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The City of Johannesburg is preparing to take centre stage on the global platform as it hosts the second African Forum on Urban Forests (AFUF) from 18 to 21 March...
The Weltevreden Park Library buzzed with excitement this week as children immersed themselves in the Coding Games Challenge, an event designed to make learning technology fun and interactive....
The City of Johannesburg has embarked on a significant digital transformation initiative with the introduction of its state-of-the-art e-Procurement System....
The City of Johannesburg, through its Group Finance Department, hosted a successful Open Day at the Roodepoort Customer Service Centre in Florida, Region C....
The City is set to host the highly anticipated J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge on Thursday, 13 March, drawing thousands of corporate athletes to The Wanderers Club for the world's largest...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Health Department, is pleased to announce that the construction of the new Hikhensile Clinic on Lokologa Street, Ivory...
Shaun Norris will take a commanding four-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the Joburg Open International Golf Tournament as he pursues his third DP World Tour title and his...
Scotland's Calum Hill triumphed in a tense sudden-death playoff to win the 2025 Joburg Open on Sunday, edging out South Africans Jacques Kruyswijk and Shaun Norris at Houghton Golf Club....

​A South African Football Association (Safa) Safe Hub, intended to create a viable and attractive option for young people to get involved in football, and a range of life skills...

South Africa's Shaun Norris defied the discomfort of an ear infection to seize the lead at the Joburg Open heading into the weekend at Houghton Golf Club.​...
Large crowds descended on Houghton Golf Club on Saturday as the Joburg Open International Golf Tournament moved into its third day of play under ideal weather conditions. Spectators of all...
Over 40 children from Soweto were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience professional golf up close during the third round of the Joburg Open at Houghton Golf Club. As part...
Riveting and thought-provoking best describe Johannesburg-born visual artist Mahube Diseko's latest international exhibition on queer representation....
Klipspruit West Library, in collaboration with the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) and Klipspruit West Clinic, hosted a substance abuse awareness programme at Tshilidzi Primary...
The City of Johannesburg's Libraries, in partnership with the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), held an inspiring seminar at the Brixton Recreation Centre on 5 March 2025....
The Joburg Open continues to play a strategic role in positioning Johannesburg as a leading destination for investment and tourism, with Executive Mayor Dada Morero describing the tournament as a...
The City of Johannesburg is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Naledi Clinic construction project, which was undertaken by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA)....
Local artist Mongezi Ncombo turned the fairways of Houghton Golf Club into a live art studio during the Joburg Open Pro-Am, creating a striking piece inspired by Johannesburg’s energy and...
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In a bid to bring services closer to elderly residents, the City of Joburg’s pensioner rebates registration drive recently visited the Olivedale Retirement Village in Randburg. At least 100 pensioners...

​The upgrading of the Oval Park and Bertha Solomon Recreation Centre received a certificate of recognition for excellence in urban design when the Institute for 2022 Landscape Architects for South...

The City of Johannesburg is home to a large collection of public art, including many pieces produced over the last 20 years by a City-led public art programme, which continues...

If you ever go to battle, you’ll need Ivy Mabogo (37) on your side. S​he’s a force to be reckoned with and displays bravery in her work as an Emergency...

In an effort to prevent drownings, the City Johannesburg’s Region B officials have taken to teaching toddlers to swim. “Teach them while they are still young,” said Stella Manamela, the...

Executive Mayor Cllr Sello Dada Morero addressed employees of the City of Johannesburg at the Metro Centre on Thursday, 13 October 2022. He told City officials that he was once...

Hundreds of residents from Westbury, Riverlea and surrounding areas braved the scorching heat to listen and engage the newly appointed City of Johannesburg political leadership at the Harvestime Dome in...

The newly refurbished Jabulani Amphitheatre, which is situated in the Soweto theatre complex, is the epitome of historical richness. It has been renewed to its former glory after an outcry...

Children around the Bosmont Recreation Centre had a blast holiday programme and were reluctant to return to school this week. “It is exciting to hear children saying they had fun...

The LGBTI Legacy Games shut down day two on Sunday, 9 October 2022, with amazing goals and lots of entertaining football. The games officially are hosted by the Phuti Lekoloane...

Calories were shed at Johannesburg Girls Preparatory School as Sport and Recreation in Region F hosted an aerobics session as part of the healthy lifestyle programme launched citywide. Anyone can...

There’s nothing that brings Jabulile Mbokazi, commonly known as Jabu, more joy than indigenous storytelling. She becomes part of the tale and gives the best narration of any children’s story....

Residents of Region F in wards 58, 59, 60, 61, and 123 converged on the Brixton Multipurpose Centre for a Community-Based Planning (CBP) workshop on Saturday, 08 October 2022. The...

The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Service Department this week hosted a school holiday programme for children as part of the October transport month activities. Through partnerships and collaboration...

The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation, in partnership with the Hollywood Foundation, Cell C SA Rugby Legends and the South African Rugby Union joined in on the eighth edition...

Mak Manaka, an award-winning poet and author, will collaborate with multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Jiyane and the Alexander Choir to present a live lyrical and sonic expression of love, poetry, and music...

Residents of Johannesburg and the surrounding areas are invited to participate in the monthly Zoo Trot at the Joburg Zoo, hosted this Sunday, 9 October by Johannesburg City Parks and...

Emmarentia Library recently hosted a learning and reading experience for children aged between 4 and 12 years. The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services (LIS) provides citizens with access...

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