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Johannesburg invites families and friends to reconnect this festive season, offering scenic parks, iconic landmarks, vibrant markets, family-friendly outings and nostalgic gatherings that celebrate togetherness, culture and the city’s warm...
The Johannesburg Development Agency is upgrading the High Court Precinct to improve safety, accessibility, urban management and public amenities through redesigned streets, landscaping, universal access features and coordinated stakeholder engagement...
The City of Johannesburg marked National Disability Rights Day with an inclusive programme at the Johannesburg Zoo, offering psychosocial support, educational activities and recreational engagement while highlighting dignity, equal opportunity...
After two decades away from pageantry, 48-year-old Thabile Mabele returns as a Mrs Township South Africa semi-finalist, using her platform to champion empowerment, community upliftment and safer spaces while inspiring...
The City of Johannesburg hosted its first environmental by-laws workshop, educating residents on air pollution, waste management and enforcement. Over 100 participants attended, strengthening community awareness, responsibility and collaboration to...
City Power has brightened Joburg’s inner city with new streetlights and festive displays, boosting safety, visibility and holiday spirit. The refurbished installations, launched by City leadership, form part of the...
Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Department hosted a Climate Action Implementation workshop to review progress, showcase high-impact projects, and plan future priorities as the City advances its Climate Action Plan with...
The Joburg Market hosted Ghanaian delegates from the ASSETS programme to strengthen AfCFTA-aligned trade ties, showcase market operations, and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration across the agricultural value chain between...
The JDA and NYDA have formalised a strategic partnership to boost youth empowerment in Johannesburg, focusing on skills development, enterprise growth, inclusive infrastructure opportunities, and coordinated support systems to expand...
The City of Johannesburg has launched an Investment Fast-Tracking Team to accelerate approvals and support businesses. The initiative, part of the “Meet the City” programme, tackles bottlenecks, strengthens stakeholder engagement...
The Festival of Lights has transformed Joburg Theatre into a glowing wonderland, delighting families with shimmering installations, illuminated animals, live performances and festive treats, creating a magical holiday experience for...
The rain held off just long enough on Saturday, 28 November 2025, for dozens of energetic young people to lace up their hiking boots and take over Kloofendal Nature Reserve...
The 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon drew 18,000 runners and international acclaim, highlighting Soweto’s cultural pride and Johannesburg’s strong event-hosting capacity. Despite challenging weather, the City’s seamless coordination ensured another...
The City of Johannesburg launched its 16 Days of Activism campaign with a powerful call to action, uniting departments, partners and survivors to confront gender-based violence and champion healing, advocacy...
The City celebrated White Cane Safety Day in Soweto, honouring visually impaired residents, promoting inclusion and showcasing Blind SA’s empowering initiatives, including locally manufactured white canes and expanded support programmes....
Stakeholders and residents united for the Soweto Marathon Clean-up Initiative, preparing “The People’s Race” route through a coordinated effort involving the City, African Bank, Pikitup and community members to create...
The G20 Summit reaffirmed Johannesburg’s resilience and ambition, as the city delivered seamless service delivery, welcomed global leaders, and boosted tourism – reinforcing its status as a competitive, confident and...
After completing a six-month programme in China, three JRA staff brought back expertise in modern construction materials, advanced road repair methods, and AI-driven infrastructure monitoring, offering new solutions for Johannesburg’s...
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A perfect fusion of recycled materials and African elements, crafted into an exquisite end product. Cynthia Thusi, from Diepsloot in Region A, is a self-made bagmaker and entrepreneur. Six years...

An interesting opportunity is coming to town for aspiring game developers. Two big guns, Animation SA (ASA) and Adanian Labs, are proudly collaborating to host their first game jam at...

​The City of Johannesburg’ Sports Directorate recently joined forces with In-Touch Community Support Group to host hockey clinics at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre in Newlands. “Collaborating with NGOs such...

The Sport and Recreation Directorate recently organised a Learn to Swim Club Development Programme in Soweto as part of the City of Johannesburg’s talent identification and development outreach. The event...

Following its review last year, the City of Johannesburg awaits this year’s Integrated Development Planning (IDP) to engage with its citizens in finding the best solutions to achieving enhanced developments....

​Coronation Recreation Centre came to life at the weekend when boxing lovers came in their numbers to watch a tournament. The tournament was a collaboration between the City of Johannesburg’s...

​It’s been exactly five days, but athletes from Impala Platinum have not stopped walking around as if they own the streets of Jozi after outshone rival corporate teams on 31...

The residents of Jeppestown and adjacent communities will soon have an opportunity to gather in the soon-to-b-opened space to keep fit and healthy.   Families in the area, social groups...

Malcolm Midgley was eight when he began admiring the fire trucks driving past his Randburg home. He knew then that he was going to become a firefighter....

The City of Johannesburg has recently released the findings of the annual Quality of Life Survey and Pikitup has performed outstandingly, according to residents. The annual survey by the Gauteng...

The Health and Social department’s “I serve with a smile” campaign aims to foster a positive working environment within the sector while improving employee morale. The hashtag #JoburgCares is a...

The public safety department held a special prayer service at the Anglican Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin On Thursday, March 31, to pray for officials deployed during the looming...

​Elated cyclists descended on the streets of Soweto for the 20km Soweto Social Ride on Sunday, 27 March 2022. The event, hosted by the Transport Department and Regatammogo, afforded cyclists...

​The final day of play at the Modderfontein Golf Club, east of Johannesburg, had pleasant weather for golfers competing in the 2022 Joburg Ladies Open. Moderate temperature favoured all golfers...

​Swedish pro-golfer, Linn Grant, smiled from ear to ear after winning her first Joburg Ladies Open Tournament on 26 March at the Modderfontein Golf Club. The crowd cheered as the...

​The Executive Director of Transport, Dorothy Mabuza, who is relatively new to the position, has ambitious plans to use technological innovation to develop a world-class public transport system. Dorothy says...

​Not only is the City hosting the Joburg Ladies Open tournament for sporting reasons, but it is also creating fantastic business opportunities for local entrepreneurs and young women in golf....

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is implementing a new fire station with the Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Services (EMS) in Marshalltown. The JDA started the new Central Fire...

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