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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 vibrant celebration of art unfolded as the City of Johannesburg Arts, Culture, and Heritage hosted the Joburg Top 20 Public Art Bus Tour recently in the heart of the...

This initiative, spearheaded by several municipal departments and entities, aimed to expedite the delivery of essential services to local communities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for residents. The campaign,...

The Johannesburg Zoo is turning 120 years old and to celebrate the momentous occasion, it plans to make March a month of celebrations. From small beginnings of housing only five...

The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has stepped up to the challenge of ensuring equitable access to the digital realm for everyone living and working in Johannesburg. “Digital connectivity is no...

The inaugural Citizen Information Clinic, hosted by the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg, Advocate Siduduzo Gumede, commenced on Thursday, February 22 2024, at the Riverlea Recreation Centre, heralding the...

​​​The City of Johannesburg’s Library Information Services is launching the second MobiReadathon Reading Competition for high school pupils centred on the theme “Online Safety”. MobiReadathon, a programme fostering reading development...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), which manages infrastructure projects on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, wishes to inform commuters of anticipated traffic disruptions due to the commencement of upgrades...

Prepare yourselves for the eagerly awaited sixth instalment of the Joburg Film Festival, poised to deliver cinematic brilliance right in the heart of City. Running from Tuesday, February 27 2024,...

Meetings Africa, now in its 18th year, is poised to be a catalyst for the growth of the business tourism sector. Organised as a trade show, this annual event is...

At the Annual SS Mendi Commemoration Memorial on February 17, 2024, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, the Speaker of Joburg Council, paid tribute to over 600 men lost at sea on February...

The City of Johannesburg through its wholly owned entity City Power is nearing completion of a first-of-its-kind micro-grid installation project in Alexandra. City Power embarked on the installation of the...

Joburg Tourism is once again joining forces with partners to ignite the Makhelwane Festival, which is making its highly anticipated return for the ninth consecutive year from 16-18 February 2024....

The eLearning initiative of the City of Joburg’s Library and Information Services is experiencing remarkable growth and garnering positive feedback. Participants from the Sakhisizwe Forum, a community associated with the...

For enthusiasts of history, nature, and culture, Howard Geach, a distinguished nature guide from Johannesburg, offers invaluable insights. Geach is celebrated for his expert knowledge of the Cradle of Humankind,...

Two City entities, the Joburg Market and Joburg City Theatres (JCT), boast clean audit outcomes for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The Auditor-General (AG) defines a clean audit as: “The financial...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, has recommenced several crucial infrastructure development projects in Region G after the annual construction industry shutdown in...

The Johannesburg Zoo remains dedicated to accommodating, enriching and conserving wildlife, that is why it is actively supporting the Reverse the Red movement to save critically endangered animal species. City...

The Soweto Theatre recently reverberated with the vibrant rhythms of music and cultural celebration as the City of Johannesburg’s Community Development Department proudly presented the 7th Indigenous Gospel Festival. The...

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