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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 Riverside View Social Housing Project represents a pivotal chapter in the City of Johannesburg’s pursuit of equitable living conditions, said Anthea Leitch, the MMC for Human Settlements in the...
The City of Johannesburg and Joburg Water marked World Water Week by urging residents to save water, embrace innovation, and help protect the city’s growing water needs through simple conservation...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele visited the family of 13-year-old Tylin Nxumalo after her discriminatory expulsion, condemning racism and pledging stronger civic education to promote inclusion and protect children’s rights in Johannesburg...

The Chair of Chairs in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lloyd Phillips, held a multi-stakeholder forum at the Metro Centre in Braamfontein to find solutions to issues related to unrehabilitated...

PIER officer Mohamad Shariff Mahri reflects on 40 years of service, where he became a lifeline to communities through rescue work, counselling, and outreach—proving that his calling to help others...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele honoured Tshegofatso Pule’s memory with her family, using the moment to amplify the fight against gender-based violence and urge stronger community protection from dangers linked to illegal...

Over 50 female entrepreneurs were empowered at the City’s Opportunity Centre at the Joburg Market on Thursday, 17 August 2023. The programme themed at ‘Women in Business Evolve’ hosted by...

The JDA and Quadrant Systems donated sanitary pads to 980 girls at David Makhubo Secondary School, supporting dignity, education, and empowerment while highlighting how public–private partnerships can uplift young women...
Regional Director Irene Mafune leads Johannesburg’s bustling Region F with focus and resilience, championing women in leadership while driving urban management, service delivery, and a vision for a cleaner, safer,...
The JRA has re-commissioned its Booysens asphalt plant after a year-long shutdown, restoring in-house asphalt production to boost road maintenance efficiency, cut costs, and accelerate resurfacing and pothole repair across...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) hosted a dynamic engagement session for the Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) engineering students...
City Power has begun rolling out free smart meters across Johannesburg, replacing outdated units before the 2024 TID deadline to improve energy management, reduce load-shedding impacts, and enhance security through...
The newly refurbished Mayibuye Clinic now serves over 500 patients daily, offering improved spaces, better screening, and expanded child immunisation services, strengthening access to quality primary healthcare for communities in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, recently held a Social Workers’ Imbizo....
​The past weekend was action packed with the women’s football teams competing to be the tournament winners....
The City of Johannesburg and Spar donated 10 000 school shoes across seven regions, uplifting vulnerable pupils and boosting their confidence during Mandela Month, with heartfelt celebrations at schools in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, recently held a Social Workers’ Imbizo....
Sister Samukelisiwe Shezi turned personal tragedy into purpose, finding her calling in nursing. Now serving Marlboro’s Thoko Mngoma Clinic, she brings compassion, faith, and dedication to every patient she cares...

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