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The City of Johannesburg is dismayed by Eskom’s decision to resort to legal action in demanding payment of R1 billion while overlooking its own outstanding debt of R3.4 billion in...
The Telkom Netball League (TNL) is in full swing in Johannesburg, bringing together a powerhouse of partners to fuel a season packed with exhilarating matches....
A Protea North resident has heaped praise on the City of Johannesburg for its prompt response in pruning a tree outside his house that was in dire need of attention....
This year, the 27,79 million registered voters will receive three ballot papers to elect candidates to represent them in the National Assembly and the nine Provincial Legislatures....
The Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, reverberated with the vibrant sounds of the 7th Annual Joburg Choral Music Festival on 5 May 2024....
Joburg Market, the premier fresh produce trading hub in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), celebrates a remarkable milestone: exceeding a staggering R1 billion turnover for April 2024....
In his second State of the City Address (SOCA) delivered on 2 May 2024, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, outlined a development agenda focused...
In a heartwarming collaboration between the office of Councillor Lubabalo Magwentshu, the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, and aid organisation Gift of...
Thato Legodi, a rising star in the Telkom Netball League, is being celebrated by the City of Johannesburg for her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport....
Amidst fervent anticipation from an enthusiastic crowd, Cllr Lubabalo Magwentshu, the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, officially inaugurated the 2024 Telkom Netball...

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is delighted to announce our dedication to spotlighting the significance of World Parks Week, observed annually from 28th April 2024 to 5th May 2024....

Voters who won’t be in the location where they are registered to vote on voting day have less than 17 days to notify the Electoral Commission of their intention to...

The Executive Mayor of the City of Joburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, delivers his eagerly anticipated second State of the City Address on Thursday, 2 May 2024. He will unveil his...

The Telkom Netball League is in full swing in Johannesburg. The inaugural match between the Jaguars and Crinums drew in crowds of enthusiastic netball fans whose cheers reverberated through the...

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Development Planning has taken a significant stride in enhancing the capacity of its Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) by appointing qualified and competent professionals to...

As autumn paints the City of Johannesburg with vibrant hues of reds and yellows, courtesy of over three million indigenous trees, it is the perfect time to use the fallen...

The City of Johannesburg is committed to creating opportunities for local businesses and its world-class golf tournament, Joburg Ladies Open, establishes the perfect platform. Annually the City invites local and...

City employees revelled in a day of camaraderie, fitness, and enjoyment during the third annual Employee Engagement Day on Friday, 26 April 2024. The event, held at Marks Park in...

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Aletta Mzimela, also known as Mam Aletta, leaves behind a legacy of outstanding work and projects in the City as she bows out after 33 years of dedicated service. When...

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to the Johannesburg Zoo that has a lot of creatures who look just like you! The Joburg Zoo is turning...

Swedish pro-golfer Linn Grant, who won the Joburg Ladies Open 2022 with five strokes, will miss this year’s showpiece when it tees-off on the fairways of the Modderfontein Golf Club...

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s Acting Chief of Police, Angie Mokasi, leadership and staff recently celebrated the promotion of five female and eight male officers. The officers were promoted from...

The energy crisis remains one of the biggest challenges in Gauteng and the whole country. As part of the energy crisis solution, the Gauteng Provincial Government plans to work with...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, remembered more than 300 men on Saturday, 18 February 2023, who drowned in icy sea over 100 years...

The Speaker of Council, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, congratulated 19 City of Johannesburg Councillors who successfully completed their Local Government Leadership Development Programme (LGLDP). “This is the time in our history...

Khwezi Gule’s face lights up when he talks about his vision for the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG), for which he is chief curator since November 2017. Gule was born in...

As South Africans rushed to the shops to stock up of chocolates and red roses this week, Edith Khuzwayo, a librarian at Malvern Library, visited Little Lambs Learning Centre on...

If you are a lover of history, then you don’t want to miss an award-winning exhibition at the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre. The exhibition showcases photographs captured by perpetrators,...

​The City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has wrapped six Metrobuses with vinyl branding to heighten awareness about domestic fire prevention and safety....

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has completed the investigation stage of the Wemmer Pan Road. However, the agency warns motorists to continue being cautious and use alternative routes until construction...

​Velly Matsebatlela’s life work is about honouring one of the late Nelson Mandela’s adages: “Never stop doing little things for those less privileged than you are. Those little things occupy...

“It is remarkable to see the two cities working to building operation centers, this a good experience of cooperation between Rio and Johannesburg. We hope to share our knowledge on...

The Joburg Ladies Open 2023 is fast approaching, and the City is putting the finishing touches on its preparations to host a world-class event. In less than three weeks, the...

Soweto Theatre is excited to announce that The Red Theatre will be renamed Gibson Kente Theatre....
​​​The refurbished 18-hole Soweto Country Club in the heart of Pimville has walked away with a Sports Tourism recognition at the 2023 Soweto Tourism Awards....
Pregnancy is a beautiful and exciting time for expectant mothers and their families....

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