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​As Joburg Market marks the one-month anniversary of the Operation Phendula initiative, it is evident that the project has brought a wave of positive change....
​The Youth in Agriculture initiative, launched in May by the Joburg Market, aims to educate high school pupils across Gauteng about agriculture....

As the countdown begins, anticipation is mounting for the upcoming ninth edition of the Joburg Ladies Open tournament, where elite golfers will vie for the prestigious title. The City is...

​Libraries in Region D, Soweto, celebrated Africa Day under the theme “Education Encourages Quality” at Phiri Library on the eve of continental day, 24 May 2024....
Twenty-two people have been arrested in the past week in connection with theft and vandalism as City Power intensifies the fight against the scourge of cable theft and vandalism....
The Drieziek Library in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, was officially handed over to the City of Joburg by Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) Morakane Mosupyoe of Sports, Arts,...
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, together with the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, and the MMC for Health and Social Development,...
Rosebank Library's Lindo Dlamini (27) is making waves with his forward-thinking approach to library resource management....
The City of Johannesburg Council has given the green light to the budget for the upcoming financial year (2024/25)....
The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant disruptions to its waste management services due to a strike by casual workers of Pikitup....
The City of Johannesburg’s Youth Directorate is excited to announce the inaugural #MadeInJozi Youth Summit, a ground-breaking​ event aimed at empowering the youth of the City....
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, the greening champion in the City of Joburg, is gearing up in celebration of International Day of Biodiversity, which is observed annually on 22 May....
The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate in Region F, in partnership with Sports and Recreation Region F, hosted an International Tea Day celebration dedicated to the elderly residents...
The City of Johannesburg will extend the operating hours of seven libraries from Saturday, 18 May 2023, to Sunday, 9 June 2023....
The Hector Pieterson Museum, one of Soweto's earliest museums nestled in the heart of Orlando West, has recently been honoured with an outstanding museum award....
The City of Johannesburg recognises the importance of the Joburg City Library (JCL) and is prioritising its safe reopening....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has successfully completed a stormwater reconstruction project in Eldorado Park and launched #OperationRestore​ in Kliptown's Ward 17....
​Since 2013, South Hills Library has been transforming the lives of elderly residents....
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City Power, the City of Johannesburg’s power utility, has joined forces with the Gauteng Provincial Government to mitigate loadshedding across the province. City Power stands as the implementing agent of...

The City of Johannesburg Department of Community Development and Netball South Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding to host the 2024 edition of the Telkom Netball League in Johannesburg....

Witness world-class female golfers in action as South Africa celebrates 30 years of de-mocracy! The prestigious 2024 Joburg Ladies Open tees off from April 18th to 21st at Modderfontein Golf...

The City of Johannesburg’s Government of Local Unity (GLU) remains steadfast in its vision to create a liveable, resilient, and sustainable urban environment for all residents. This commitment was reiterated...

Brace yourselves for electrifying netball action! Netball enthusiasts and aspiring athletes, rejoice! The City of Johannesburg has secured the hosting rights for the prestigious 2024 Telkom Netball League (TNL)....

As an advocate for good governance and human rights within the City of Johannesburg, the Office of the Ombudsman plays a crucial role in promoting citizen engagement and fostering trust...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Anthea Leitch, joined Gauteng Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development MEC Lebogang Maile at a packed...

This World Health Day, 06 April, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) joins the City of Johannesburg’s Health Department in reaffirming its collective commitment to building healthier communities. The purpose of...

In the heart of our neighbourhood lies a place where everyone is welcome to join in the fun and get healthy together. Pimville Recreational Centre is bursting with exciting activities...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) will undertake two major stormwater rehabilitation projects in Diepkloof (Dippenaar Street) and Orlando East (Rathebe Street) to improve the effectiveness of stormwater drainage and mitigate...

As South Africans gear up for the national government elections on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, voter registration statistics from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) reveal that Johannesburg boasts a significant...

A diverse assembly of women from various districts across Johannesburg’s seven regions convened at the Brixton Multipurpose Community Centre for an impactful session with the city’s leadership. The purpose was...

In celebration of South African Library Week, Randburg and Emmarentia libraries collaborated with Randburg Square to host a digital literacy event at the shopping centre recently. South African Library Week...

Region C recently observed World TB Day with a commemorative event aimed at raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and its impact on the community. Held at the Siphumlile Clinic in...

The City of Johannesburg’s Development Planning Department has launched a crackdown on illegal advertising boards and signs erected throughout the city. In an extensive campaign, the City is dismantling and...

The Johannesburg Arts Alive 2024 Jazz in the Lights Music Festival lit up the Johannesburg Zoo on March 30, 2024, offering a vibrant fusion of music, culture, and family-friendly fun....

The City of Johannesburg celebrated its employees’ innovative excellence through the Smart City Employee Innovation Award recognition ceremony at the Joburg Theatre on 28 March 2024. Hosted by Executive Mayor...

All forces of Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg came together on Thursday, 28 March 2024, to commemorate Public Safety Day 2024. The day was celebrated at the opening...

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