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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 2023 Arts Alive Johannesburg International Festival hosted by the City of Johannesburg in partnership with the Fashion Industry Awards South Africa (FIASA) captivated the heart of fashion designers during...

As the holiday season approaches, Joburg City Theatres are ready for a month filled with entertainment and celebrations. From comedy acts to soul-stirring jazz, and a captivating ballet performance, there...

The scorching-hot summer sun has been furiously pounding the country and unfortunately the City hasn’t been spared. As millions of South Africans fill up public and private pools, and pump...

​​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), which is the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, is upgrading gravel roads to asphalt in Finetown Proper. It has completed site establishment for...

The Roodepoort Museum has transformed from a traditional curator of Afrikaner heritage into a vibrant, inclusive cultural hub, reflecting South Africa’s 30-year democratic journey through diverse voices, dynamic programming, and...

The much-anticipated Joburg Festival of Lights is making a triumphant return, promising to illuminate the Johannesburg Zoo with magical moments that will linger in the hearts of attendees. Scheduled to...

The second edition of the Gauteng International Book Festival is returning and promises to be bigger, bolder and better than before. Festival director Lorraine Sithole says there’s much to look...

The Soweto Farmers Market delivered on its promise of bringing together food, family, fun and good vibes at the Soweto Equestrian Centre in Rockville this past Sunday, 26 November 2023....

Spectators packed Houghton Golf Club for a sun-soaked third day of the Joburg Open, enjoying world-class golf, vibrant atmospheres, and thrilling competition ahead of the tournament’s nail-biting finale on Sunday....

The recently concluded Joburg Open International Golf Tournament has left an indelible mark in the world of professional golf thanks to standout performers like 22-year-old South African golfer, Nikhil Rama,...

Dean Burmester claimed his first Joburg Open title with a superb 18-under-par finish at Houghton Golf Club, leading a strong South African showing and earning praise from the City for...

​​South African professional golfer Daniel van Tonder and his amateur teammates, Michael Naidoo, Renier Louw and Lex Kriel, won the Joburg Open Pro-Am with a total of 93 points. The...

​The Joburg Open 2023 is ready to captivate spectators for four thrilling days from Thursday, 23 November, to Sunday, 26 November 2023, with a perfect blend of golfing experience and...

​​​​The Executive Mayor, Cllr. Kabelo Gwamanda, inaugurated the 2023 Joburg Open with a striking tee-off at the Houghton Golf Club earlier today. This pivotal shot officially launched the tournament on...

​​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, spearheaded the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme in Region F, in the Joburg inner city, reaffirming the city’s dedication to...

I came across a clever soul on X, formerly known as Twitter, who cautioned big spenders like me to make the November salary stretch right up to the end of...

Weltevreden Park Library is a welcoming community hub offering free Wi-Fi, diverse reading programmes, digital literacy activities and vibrant events for children and adults, making it a cherished resource for...

Small businesses in the City of Johannesburg will benefit from a new multimillion rand fund. Through a partnership between Sourcefin and Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP), the collaboration will provide access...

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