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The City of Johannesburg and its partners proudly celebrated the launch of the 29th edition of the AfricanBank Soweto Marathon today, 31 October 2024, at a media briefing at the...
​As the curtain comes down on October, the City of Johannesburg has increased its efforts to raise awareness on breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month....
​​In a significant step towards improving public transportation in Region G, the City of Johannesburg celebrated the official launch of the Vlakfontein Super Stop Facility....
The Johannesburg Zoo hosted an exciting event as the City of Joburg Library and Information Services held the Battle of the Books 2024 finals on 30 October 2024....
As part of Joburg Social Housing Company’s (JOSHCO) commitment to transparency and accessibility, acting CEO Nokwazi Mtshali announced the launch of a new initiative today, 30 October 2024, focused on...
​In an ongoing effort to involve residents in shaping development plans, the City of Johannesburg held a community-based planning meeting at Altrek Sports Complex in Region E, focusing on the...
​The Johannesburg Zoo buzzed with excitement as four schools competed in the finals of the City of Joburg’s Story Skirmish, hosted by Libraries and Information Services on 29 October 2024....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has been undertaking renovations, roof repairs and fire protection systems upgrades at the City Library on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Community Development Department....
​​​The City of Johannesburg’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage department recently held the “Clash of the Regions”, a two-day talent search event for local youth....
The City of Johannesburg took first place at the 2024 OR Tambo Soncini Games, held on 26 and 27 October at the University of Johannesburg, Brixton Multipurpose Centre, and Linden...
​​As part of the City of Johannesburg’s October Transport Month (OTM2024), the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) held a wreath-laying ceremony and joined the Transport Department to raise awareness of the...
​​​​The Joburg Market’s Property and Facility Department is strengthening support for SMMEs by offering them rental spaces at its premises. This initiative allows entrepreneurs to expand their reach, sell products...
The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) made its second showcase at ITB Asia, an annualglobal meeting hub for travel professionals across the value chain, following a successful debut at last year’s...
​Region B hosted a successful Community-Based Planning (CBP) session at Ferndale Recreation Centre in Randburg. The CBP was attended by community members from wards 102 and 98....
​​​On October 26, 2024, After a gruelling month of knockout rounds, 012 Ayifuniwena Football Club emerged as champions, taking home the grand prize of R200,000 and marking a significant achievement...
​​Joburg Market recently hosted a dynamic Farmers and SMME Day under the theme “Growing Together”, led by MMC for Economic Development, Cllr Nomoya Mnisi....
​​Residents from wards 113, 95, and 96 gathered to discuss the urgent issues of crime and unemployment affecting their neighborhood on Saturday, 26 October 2024, at the Diepsloot Youth Centre....
​​The City of Johannesburg’s Region D held a successful community outreach event at Dobsonville Point, Extension 3 on Thursday, 24 October 2024....
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The City of Johannesburg is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents during the end-of-year festivities. The municipality encourages holidaymakers to take precautions this December as they travel...

The completion of the 5th Road Bridge in Northwold demonstrates the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to providing new transport infrastructure. The construction and rehabilitation of the 5th Road Bridge was...

With the holiday season fast approaching and the summer heat upon us, nothing beats jumping in the water to cool off when visiting the City’s swimming pools, which cater to...

​​Scores of interns gathered this week at the Public Safety Headquarters in Martindale, west of the city, to mark the end of their internship programme and job readiness workshop. It...

There are not just lights, there’s cameras flashing and a lot of exciting surprises left with the action-packed entertainment available at the Johannesburg Zoo this festive season. ​With the Festival...

Summer days are here and although the rains seem to have dampened our visits to parks and outdoor spaces, they will bring with them lush lawns, shady trees and ample...

Two new faces and voices are bringing unbridled enthusiasm and vibe to the City’s radio and TV platforms. Lebogang Mtshali (22) and Cynthia Olifant (25) have the drive and personality...

City of Joburg Library Services was the only African country selected to participate at the Taiwan Reading Festival from 2 to 3 December 2022. Johannesburg Library Services responded to a...

Put the inaugural Gauteng International Book Festival (GIBF) at the top of your weekend plans. The bookfest will be hosted at Ubuntu Kraal in Orlando West, Soweto, on Sunday, 11...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced grand plans to upgrade road infrastructure in Regions E and A. The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, Cllr Funzela Ngobeni...

Buntu Odolo (30), a small business owner and budding entrepreneur, is thrilled to have received an invitation to showcase his premium gin at the Joburg Open Pro-Am last month, which...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Cllr Michael Sun, launched a War on Waste campaign in the inner city at Sky Rink Studios in...

The Brixton Social Cluster, implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), has been going a long way in benefiting the community of Ward 58 and surrounds. The Brixton Social Cluster’s...

Practical business lessons and discussions on opportunities filled the room as small business owners and aspirant entrepreneurs gathered at the Entrepreneurship One Day Summit at Roodepoort City Hall on Tuesday,...

Petrol-heads, car enthusiasts and their supporting crews descended on the James Hall Museum of Transport for the recent Creative Native Vintage Motor Show & Picnic. This event brought together motoring...

The City of Johannesburg joins the global to commemorate the World Aids Day 2022. Every year on December 1, the world celebrates the extraordinary progress in the fight against HIV...

The City of Johannesburg recently hosted the Clash of the Regions auditions at Chuma Mall in the heart of Diepsloot. It forms part of the regional activation programmes associated with...

Many customers have given the City of Joburg’s e-Joburg self-help portal the thumbs up. This comes as more customers embrace the platform and sign on. ​The e-Joburg platform is a...

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