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Mehluli Nhlengethwa, recently appointed as the Operations Manager: Strategic Support in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), brings a wealth of experience,...
The Jabulani Node was identified as one of the City of Johannesburg's signature projects for using Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) to accelerate socio-economic development by revitalising the neighbourhood for residents, commuters,...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is making significant progress to ensure safer and more accessible streets for pedestrians and commuters through...
On Thursday, 13 February 2025, the Office of the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg will launch its seven-week Citizen Information Clinics Programme at the Eastbank Hall in Alexandra, North-East...
The City of Joburg in Region C held a successful Civic Education meeting at Tshepisong Community Centre on Saturday, 08 February 2025....
The City of Johannesburg's Group Finance Department successfully hosted an Open Day in Region E, reaffirming its commitment to accessible and transparent service delivery....
The City of Johannesburg Libraries is launching the third annual MobiReadathon reading competition for high school pupils under the theme “Online Safety"....
Drumroll, please! Our very own Brümilda Swartbooi, editor of this newsletter, has achieved Senpai status in karate!...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, conducted an oversight visit on 06 February 2025 to assess the completion of the first phase of...
​​This Valentine's Day, the City of Johannesburg invites residents to celebrate love in its vibrant parks, cultural hubs, and serene libraries....
The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, launched her regional tour in Region A, Rabie Ridge, this week, engaging with ward committee members to address key challenges affecting their work....
In commemoration of World Cancer Day on 4 February, the City of Johannesburg's Department of Health, in partnership with Pink Drive, hosted a community wellness day at the Slovoville Recreation...
Protea North Library hosted a special storytelling event to celebrate World Read Aloud Day...
Johannesburg spent the weekend celebrating after Tshego Gaelae from Soweto made history by being crowned Mrs World in Las Vegas, USA on Friday, 31 January 2025....
Following the success of its highly anticipated food safety compliance workshop, Joburg Market has extended the initiative to informal traders at Tshiamo Market....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, is making significant strides in implementing Phase One of the Cosmo City Super Stops and Non-Motorised Transport (NMT)...
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) enters a transformative phase with the official appointment of Patrick Jaca as Chief of Police, effective 1 February 2025....
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has announced that Westpark Cemetery, a key burial site since 1956, will reach full capacity by May 2025....
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In the last 20 years, City Improvement Districts (CIDs) have played a pivotal role in revitalising some of Joburg’s decaying business nodes, contributing to the monetary value of their neighbourhoods...

The City of Joburg, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, Novo Nordisk and the Wits Health Consortium, celebrates World Diabetes Day at River Park Clinic in Lombardy East...

Central Gauteng Athletics, one of the City of Joburg Sport and Recreation’s strategic partners in the delivery of athletics programmes, this week shone the spotlight on its stars at a...

The City’s Public Safety Department has launched a festive season road safety campaign with an emphasis on zero tolerance for negligent and drunk driving. The launch took place on Tuesday,...

The Lenasia Public Transport facility was in the spotlight during the Golden Connection Mayoral Tour in Region G recently.​​ The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mpho Phalatse,...

Randburg Library’s e-champs computer programme is equipping pupils in the City with computer skills and setting them up with a great foundation for the rapid technological growth of the fourth...

The largest annual celebration of cycling in South Africa is returning to the City of Gold on Sunday, 20 November. Thousands of cyclists will saddle up at the FNB Stadium...

Local artists were recently invited to join forces at the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG) as part of the Occupation Swiss SA Collaboration exhibition, which enthused them to think about their...

Like a fairy godmother, opportunities at the City of Joburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) always come Mpho Makhaya’s way when she needs them most. Twenty-five-year-old Mpho is one of EMS’s...

The City of Johannesburg in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health and the Wits Health Consortium launched the Blue Buildings for Diabetes campaign at the Constitution Hill Human Rights...

Something significant happened in the streets of the City of Joburg on 1 November 2022. That’s when students from the University of Johannesburg boarded its newest electric bus. Professor Andre...

Infrastructure development is one of the most capital-intensive areas of municipal spending. It acts as a catalyst for private investment and economic growth. It was with this in mind when...

​The ability to code is one of the most useful skills a child can have. With the rate at which digital transformation is accelerating, it is critical for children to...

November 8 is World Town Planning Day, also known as World Urbanism Day. On this day, planners celebrate by hosting and engaging the role of planning in creating liveable communities....

​​​Iwodia Shongwe gets up at the crack of dawn every day and works as a waste picker until well after sunset to provide for her family. Shongwe begins her day...

Ethiopians dominated the People’s Race this year, winning both the men’s and women’s races. The Soweto Marathon returned for the 27th time on Sunday, 6 November 2022, after a two-year...

Ayanda Ntshingila, a seasoned marketer and veteran in the financial services industry, sees her new position at the JRA as an excellent opportunity to gain experience and advance her career....

​​There is a lot of activity and excitement in the City of Johannesburg during November. The world-class African City is opening its doors to top events this month. These include...

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