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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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A vibrant celebration of art unfolded as the City of Johannesburg Arts, Culture, and Heritage hosted the Joburg Top 20 Public Art Bus Tour recently in the heart of the...

This initiative, spearheaded by several municipal departments and entities, aimed to expedite the delivery of essential services to local communities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for residents. The campaign,...

The Johannesburg Zoo is turning 120 years old and to celebrate the momentous occasion, it plans to make March a month of celebrations. From small beginnings of housing only five...

The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has stepped up to the challenge of ensuring equitable access to the digital realm for everyone living and working in Johannesburg. “Digital connectivity is no...

The inaugural Citizen Information Clinic, hosted by the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg, Advocate Siduduzo Gumede, commenced on Thursday, February 22 2024, at the Riverlea Recreation Centre, heralding the...

​​​The City of Johannesburg’s Library Information Services is launching the second MobiReadathon Reading Competition for high school pupils centred on the theme “Online Safety”. MobiReadathon, a programme fostering reading development...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), which manages infrastructure projects on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, wishes to inform commuters of anticipated traffic disruptions due to the commencement of upgrades...

Prepare yourselves for the eagerly awaited sixth instalment of the Joburg Film Festival, poised to deliver cinematic brilliance right in the heart of City. Running from Tuesday, February 27 2024,...

Meetings Africa, now in its 18th year, is poised to be a catalyst for the growth of the business tourism sector. Organised as a trade show, this annual event is...

At the Annual SS Mendi Commemoration Memorial on February 17, 2024, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, the Speaker of Joburg Council, paid tribute to over 600 men lost at sea on February...

The City of Johannesburg through its wholly owned entity City Power is nearing completion of a first-of-its-kind micro-grid installation project in Alexandra. City Power embarked on the installation of the...

Joburg Tourism is once again joining forces with partners to ignite the Makhelwane Festival, which is making its highly anticipated return for the ninth consecutive year from 16-18 February 2024....

The eLearning initiative of the City of Joburg’s Library and Information Services is experiencing remarkable growth and garnering positive feedback. Participants from the Sakhisizwe Forum, a community associated with the...

For enthusiasts of history, nature, and culture, Howard Geach, a distinguished nature guide from Johannesburg, offers invaluable insights. Geach is celebrated for his expert knowledge of the Cradle of Humankind,...

Two City entities, the Joburg Market and Joburg City Theatres (JCT), boast clean audit outcomes for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The Auditor-General (AG) defines a clean audit as: “The financial...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, has recommenced several crucial infrastructure development projects in Region G after the annual construction industry shutdown in...

The Johannesburg Zoo remains dedicated to accommodating, enriching and conserving wildlife, that is why it is actively supporting the Reverse the Red movement to save critically endangered animal species. City...

The Soweto Theatre recently reverberated with the vibrant rhythms of music and cultural celebration as the City of Johannesburg’s Community Development Department proudly presented the 7th Indigenous Gospel Festival. The...

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