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Orange Farm Library, in collaboration with the City of Johannesburg's e-Learning Services and Social Development, hosted a group of over 20 senior citizens....
The City of Johannesburg's Social Development Department has taken a bold step in addressing homelessness with the construction a displaced persons shelter in Devland/Freedom Park....
Joburg Market, Africa's largest fresh produce market, recently participated in the South African Union of Food Markets (SAUFM) conference in eThekwini, Durban....
A recent agro-processing workshop hosted by Agrinouri brought together key stakeholders to empower and support agro-processors....
Rabie Ridge Library, in partnership with Gauteng Province, hosted an inspiring World Disability Day celebration....
Joburg Market recently played a key role in the Youth Career Expo held at the Bosmont Recreation Centre in Crum Region B....
The Ellis Park Sports Precinct recently buzzed with excitement as the City of Johannesburg celebrated its young sporting heroes who won gold medals at the 2024 OR Tambo Soncini Games.​...
​​​​Joburg Market has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence and accountability, achieving a clean audit for the 2023/2024 financial year....
Driezek and Orange Farm libraries hosted an exciting coding competition for children aged from 12 to 14 on 2 December 2024....
The City of Johannesburg, led by Executive Mayor Dada Morero, joined hands with Netball South Africa to officially open the SPAR Netball Championships at the Ellis Park Arena on December...
The City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Directorate is thrilled to announce the success of the 2024 Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) Awards....
Johannesburg, the beating heart of South Africa, is proud to announce its commitment to becoming a premier international destination for diplomacy, business, and culture....
The City of Johannesburg's Group Corporate and Shared Services, in partnership with Metropolitan Life, hosted a pivotal dialogue during the 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Children Abuse....
The City of Johannesburg commemorated World Aids Day on Sunday, 1 December 2024, at Patterson Multipurpose Centre in Region E....
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Social Development hosted a white cane awareness campaign at the Poortjie Multipurpose Centre in Region G on 29 November 2024....
​​Bold, fearless, and a pioneer of note, Bongi Mokaba is retiring after 28 years of trailblazing service in the City of Johannesburg....
​Parkhurst Library, in partnership with Parkhurst Clinic and Parkhurst Recreation Centre, hosted a lively and informative open day that brought the community together on 27 November 2024.​...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) reminds its tenants about the importance of paying rent on time. Timely rent payments are essential for keeping JOSHCO running smoothly and maintaining quality...
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A perfect fusion of recycled materials and African elements, crafted into an exquisite end product. Cynthia Thusi, from Diepsloot in Region A, is a self-made bagmaker and entrepreneur. Six years...

An interesting opportunity is coming to town for aspiring game developers. Two big guns, Animation SA (ASA) and Adanian Labs, are proudly collaborating to host their first game jam at...

​The City of Johannesburg’ Sports Directorate recently joined forces with In-Touch Community Support Group to host hockey clinics at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre in Newlands. “Collaborating with NGOs such...

The Sport and Recreation Directorate recently organised a Learn to Swim Club Development Programme in Soweto as part of the City of Johannesburg’s talent identification and development outreach. The event...

Following its review last year, the City of Johannesburg awaits this year’s Integrated Development Planning (IDP) to engage with its citizens in finding the best solutions to achieving enhanced developments....

​Coronation Recreation Centre came to life at the weekend when boxing lovers came in their numbers to watch a tournament. The tournament was a collaboration between the City of Johannesburg’s...

​It’s been exactly five days, but athletes from Impala Platinum have not stopped walking around as if they own the streets of Jozi after outshone rival corporate teams on 31...

The residents of Jeppestown and adjacent communities will soon have an opportunity to gather in the soon-to-b-opened space to keep fit and healthy.   Families in the area, social groups...

Malcolm Midgley was eight when he began admiring the fire trucks driving past his Randburg home. He knew then that he was going to become a firefighter....

The City of Johannesburg has recently released the findings of the annual Quality of Life Survey and Pikitup has performed outstandingly, according to residents. The annual survey by the Gauteng...

The Health and Social department’s “I serve with a smile” campaign aims to foster a positive working environment within the sector while improving employee morale. The hashtag #JoburgCares is a...

The public safety department held a special prayer service at the Anglican Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin On Thursday, March 31, to pray for officials deployed during the looming...

​Elated cyclists descended on the streets of Soweto for the 20km Soweto Social Ride on Sunday, 27 March 2022. The event, hosted by the Transport Department and Regatammogo, afforded cyclists...

​The final day of play at the Modderfontein Golf Club, east of Johannesburg, had pleasant weather for golfers competing in the 2022 Joburg Ladies Open. Moderate temperature favoured all golfers...

​Swedish pro-golfer, Linn Grant, smiled from ear to ear after winning her first Joburg Ladies Open Tournament on 26 March at the Modderfontein Golf Club. The crowd cheered as the...

​The Executive Director of Transport, Dorothy Mabuza, who is relatively new to the position, has ambitious plans to use technological innovation to develop a world-class public transport system. Dorothy says...

​Not only is the City hosting the Joburg Ladies Open tournament for sporting reasons, but it is also creating fantastic business opportunities for local entrepreneurs and young women in golf....

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is implementing a new fire station with the Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Services (EMS) in Marshalltown. The JDA started the new Central Fire...

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