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You can feel it throughout the country. The tension and expectation of another Springbok win on Saturday, 31 August 2024....
Revitalising and rejuvenating public art in Johannesburg's Inner City is a key initiative within the City of Johannesburg's Arts, Culture and Heritage restoration programme.​...
The Roodepoort City Hall was buzzing with energy as businesswomen from various sectors gathered for a workshop on Tuesday, 27 August 2024....
​Following the contract termination of the initial contractor, Step Up Engineering, on 14 August 2024, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is in the process of appointing a new contractor to...
​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Community Development Department, has commenced the construction of the long-awaited upgrades to the Murray Park Library, located in...
​Orange Farm Library hosted a special event in celebration of Women's Month by donating sanitary pads to the Clean Touch Organisation on 23 August 2024...
Women are the lifeblood of communities and the City of Johannesburg....
Creating a polished and professional theatrical experience for audiences is the name of the game for Joburg Theatre Stage Manager Leigh-Anne Nanguia,...
​In celebration of Women’s Month, Tshepisong Library hosted a Mini Girls Talk on 22 August 2024....
The City of Joburg, in partnership with Westgate Mall and other stakeholders, hosted a Women's Month event on 22 August 2024 to honour the achievements of over a hundred women...
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, visited the Jukskei River to view Alexandra Water Warriors’ efforts on Thursday, 22 August 2024,....
Roodepoort Library, a cornerstone of the community in the west of Johannesburg, has been honoured with a Blue Plaque by the City of Johannesburg....
​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mgcini Tshwaku, led a successful outreach programme yesterday, Tuesday, 20 August 2024....
Small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in Region A are invited to showcase their products at Sarafina Park in Diepsloot....
​The Joburg Market Opportunity Centre in City Deep successfully hosted a one-day digital entrepreneurship training, leaving a lasting impact on over 20 Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) on Thursday,...
The City of Johannesburg reviews tariffs annually to implement an increase by a determined percentage in line with bu​dget guidelines....
The Alexandra 8th Avenue Library hosted a special Women's Month event featuring author Ruth Mantele on 16 August 2024....
KAD Volleyball Club emerged victorious, clinching first place, followed by Delfos Volleyball Club in second, and Diggers Volleyball Club taking third....
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Johannesburg Zoo came creepily alive on Friday night, 31 October 2025, as over 5 000 visitors in the form of ghouls, ghosts, goblins and more filled the pathways for the...

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Develo​pment (DED) has officially welcomed Savant Foundry to the city—marking a bold step towards deepening Johannesburg’s innovation, industrialisation, and entrepreneurship landscape. Savant Foundry,...

The City of Johannesburg has officially reappointed Dr Floyd Warren Brink as City Manager — a familiar and respected figure known for his professionalism, dedication, and commitment to service delivery....

​​The Johannesburg De​velopment Agency (JDA) has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable infrastructure development, earning three awards at the 88th IMESA/CESA Excellence Awards. The awards recognised the JDA’s excellence across multiple...

The City of Johannesburg, through the Department of Social Development and under the leadership of the MMC for Health and Social Development, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, is proud to celebrate Older...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that it is prepared for the 2025 rainy season, with a comprehensive Flood Management Plan in place to protect the City’s road network...

The afterglow of pride and unity still lingers along the streets of Sandton following the 36th Johannesburg Pride celebrations, which filled the area with vibrant colour, music, and joy on...

The City of Ekurhuleni walked away with bragging rights after clinching top honours at the 2025 OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion Games, hosted by the City of Johannesburg at Ellis...

The City of Johannesburg successfully hosted the 28th edition of the 947 Ride Joburg road races, transforming its major routes into a premier cycling circuit that celebrated both endurance and...

​The spirit of health and unity came alive in Diepsloot on Saturday, 25 October 2025, as Region A Sports and​ Recreation, in collaboration with the Sedumedi Hope Foundation, hosted a...

The City of Johannesburg is taking a major step towards transforming and formalising the informal trading sector through the introduction of smart trading permits. Executive Mayor Cllr Sello Dada Morero,...

Jaedon Terlouw and Kim Le Court were crowned champions of the 28th annual 947 Ride Joburg cycle challenge, concluding a spectacular metropolitan event that saw tens of thousands of cyclists...

For Kaye Ally, Founder of Pride of Africa and Director of Johannesburg Pride, advocacy began almost by accident — but has since become her life’s purpose. “Once I commit to...

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Community Development, through its Library and Information Services, in partnership with the Library and Information Association of SA, hosted the second annual South African...

The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services (LIS), under the Community Development Directorate, celebrated young readers’ passion for books at the 2025 Story Skirmish and Battle of the Books...

For more than two decades, Chris Bruyn, Region F Depot Manager at the Joburg Roads Agency (JRA), has been at the forefront of improving Johannesburg’s traffic management systems. He oversees...

The annual Joburg Market Farmers’ and SMME Day, held today, served as a powerful call to action for building food security and driving inclusive economic growth in the city. Opening...

By now, your outfit should be ready and your plans locked in for the 36th annual Johannesburg Pride parade, taking place on Saturday, 25 October 2025. This year’s Pride promises...

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