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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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​The Riverside View Social Housing Project represents a pivotal chapter in the City of Johannesburg’s pursuit of equitable living conditions, said Anthea Leitch, the MMC for Human Settlements in the...
The City of Johannesburg and Joburg Water marked World Water Week by urging residents to save water, embrace innovation, and help protect the city’s growing water needs through simple conservation...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele visited the family of 13-year-old Tylin Nxumalo after her discriminatory expulsion, condemning racism and pledging stronger civic education to promote inclusion and protect children’s rights in Johannesburg...

The Chair of Chairs in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lloyd Phillips, held a multi-stakeholder forum at the Metro Centre in Braamfontein to find solutions to issues related to unrehabilitated...

PIER officer Mohamad Shariff Mahri reflects on 40 years of service, where he became a lifeline to communities through rescue work, counselling, and outreach—proving that his calling to help others...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele honoured Tshegofatso Pule’s memory with her family, using the moment to amplify the fight against gender-based violence and urge stronger community protection from dangers linked to illegal...

Over 50 female entrepreneurs were empowered at the City’s Opportunity Centre at the Joburg Market on Thursday, 17 August 2023. The programme themed at ‘Women in Business Evolve’ hosted by...

The JDA and Quadrant Systems donated sanitary pads to 980 girls at David Makhubo Secondary School, supporting dignity, education, and empowerment while highlighting how public–private partnerships can uplift young women...
Regional Director Irene Mafune leads Johannesburg’s bustling Region F with focus and resilience, championing women in leadership while driving urban management, service delivery, and a vision for a cleaner, safer,...
The JRA has re-commissioned its Booysens asphalt plant after a year-long shutdown, restoring in-house asphalt production to boost road maintenance efficiency, cut costs, and accelerate resurfacing and pothole repair across...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) hosted a dynamic engagement session for the Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) engineering students...
City Power has begun rolling out free smart meters across Johannesburg, replacing outdated units before the 2024 TID deadline to improve energy management, reduce load-shedding impacts, and enhance security through...
The newly refurbished Mayibuye Clinic now serves over 500 patients daily, offering improved spaces, better screening, and expanded child immunisation services, strengthening access to quality primary healthcare for communities in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, recently held a Social Workers’ Imbizo....
​The past weekend was action packed with the women’s football teams competing to be the tournament winners....
The City of Johannesburg and Spar donated 10 000 school shoes across seven regions, uplifting vulnerable pupils and boosting their confidence during Mandela Month, with heartfelt celebrations at schools in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, recently held a Social Workers’ Imbizo....
Sister Samukelisiwe Shezi turned personal tragedy into purpose, finding her calling in nursing. Now serving Marlboro’s Thoko Mngoma Clinic, she brings compassion, faith, and dedication to every patient she cares...

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