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The Joburg Zoo is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 121st birthday and invites everyone to join in the festivities throughout March!...
Grade 3 learners at Naturena Primary School celebrated International Mother Language Day through storytelling, learning, and fun on 21 February 2025....
Johannesburg is set to reinforce its position as Africa's leading business tourism destination by hosting the 19th edition of Meetings Africa in 2025....
Dedicated to improving employee skills and creating opportunities for Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants, Joburg Market, in collaboration with City Parks, has completed a landscaping project aimed at developing...
As Johannesburg evolves, the need for integrated spaces that combine residential living with business opportunities has never been greater....
Isaac Lekgothoane is a dedicated City official by day and a passionate writer and storyteller by night....
The City of Johannesburg is preparing to welcome elite golfers from around the world as the 17th edition of the Joburg Open returns to Houghton Golf Club. As the City’s...
The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC), a municipal entity charged with the governance of the City's broadband and ICT infrastructure has launched an ambitious initiative to provide free Wi-Fi access across...
​​Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero led a large-scale clean-up operation, mobilising all City of Johannesburg service delivery and enforcement departments to restore cleanliness, order, and essential services across 11 inner-city...
The Department for Higher Education and Training (DHET) partnered with City of Johannesburg's Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F to host an awareness campaign against illegal private higher...
A total of 50 families have received their title deeds for their homes in Phiri as part of the City of Johannesburg's programme to address the issue of two-roomed dwellings...
Valentine's Day is synonymous with love, and the Thuso Phala Foundation channelled that spirit into a heartfelt mission: uplifting children with disabilities in Johannesburg....
The Chris Hani Sports Complex in Orange Farm is progressing towards its vision of being a hub for sporting excellence, talent development, and community empowerment....
In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to corporate social investment and advancing digital transformation, the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) has generously donated desktop computers and laptops to schools in...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) remains committed to providing fair and transparent rental management practices, ensuring tenants are given multiple opportunities to meet their obligations before eviction proceedings are...
​​​The annual City of Johannesburg Indigenous Gospel Festival kicked off its two-day celebration at the Soweto Theatre on Saturday, 15 February 2025....
Strubensvalley Library was filled with love, laughter, and learning as they celebrated Valentine's Day with little ones from Follow Me Christian Pre-School on 14 February 2025....
The Office of the Ombudsman in the City of Johannesburg officially launched citywide Citizens Information Clinics on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at the Eastbank Community Hall in Alexandra, marking the...
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A decade of weaving dreams, stitching together hope and wrapping South Africa in a blanket of warmth, 67 Blankets for Mandela Day stands as a beacon of unity and compassion,...

Come experience a Valentine’s like no other! Prepare for a night of pure magic as Joel Zuma takes centre stage, serenading you with timeless classics and soulful melodies that will...

The Klipspruit Multipurpose Centre has blossomed from a simple soccer field into a dynamic sports haven, proudly adjoining the Sharpa Nike Centre. Since its inauguration in 2021 in Pimville, this...

The Rabie Ridge Community Hall and Library in northern Johannesburg have been transformed after renovations and refurbishments spearheaded by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). The reopening marks a new chapter...

The shortage of quality and affordable student accommodation has become one of the major challenges facing the higher education sector in South Africa. It is for this reason that the...

The City’s chartered accountant (CA) training programme has recently achieved an elevated status, now classified as medium risk by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) reaccreditation process. This...

The City of Johannesburg recently convened the Inner City Partnership Forum at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre, chaired by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda. This forum follows a comprehensive oversight...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is on a mission to resurface the City’s roads as part of its commitment to enhancing the City’s infrastructure. This extensive initiative encompasses asphalt overlays,...

Buckle up Johannesburg! Get ready to cheer for the unstoppable force that is Phindile Makhanye, a 26-year-old dynamo who’s making waves on the global stage! From the sandy shores of...

City entities joined forces on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, during an Accelerated Service Delivery (ASD) drive in Region G. It marked the second day of the drive in Region G,...

The City of Johannesburg secured an unqualified audit for 2022/23, with Joburg Market and Johannesburg City Theatres achieving clean audits, reflecting stronger governance, resilience and improved financial performance....

Step into a realm where the soul finds its voice and stories pulsate with raw emotion. The Joburg Theatre becomes a portal to a soul-stirring journey as For Colored Girls...

As the new state-of-the-art Naledi Clinic takes shape, the community is witnessing the tangible realisation of the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to fostering a healthier tomorrow. One key focus area...

In a move to fortify road safety, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) launched a campaign against reckless drivers and lawbreakers throughout the festive season and into the new year....

Lufuno Mashau, the recently appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), joined the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) with just two months remaining in the previous financial year. Despite this brief tenure, the...

Celebrating its 25th year as a cultural treasure in Sandton, Theatre on the Square is set to dazzle audiences with a dynamic line-up of performances throughout the first quarter of...

The City of Johannesburg has taken a bold stand against the environmental degradation. Concerns by residents regarding persistent air pollution have propelled the city’s Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) to act....

The MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Anthea Leitch, handed over keys to historical stock of RDP units at a ceremony attended by Executive Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda on Monday, 29 January...

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