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The City of Johannesburg, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund (WWF) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute, hosted hundreds of residents for the special Earth Hour outdoor celebration...
South Africa boasts one of the richest cricketing histories in the world, with blind cricket being played here since the 1990s....
Weltevreden Park Library recently celebrated its 40th anniversary....
It is with deep sadness that I express my heartfelt condolences after the passing of Yolanda “Yallunder” Nyembezi on 13 March 2025....
In a move to foster sustainability and elevate environmental consciousness among the youth, the City of Johannesburg's energy utility, City Power, has officially launched an Energy Efficiency Schools competition for...
Former Johannesburg Executive Mayor Amos Masondo was honoured at the AFUF2025 Gala dinner for his pioneering contributions to the City's urban greening efforts....
An imbizos kicked off in Alexandra on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, organised by Region E's Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) to address pressing concerns around by-law enforcement and service...
In a landmark moment for the residents of Soweto, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Dada Morero, officially opened the newly built Naledi Clinic....
The pouring rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of racegoers at the Motsepe Race to Gender Equality at the Randburg Sports Complex this past weekend....
The Lord Khanyile netball courts in Ward 78, Ivory Park, were alive with energy as Sport and Recreation Region A, in collaboration with the Prink Midrand Netball Association, hosted a...
Joburg Tourism successfully hosted a group of 90 tourists from the United States as part of its international destination marketing programme, aimed at positioning Johannesburg as a premier business and...
Libraries across the City of Johannesburg came alive with vibrant celebrations for South African Library Week, offering engaging events for people of all ages on 17 March 2025....
The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling climate change through urban forestry and green space initiatives....
The City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, in partnership with the Pedal Power Association (PPA), is set to reinforce its commitment to sustainable urban mobility with the upcoming Safe Cycling Ride,...
Joburg Market recently participated in the 17th Annual Agricultural Research Symposium and Innovation Expo, hosted by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) in Roodeplaat, Pretoria....
Joburg Market recently supported the Local Farmers and Agro-Processors Programme, hosted by the Soweto Farmers Market, to empower emerging farmers and agro-processors while strengthening food security....
The City of Johannesburg's Waste Management and Regulation Unit, under the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), has partnered with various stakeholders to host waste recycling information-sharing sessions in commemoration...
Tyrin Naidoo's unwavering drive and passion for governance have earned him yet another well-deserved accolade, which he attributes to the steadfast support of his colleagues and the City....
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​At first glance, Hlompho Mphanje appears to be a well-dressed, quiet, and glammed-up fashion icon of note. Which she is, but the true first impression of her is that of...
When the opportunity to clean up the inner-city, improve safety, and rebuild Johannesburg to its former glory arises, Lerato Khiba is first in line to get her hands dirty and...
The Doornkop community in Thulani Extension 1, Soweto, saw the spotlight from the City of Joburg shinning on them when the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho...
September is undeniably a time to celebrate one's traditional heritage and appreciate the country's cultural diversity, hence, the Region B directorate of Sport and Recreation gathered coaches, senior citizens, and...
The City of Johannesburg has launched the Davidsonville Substance Abuse Treatment Centre in its efforts to reduce the increasing scourge of substance abuse....
Joburg City Theatres (JCT) has an award-winning actor steering its artistic vision. Known for his commanding roles in the SABC 2 hit sitcom Stokvel, Netflix’s crime drama Queen Sono, and...
Be the change you want to see and join Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) by participating in this year’s World Clean-up Day on Saturday, 17 September 2022....
​Third World Express, a brand-new musical adapted from an epic poem of the same name, is set to premiere at the Joburg Theatre in what is expected to be a...
From jumps, splits to high kicks, the greatest moves in Region A were on display at Noordwyk Park on Saturday, 10 September 2022, as Sport and Recreation presented a free...
The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services Region C and the University of South Africa staged a two-day International Literacy Day celebrations at Weltevreden Park and Florida libraries....
​After years of contractual and construction disputes, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has finally delivered a state of the art primary healthcare facility to provide services in Norwood, Orchards, and...
​Theatregoers will be buoyed by timeless performances of the well-known ultimate fairy-tale of Cinderella, which is billed for eight performances only on the Joburg Theatre stage....
The City of Johannesburg has been urged to coordinate its efforts at addressing service delivery challenges in Region F. Addressing a Ward Councillor Forum meeting to provide feedback to the...
The Westbury Transformation and Development Centre, which was implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency, has been shortlisted for an award at the 2022 World Architecture Festival in the Completed Buildings:...
The Brixton Multipurpose Centre’s hall was full of City of Joburg employees with and without disabilities who celebrated Casual Day on Friday, 2 September 2022. Casual Day raises awareness on...
Since high school, writing has been Meshack Maluleke’s way of expressing his beliefs, opinions, and thoughts. Today, he is a self-published author. Maluleke is the Regional Manager for Social Development...

Female Public Safety officials have been encouraged to celebrate and uplift one another beyond the festivities of Women’s Month in August of each year. The City’s women in uniform were...

​Melodious voices of scores of female law enforcement officers permeated the air at the intersection of London Road and the N3 motorway in Alexandra, as the JMPD and their SAPS...

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