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Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg's waste management company, will operate as usual during the Easter public holidays....
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED) has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the creative industry as a powerful engine for economic transformation and urban renewal....
In celebration of World Art Day, 15 April, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Community Development Department, is proud to announce Lorenzo Nassimbeni as...
Residents of Soweto gathered at a packed Orlando East Communal Hall on Saturday, 12 April 2025, to share their views on the City's draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP)....
In celebration of World Art Day on 15 April 2025 — a day that highlights the vital connection between art and society — the recently completed Naledi Clinic in Soweto...
More than 500 girls from two Soweto schools received dignity packs on Friday, 11 April 2025, as part of the Birdies for Dignity campaign — a charitable initiative linked to...
The City of Johannesburg's Social Development Department, in partnership with Futura Special School in Ridgeway, hosted the second annual Autism Awareness Big Walk & Fun Day 2025 on Saturday, 12...
The fourth edition of the City of Johannesburg's Employee Engagement Day wrapped up on a high note at Marks Park in Emmarentia on Friday, 11 April 2025....
The City of Johannesburg's Director for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Vuyisile Mshudulu, says South Africa leads the African continent in terms of government investment in the cultural and creative industries...
Returning to the City is both a privilege and a profound moment of redemption....
Today, City of Johannesburg staff came together at Marks Park in Emmarentia for their fourth annual Employee Day—a vibrant celebration of health, teamwork, and fun....
The City of Johannesburg held an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session at Marlboro Community Hall in Region E on Thursday, 10 April 2025....
Nestled between Halls 8 and 9 at Joburg Market is a thriving cold-pressed juice business run by Vuyisile Siboza—an entrepreneur whose journey into agroprocessing began with a personal health wake-up...
The MMC for Human Settlements in Johannesburg, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, has called on communities to contribute to crucial public consultations on the city’s new Informal Settlements Policy - a blueprint...
The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its support for the creative industry, with a renewed focus on the film sector....
Hope is rising among Soweto residents for the growth of their small businesses, as City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero announced that the Spaza Shop Support Fund offers a vital...
Despite the rain and chilly weather, Region B residents showed up in large numbers on Tuesday night, 8 April 2025, to participate in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session and...
In a bold fusion of comfort, functionality, and modern design, the R18.6 million Nederburg Student Accommodation in Hillbrow is fast emerging as a beacon of opportunity for Johannesburg's youth....
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​In her ice white lab coat, Cebile Myeni, a Laboratory Analyst at Joburg Water, says the process of ensuring residents have access to safe drinking water is based on rigorous...

Thanks to Operation Buya Mthetho, a multidisciplinary crime-fighting initiative, a raft of measures to combat grime and crime in Johannesburg are bearing fruit. These were the sentiments of the Public...

​The City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F hosted a Women’s month event on Thursday, 18 August 2022, at the Region F Head Office, CJ Cronje...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Vasco da Gama, addressed a youth empowerment day at Danie Van Zyl recreation Centre in Region B on Wednesday, 17...

Tennis for Life Academy’s mission is to introduce, teach, coach, motivate, educate and inspire people to achieve maximum tennis performance and life balance. The centre came to life as youngsters...

​High school learners in Soweto who read the novel, My Children! My Africa! as part of their prescribed curriculum will be treated to nine days of back-to-back theatre experiences when...

​“My passion is to work with young people and more so, children. I strongly believe that in times like today, it is important for us to reach out to the...

​The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation Region A went all out to show that working out and incorporating positive changes into your daily routine can help you build a...

​The City continues to celebrate women in South Africa and the courageous and victorious milestones they are reaching. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Ronald Harris was...

The Joburg Theatre presents Mozart’s Don Giovanni, featuring a top local and international cast and crew, including Gauteng Choristers, and music by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO). The classic production,...

More people in disadvantaged areas are connecting to free internet, thanks to the City of Joburg’s wi-fi roll-out project. With an increasing number of people owning smartphones and the disruptions...

​The long-awaited induction of ward committee members finally gets underway tomorrow Saturday, 13 August 2022. Regions G (Eldorado Park, Lenasia, Ennerdale, Orange Farm, Vlakfontein, Zakariya Park, Poortjie, Lehae, Protea South,...

​Her desire to learn has always been the driving force behind her success, propelling her to break new ground, leave her mark and pave the way for other women. Yolanda...

​The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation, Gauteng Department of Education, Midrand Local Football Association and D9 School Sport Committee hosted the Women/Girls Football Development programme at Rabie Ridge Stadium....

The streets of Joburg were painted in pink with the Totalsports Women’s Race on Women’s Day at Marks Parks after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. The 5km and 10km...

​​​​Doreen Jacobs walked into the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) about 26 years ago as a secretary. She’s now the Wayleave Assistant Manager and is proud to have advanced in a...

Speaker of Council Cllr Vasco da Gama hosted a Women’s Day event at the Metro Centre on Tuesday, 9 August 2022 to promote women of excellence in the City of...

Soweto Theatre was filled with nothing but exciting energy and the spirit of social cohesion as the Herstory International Theatre Festival reached its finale, which brought about plenty of experiences...

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