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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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​At first glance, Hlompho Mphanje appears to be a well-dressed, quiet, and glammed-up fashion icon of note. Which she is, but the true first impression of her is that of...
When the opportunity to clean up the inner-city, improve safety, and rebuild Johannesburg to its former glory arises, Lerato Khiba is first in line to get her hands dirty and...
The Doornkop community in Thulani Extension 1, Soweto, saw the spotlight from the City of Joburg shinning on them when the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho...
September is undeniably a time to celebrate one's traditional heritage and appreciate the country's cultural diversity, hence, the Region B directorate of Sport and Recreation gathered coaches, senior citizens, and...
The City of Johannesburg has launched the Davidsonville Substance Abuse Treatment Centre in its efforts to reduce the increasing scourge of substance abuse....
Joburg City Theatres (JCT) has an award-winning actor steering its artistic vision. Known for his commanding roles in the SABC 2 hit sitcom Stokvel, Netflix’s crime drama Queen Sono, and...
Be the change you want to see and join Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) by participating in this year’s World Clean-up Day on Saturday, 17 September 2022....
​Third World Express, a brand-new musical adapted from an epic poem of the same name, is set to premiere at the Joburg Theatre in what is expected to be a...
From jumps, splits to high kicks, the greatest moves in Region A were on display at Noordwyk Park on Saturday, 10 September 2022, as Sport and Recreation presented a free...
The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services Region C and the University of South Africa staged a two-day International Literacy Day celebrations at Weltevreden Park and Florida libraries....
​After years of contractual and construction disputes, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has finally delivered a state of the art primary healthcare facility to provide services in Norwood, Orchards, and...
​Theatregoers will be buoyed by timeless performances of the well-known ultimate fairy-tale of Cinderella, which is billed for eight performances only on the Joburg Theatre stage....
The City of Johannesburg has been urged to coordinate its efforts at addressing service delivery challenges in Region F. Addressing a Ward Councillor Forum meeting to provide feedback to the...
The Westbury Transformation and Development Centre, which was implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency, has been shortlisted for an award at the 2022 World Architecture Festival in the Completed Buildings:...
The Brixton Multipurpose Centre’s hall was full of City of Joburg employees with and without disabilities who celebrated Casual Day on Friday, 2 September 2022. Casual Day raises awareness on...
Since high school, writing has been Meshack Maluleke’s way of expressing his beliefs, opinions, and thoughts. Today, he is a self-published author. Maluleke is the Regional Manager for Social Development...

Female Public Safety officials have been encouraged to celebrate and uplift one another beyond the festivities of Women’s Month in August of each year. The City’s women in uniform were...

​Melodious voices of scores of female law enforcement officers permeated the air at the intersection of London Road and the N3 motorway in Alexandra, as the JMPD and their SAPS...

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