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Four decades ago, Atilla Lourens started her career in Soweto at the age of 24, not knowing how many lives she would touch and the significant changes she would help...
​​In a heartfelt effort to restore dignity and boost confidence among young learners, the City of Joburg Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, donated school shoes to pupils at Carter...
December holidays are over, and students are heading back to school, technical colleges, and universities...
The City of Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will offer public transport to fans attending the Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, 1 February...
The City of Johannesburg's Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), through its Waste Management & Regulation Unit, has earned top honours at the C40 seminar in Lagos, Nigeria, securing first...
The City of Johannesburg's Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) is calling on residents and stakeholders to submit their comments on the proposed Public-Private Partnership for the Alternative Waste Treatment...
The City of Johannesburg has announced the partial closure of Lenasia Crematorium for essential maintenance from 28 January to 11 February 2025....
Joburg Market welcomes Zazi Juice, a proudly South African success story. At 51, Thobeka Zazi Ndabula is a testament to perseverance and passion....
In a resounding triumph, 800m runner Prudence Sekgodiso was crowned the Sport Personality of the Year at the recent Athletics South Africa (ASA) awards....
Selatswa Johannes Masenya (46) has recently been awarded a PhD in Information Science, adding the title of doctor to his name....
The Acting CEO of JOSHCO, Nokwazi Mtshali, this week conducted an oversight visit to the City Deep project following a media statement by City Power highlighting illegal electricity connections affecting...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) will commence with the Rivonia-Katherine Corridor Road Strengthening Project, a vital component of the City of Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Phase 1C infrastructure rollout....
Community football games embody a special charm, blending passion, camaraderie, and collective spirit....
Considerable progress has been made to revitalise the Johannesburg City Library into a safe, accessible, and functional space for all....
​​Safe and reliable surfaced roads, with stormwater infrastructure to improve mobility for vehicles and pedestrians, are now a reality for the residents of Region D, Soweto.​...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) continues to tackle road safety concerns and respond to emergencies affecting traffic signals across the City of Johannesburg, despite significant challenges posed by rampant vandalism...
From jumps and splits to high kicks, Region A came alive on Saturday, 18 January 2025, as the Sport and Recreation department hosted a high-energy aerobics class at Busy Corner...
Today, the City of Johannesburg's Department of Development Planning welcomes over 100 delegates from 40 countries across the Southern African region to the Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s annual Expanded Constituency...
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The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, along with Breathe Cities Executive Director Jaime Pumarejo...
As part of its modernisation efforts, Metrobus has announced that it will transition to a cashless system on 1 October 2024, marking a major step in its digital transformation programme...
The City of Johannesburg is spearheading innovation for a modern urban future with the launch of the Community Innovation Challenge and Awards 2024....
The City of Johannesburg’s new Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) strategy is now ready for implementation, aiming to foster effective governance and policy alignment across various levels of government....
Air pollution has become a persistent issue in Johannesburg, particularly during winter, affecting visibility in the mornings and evenings....
The City of Johannesburg’s Development Planning Department: Building Development Management Unit and the Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), in partnership with Sustainable Energy Africa (SEA), hosted a knowledge-sharing workshop...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Dada Morero, alongside the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Councillor Jack Sekwaila, and local Ward...
As Arbor Month approaches this September, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) urges all citizens of Joburg to respond to the call to transform our landscape through responsible tree planting,...
Region A residents ushered in summer with a burst of energy as Sport and Recreation hosted a lively aerobics session at Busy Corner Shisanyama in Ivory Park....
​​Students from the University of Johannesburg’s Botany and Plant Biotechnology department recently participated in a comprehensive tour of the Joburg Market. The tour provided the students with a deeper understanding...
​​​Joburg Market, the leading fresh produce trading hub in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, has once again demonstrated its market leadership by achieving an impressive turnover of R1.024...
Seventy pupils from 15 schools gathered at Johannesburg Zoo to compete in the annual Rangers Coding Competition on 28 August 2024....
The City of Johannesburg is thrilled to announce the start of the 2024/2025 public swimming season, with 28 pools set to open their doors on 1 September 2024....
The City’s Simunye Opportunity Centre within the Department of Economic Development, located in Danie van Zyl Hall successfully empowered over 70 female entrepreneurs with its event themed ‘Empowering Community Female...
Women’s Month provided an opportunity to reflect on the challenges women face and the opportunities available to them...
On Friday, 30 August 2024, the City of Johannesburg hosted an educational awareness workshop on ethical leadership in Braampark, Johannesburg....
​​After a career spanning nearly four decades, fifty-nine-year-old Tercia Wessels is retiring from her role as Deputy Director of Finance in the department of Community Development....
Since its launch nearly two months ago, Go Fund Yourself has been making waves in Johannesburg and on social media...

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