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After months of preparation, the Johannesburg Tourism Company is excited to launch its latest Tourism Ambassador Programme, deploying 227 enthusiastic young people to sites and attractions across the City of...
Affordable housing is more than just a place to live—it's the foundation for building a better life....
With less than 125 days to go, Joburg Market is gearing up to host the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference from 14 to 16 May 2025....
Joburg Tourism Company is starting 2025 on an exciting note by participating in the esteemed Vakantiebeurs travel trade and consumer show, set to take place in Utrecht, The Netherlands, from...
Step into a world of vibrant trade and fresh possibilities at Joburg Market, the ultimate destination for informal traders, small businesses, and the public....
Are you a farmer interested in supplying fresh produce to the Joburg Market?...
Belinda Hlaka, the curator of Workers' History at the Workers' Museum in Newtown, has dedicated 28 years to advancing workers' rights and cultural heritage in Johannesburg....
Joburg, where history meets modernity and urban energy blends with fabulous summer weather and natural beauty, is the perfect staycation destination this festive season....
The Ibercup South Africa 2024 grand finale, held on 16 December at the UJ Football Stadium in Auckland Park, showcased the finest youth football talent in an electrifying celebration of...
Service delivery and the transformation of the City of Johannesburg's infrastructure are topics close to Tyrin Naidoo's heart....
From a night under Christmas lights to gorgeous views at the City's parks, Johannesburg has something for everyone. It's finally the holiday season! If you're wondering what to do and...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Dada Morero, the MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, and the Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, officially launched the...
The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) department in Region C has once again reiterated its stance on the fight against social ills facing its residents....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) and the City of Johannesburg have been actively engaged with residents regarding the ongoing works to reopen the Johannesburg City Library....
Pikitup, in partnership with e-WASA and waste reclaimers operating at the Marie Louise landfill site, has launched an e-waste recycling initiative in Dobsonville, Soweto....
Lehae Library hosted a special School Holiday Programme on 10 December 2024. Christmas Cheer Edition, bringing joy and excitement to young community members.​...
The City of Johannesburg hosted the thrilling Spar National Netball Championship finals on Saturday, 7 December 2024, at Ellis Park Arena....
Njabulo Mdunge recently got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent the City at an international conference in Brisbane, Australia, alongside other emerging leaders in the library profession from across the world....
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cenes of Joburg Metro Police Department’s officers confiscating unregistered informal trader​s’ goods on the streets of the city will soon be a thing of the past. It follows the recent...

“Ode to the Blanket” is the theme of this year’s Africa Day Groove festival to be staged at the Soweto Theatre on Saturday, 28 May from noon.   The theme...

If you happen to be in the vicinity of Constitution Hill in Joburg, pop in for the MTV Base Africa Day celebrations taking place from today, 25 May 2022, until...

he Creative Native Vintage Car Show and Picnic is a calendar highlight not to be missed. The City of Johannesburg’s James Hall Museum of Transport will host the curated outdoor...

“Music in its many genres has always been part of our heritage as residents of the City of Joburg; it has become an inseparable part of who we are as...

​“Until recently, ageing was viewed solely as a burden. With increasing years came increasing illnesses, costs, and functional problems.” That’s what Cllr Ronald Harris, the Member of the Mayoral Committee...

Living in a fast-paced city like Johannesburg makes it necessary to find quiet spaces to help you unwind and enjoy the cultural activities that remove you from the rat race....

During her maiden State of the City Address last month, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mpho Phalatse, announced the construction of 10 new clinics in the...

​​​The City of Johannesburg’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Directorate, in collaboration with Khanya College, recently hosted the Khanya College Jozi Book Fair 2022 monthly courses and performances at the Workers’...

​The City of Johannesburg is positioning itself to become more energy independent, said the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, as she officially kick-started the inaugural...

​​​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso, joined Housing officials and Region D Councillor from Ward 15 to address the issuing...

​Stepping into the life of zookeeper Philemon Magoba gives us a new perspective on what it’s like to spend a day surrounded by animals, big and small....

​The Jabulani Safe Hub sport facility is a prime demonstration of a fruitful, multi-stakeholder public-private-partnership that has resulted in the creation of a dimensional public space. ​ Launched late last...

​​Dibuseng Mokwena’s (31) floral business has flourished to new heights thanks to the assistance of a Soweto Opportunity Centre. The Orlando East entrepreneur is now looking forward to opening a...

The City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation directorate recently hosted the Games 4 Change: Ladies Top 8 Football Spectacular Knockout and Final (Region C) at Braamfisher Multipurpose Centre....
​You would have sworn that Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns were playing against the Phefeni Glamour Boys, Kaizer Chiefs, at the weekend at Eldorado Park Ext 9 Stadium....
The Chair of Chairs in the City of Joburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele hosted ‘Women of Influence’ event under the theme: Leading by Influence – Women Leading the Healing and Restoration...

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