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As Johannesburg's electricity consumption reaches critical levels, City Power is taking preventative measures to safeguard the city's power grid from potential collapse....
Former Joburg Open sponsor’s invitee Tristin Galant delivered an impressive performance at the SunBet Challenge Sun City, securing second place after a dramatic sudden-death playoff at the Gary Player Country...
The Johannesburg Development Agency’s (JDA) implementation of the Rea Vaya Phase 1C along Louis Botha Avenue to Sandton is progressing well, with much of the work already being completed....
​The City of Joburg is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares for Power Week 3 of the Telkom Netball League, set to take place from 13 June 2024 to 19...
The sky was a steel-grey canvas as the youth of Johannesburg converged at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre, braving the biting cold in their relentless quest for knowledge and entrepreneurship....
​Now that the 2024 national elections have now been concluded, political parties have the responsibility to ensure all campaign posters are removed....
City Power’s Reuven Service Delivery Centre (SDC) has launched a proactive initiative to address illegally connected, non-paying, and defaulting customers in the southern region of Johannesburg....
​​Tumelo Komape, also known as TK, has been named the Most Innovative Employee in the City of Johannesburg following his remarkable submission to the Employee Innovation Awards Challenge....
​The much-anticipated Mzansi Food & Drink Show, scheduled over the long weekend from Saturday, 15 to Monday, 17 June, at the Kyalami International Convention Centre, is set to become the...
Young Joburg residents are invited to ignite their passion and gain valuable skills at the inaugural #MadeInJozi Youth Summit....
In Melville, Region F, the vision for a vibrant and attractive main road that considers the needs of all users is being realised....
​​​​Linda Nkosi is grateful for his win in the Employee Innovation Award Challenge under the category of performance management and group talent acquisition....

City Power is urgently calling on residents of Johannesburg to reduce their electricity consumption as winter sets in, causing a significant strain on the power system. The City’s power utility...

​City Power is taking decisive action against customers with non-vending smart prepaid meters by converting them to postpaid meters across all its areas of supply in Johannesburg....
The City has extended its 10% downpayment offer for residential customers with outstanding municipal debt who wish to enter into a payment arrangement with the municipality....
The Ellis Park Arena was abuzz with energy as spectators gathered to witness some of the most exhilarating Telkom Netball League matches of the season, in a thrilling return that...
In a bid to combat the menace of vandalism and safeguard the City's vital ICT infrastructure, the Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has introduced a comprehensive anti-vandalism training programme aimed at...
​​In just a few hours, South Africans will take to the polls to cast their votes in the national government elections on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 between 7am and 9pm....
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The City of Johannesburg's Office of the Ombudsman has launched a new online complaints platform, now available at www.joburgombudsman.org.za....
As part of the Chris Hani Sports Co​mplex initiative—under the broader Orange Farm Turnkey Project, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has completed a transformative Public Environment Upgrade along 16th Street...
The City of Johannesburg's Community Development and Sports and Recreation directorate hosted the Totalsports Women's Race 10km on Sunday, 17 August 2025....
With a communications career spanning over three decades within the City, Jenny Moodley is the dynamic voice of Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo [JCPZ] in her capacity as Senior Manager:...
City Power marked two milestones towards a sustainable energy future — honouring winners of the 2025 Schools' Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (EEDSM) competition and launching the Energy Performance...
Women's Month is a reminder of the resilience and impact of women across South Africa....
The Speaker of Council in the City of Joburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, visited Zandspruit on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, to address residents on the importance of civic education...
The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services (LIS) is giving residents free online access to newspapers and magazines from around the globe – and yes, that includes your favourites....
The City of Johannesburg is poised to once again take its place as a premier destination for global sport as it prepares to host a highly anticipated international rugby match....
​Pikitup is redoubling its efforts to protect the environment and preserve the lifespan of its landfill sites by tackling the rapid depletion of landfill airspace by diverting recyclable materials, especially...
​​Rabie Ridge Stadium buzzed with excitement on Saturday, 09 August, as the Region A Sports and Recreation girls' tournament delivered a thrilling day of competition....
Joburg ​Market has been recognised for excellence at the CIPS Africa Conference and Awards 2025, walking away with the “Best Collaborative Teamwork Project" award....
The iconic Johannesburg City Library (JCL) has reopened its doors following a major upgrade by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), coinciding with its 90th anniversary....
​Whether it's her radiant smile, cool sneakers, or vibrant energy, Lesego Montso stands out. But beyond her online presence, she plays a key role in shaping how the Cit​y of...
The dust might have settled, but the sting of not defending their WAFCON crown still lingers for Banyana Banyana — and for the City of Johannesburg's Dineo Magagula, it's only...
Residents of Sydenham and surrounding areas can now enjoy a transformed, safer and more vibrant Hoy Park, thanks to a recent upgrade by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) in partnership...
The top 12 finalists for the 2025 ANNA Award have been announced....
The Joburg Market recently extended its agricultural outreach to the Bojanala District in the North West Province....

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