services, through its Waste Management and Regulation Unit, hosted an awards ceremony on 22 July 2025 to recognise trainees of the...
The City of Johannesburg's Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) through its Climate Change and Air Quality Unit...
Joburg Property Company (JPC) has been recognised as one of South Africa's Top Gender-Empowered Companies by Topco Media, in partnership with Standard Bank....
Commuters have less than 10 days to help shape the future of Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system by taking part in an operational assessment survey before the...
The City of Johannesburg's MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, accompanied by the Speaker of Council, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, officially broke ground on Phase 4 of the Riverside View...
The Joburg Market is reaffirming its commitment to employee well-being and workplace safety through a series of focused training sessions facilitated by the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services....
Leading the charge, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) uplifted eight under-resourced Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, touching the lives of 435 children through essential donations....
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cenes of Joburg Metro Police Department’s officers confiscating unregistered informal trader​s’ goods on the streets of the city will soon be a thing of the past. It follows the recent...

“Ode to the Blanket” is the theme of this year’s Africa Day Groove festival to be staged at the Soweto Theatre on Saturday, 28 May from noon.   The theme...

If you happen to be in the vicinity of Constitution Hill in Joburg, pop in for the MTV Base Africa Day celebrations taking place from today, 25 May 2022, until...

he Creative Native Vintage Car Show and Picnic is a calendar highlight not to be missed. The City of Johannesburg’s James Hall Museum of Transport will host the curated outdoor...

“Music in its many genres has always been part of our heritage as residents of the City of Joburg; it has become an inseparable part of who we are as...

​“Until recently, ageing was viewed solely as a burden. With increasing years came increasing illnesses, costs, and functional problems.” That’s what Cllr Ronald Harris, the Member of the Mayoral Committee...

Living in a fast-paced city like Johannesburg makes it necessary to find quiet spaces to help you unwind and enjoy the cultural activities that remove you from the rat race....

During her maiden State of the City Address last month, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mpho Phalatse, announced the construction of 10 new clinics in the...

​​​The City of Johannesburg’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Directorate, in collaboration with Khanya College, recently hosted the Khanya College Jozi Book Fair 2022 monthly courses and performances at the Workers’...

​The City of Johannesburg is positioning itself to become more energy independent, said the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, as she officially kick-started the inaugural...

​​​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso, joined Housing officials and Region D Councillor from Ward 15 to address the issuing...

​Stepping into the life of zookeeper Philemon Magoba gives us a new perspective on what it’s like to spend a day surrounded by animals, big and small....

​The Jabulani Safe Hub sport facility is a prime demonstration of a fruitful, multi-stakeholder public-private-partnership that has resulted in the creation of a dimensional public space. ​ Launched late last...

​​Dibuseng Mokwena’s (31) floral business has flourished to new heights thanks to the assistance of a Soweto Opportunity Centre. The Orlando East entrepreneur is now looking forward to opening a...

The City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation directorate recently hosted the Games 4 Change: Ladies Top 8 Football Spectacular Knockout and Final (Region C) at Braamfisher Multipurpose Centre....
​You would have sworn that Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns were playing against the Phefeni Glamour Boys, Kaizer Chiefs, at the weekend at Eldorado Park Ext 9 Stadium....
The Chair of Chairs in the City of Joburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele hosted ‘Women of Influence’ event under the theme: Leading by Influence – Women Leading the Healing and Restoration...

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