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A recent public polling survey conducted by the City's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department [EISD], in partnership with Breathe Cities and the Clean Air Fund, reveals widespread concern over air...
City Power is urging qualifying residents to urgently register for its Free Basi​c Electricity [FBE] Programme, with the July 31 deadline rapidly approaching...
In commemoration of Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg, led by Member of the Mayoral Committee [MMC] for Finance, Cllr. Margaret Arnolds, hosted a vital financial literacy programme at Bonwelong...
Advocate Nolitha Vuyolwethu Ntebe has etched her name in history as the first woman appointed Integrity Commissioner for the City of Johannesburg....
​​​Tucked behind the Helderkruin Clinic​, Region C proudly hosts the City's only public Biokinetics Centre....
The Johannesburg Development Agency [JDA], acting on behalf of the City's Transport Department, has commenced preparatory work for Phase 2 of the Rosebank Public Transport Facility upgrade....
For more than 17 years, renowned urban strategist and international relations expert Zayd Ebrahim has worked to influence the City's diplomatic course....
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has launched a new Digital Application Process to streamline applications for affordable rental housing, enhance security, and combat fraud....
​​​​​​​The cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane are poised to co-host the landmark Urban 20 (U20) Sherpa Meeting and African Mayors Assembly, marking the first time this pivotal gathering convenes on...
​The City has initiated a crucial R6.9 million stormwater drainage upgrade in Ivory Park, a direct response to persistent flooding and tragic drowning incidents in the area....
The City's MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Ma​baso, is spearheading a firm crackdown on lawlessness within city-owned properties....
​A quiet revolution of innovation and hope is unfolding in Johannesburg, driven by Joburg's Smart City Office in collaboration with Wits University....
The City is significantly expanding its Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit system with the fast-tracking of Phase 1C[a], reinforcing its commitment to modern, inclusive, and climate-conscious public transport.​...
​​Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Officer Sibongile Nkabinde has bravely unveiled her 18-year battle with gambling addiction and her subsequent journey to recovery in her new book, Dice of Despair....
The City's Roodepoort Museum is commemorating the 140th anniversary of gold discovery in Johannesburg, a pivotal event that shaped the “City of Gold."...
A dedicated contingent of athletes from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department [JMPD] Athletic Club [AC] is set to participate in the prestigious Comrades Marathon this Sunday, 8 June....
The Johannesburg Development Ag​ency (JDA), on behalf of the City's Development Planning​ Department, has initiated a comprehensive Inner City Street and Informal Trading Plan....
Johannesburg recently pulsated with the spirit of Africa Month, culminating in a vibrant public celebration that echoed Patrice Lumumba's timeless assertion: “Africa will write her own history and it will...
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​The City of Joburg has started with the selection process for the OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion games. The games include athletics, netball, basketball and football, with swimming and rugby...

​The Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, officially launched an awareness campaign on alcoholism in Ivory Park,...

Arnolds, officially launched the Alexandra Safe Hub last week Tuesday, 14 September 2021. The Alexandra Safe Hub has been designed to add value to the community it serves by providing...

​The already vibrant and diversified community of Brixton welcomed the new opening of the Brixton Sport Complex on 16 September 2021 by the Executive Mayor, Councillor Jolidee Matongo, along with...

​The City of Johannesburg is challenging residents to play their part in making their communities green havens by planting indigenous and fruit trees during Arbor Month. The theme for this...

Hello spring! The weather has warmed up and more people are going out. Region A recently hosted an aerobics class next to Lord Khanyile Community Hall in Ivory Park as...

​City Power has appealed to people not to light fires near the electricity infrastructure. This comes after customers near the Heriotdale substation were affected by a power outage, which was...

​Months of behind-the-scene talks have culminated in the signing of new terms of reference between the City of Johannesburg and organised labour on Friday, 10 September 2021. The signing of...

​Topped by a massive structural steel roof canopy that symbolises the organic movement of the public transport industry, the Drieziek public transport facility has changed the landscape in Orange Farm,...

​Many think that the only things on display at a library are books. However, the inner workings of the library can be something of a mystery, especially if you don’t...

​To ensure the LGBTQI+ community is included in the drive for equality, the City of Johannesburg officially launched the Soweto Pride on Thursday, 9 September. It follows the signing of...

​As we step into spring and heritage celebrations, the beautiful city of Joburg has plenty to offer everyone, from scenery to fresh air and even some legacy that we have...

​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Jolidee Matongo, accompanied by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, opened a state-of-the-art facility, the...

Phase 1 of the Jabulani Safe-Hub in Soweto was officially launched by the City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Jolidee Matongo and the Department of Community Development, Sports and Recreation...

​High unemployment among the youth, gender-based violence and a lack of opportunities were some of the reasons young voters are not going to the polls. These were some of the...

Earlier today, 7 September, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing in the City of Joburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso conducted an oversight visit at South Hills Housing Development following a...

To mark International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies, the City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Jolidee Matongo, received an award from the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, Agriculture,...

​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Jolidee Matongo, on Sunday, 05 September 2021, announced that an independent investigation into the quality of the South Hills Mixed Housing...

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