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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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​Improved connectivity and mobility are imminent in the Jabulani Node in Soweto upon the completion of Molapo Bridge. Currently at 80% completion, the bridge will connect the community of Molapo...

​“As the Government of Local Unity (GLU) we are determined to build a liveable, resilient and sustainable City to transform and improve the daily lived experience of our communities. We...

Ear-blasting music and the loud squeals of delight from young children permeated the air south of Joburg when the #CyaZeeVocaVoca mobile stage truck pulled through with its adrenalin-filled fitness activities....

​​The community of Northern Farm, which is situated just outside Diepsloot, laid bare their service delivery challenges during the recent Chair of Chair’s oversight programme dubbed Bua Le Sechaba. Bua...

Award-winning vocalist and songwriter, Mbuso Khoza is billed to perform a riveting rendition of the historic Battle of Isandlwana in a captivating monologue at the Soweto theatre later this month....

​​​As the world celebrates International Museum Day on Tuesday, 18 May, the City invites residents to mark the auspicious occasion by visiting public museums and galleries. To celebrate the day,...

Commercial radio station, 947 and telecommunications firm, Huawei are billed to host yet another multimedia extravaganza featuring the cream of the crop in South African music, performing alongside emerging local...

​Property owners whose municipal accounts are in arrears have until Saturday, 31 July to apply for the City’s improved debt rehabilitation programme, which offers amnesty to those afflicted by the...

Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg Cllr Nonceba Molwele encouraged people to recommit to the efforts of building communities that are grounded on positive values. She said this...

The City’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoff Makhubo is confident Joburg’s Pothole Patrol task-force will not only augment the quality of JRA’s work but will speed up the repair of road...

In a ground-breaking initiative meant to upskill Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College students, the City has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South West Gauteng...

​In a moving tribute to commemorate International Nurses Day, Health and Social Development MMC, Cllr Eunice Mgcina describes the City’s Covid-19 frontliners as the backbone of municipal efforts to provide...

​More than 100 student volunteers from the University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, braved the rain and cold to participate in the #KleenaJoburg campaign. The clean-up took place on Saturday, 08...

The City of Joburg’s Region C had IDP meeting on Saturday in the City Town Hall in Roodepoort. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety Cllr Mally Mokoena made...

​​​Accelerated service delivery campaign gains momentum in Region F The City of Johannesburg’s Region F is moving with speed in executing the 120 days Accelerated Service Delivery Programme. ​One of...

It was a fun-filled time at most recreation facilities in the City of Johannesburg as children gathered under strict lockdown conditions to play. Sport and Recreation Assistant Director Joyce Jiyane...

​Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is gifting mothers in the city free access into the zoo on Sunday, 9 May 2021, to celebrate Mother’s Day. This is to honour Mzansi’s...

The private sector is ready to go to work with the City of Joburg. The business community once again pledged its support to the City in delivering sustained basic services...

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