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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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The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is hard at work repairing and replacing bridges throughout Johannesburg, with an approved budget of R110-million earmarked for bridge construction and maintenance projects for the...

Mark your calendars for Friday 27 to Sunday 29 January 2023 for the return of the popular annual festival ‘Makhelwane’ taking place at various spots in Soweto, with Lebo’s Backpackers...

The City’s directorate of sport and recreation in Region A offered a free sweat-inducing aerobics session to the public at Busy-Corner Imbizo Shisanyama on the weekend, showcasing the best movements...

For nearly three decades, Violet Mahlaba has been going above and beyond for the City, and has no intention of stopping any time soon. Reliable, trustworthy, and dedicated are some...

City officials who oversaw the digital automation of the Construction Permit Management System (CPMS) have been hailed as trailblazers for having increased investment across industries, stimulating job creation, expediting spatial...

Carolyn Steyn, a well-known Johannesburg resident and philanthropist, can best be described as selfless and humble, with a heart of gold filled with unending kindness. If she could lend a...

This week marked a significant milestone for the City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) as the private sector officially began the manufacturing of 17 specialised firefighting engines for the municipal Red...

The inspirational Johannesburg Culinary & Pastry School aims to train chefs to be productive, independent, and employable. It is a true drawcard for both students who wish to master the...

With a theme of reverting to the roots, Soweto Tourism will host an awards ceremony on 3 February 2023 at Soweto Theatre to honour Soweto-based tourism businesses for putting the...

South Africa’s first hip-hop museum provides educational resources and cutting-edge technology for visitors to immerse themselves in the popular urban youth culture that began in the 1980s in the United...

Over 600 motorists were arrested for drunken driving during the now-ended festive season. It follows one of the busiest festive seasons, with hundreds of vehicles leaving the City of Johannesburg...

The City’s food hub at Joburg Market in City Deep provides immediate relief to thousands of food-insecure communities, assisting in the eradication of hunger among Johannesburg’s most vulnerable residents while...

The City’s digitised informal trading permits accrue several benefits to informal traders, including the ability to register and apply for a trading licence electronically. Once fully-fledged, the digital application system...

​As part of her oversight duties, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, recently returned to Region D in Soweto to check on mop-up operations after...

The sound of laughter and screaming fills the air at Riverlea’s newly unveiled Jukskei Park, which is located along Jukskei and Gamka Streets in the south west of Johannesburg. Children...

The City is streamlining the approval of building plans by infusing technological efficiencies into the system, allowing the digital process to be completed in five to 10 days. Cllr Belinda...

The Ennerdale extension 9 clinic is one of the City’s busiest and well-kept primary healthcare facilities, with neatly paved brick walkways, well-defined sand beds, and neatly manicured grass. According to...

Not even the pouring rain could deter the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, from visiting Roodepoort and other parts of Soweto to ensure people affected...

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