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Music and family are close to Siphiwe Hadebe’s (42) heart. He grew up with a love for gospel and released a single in 2020 titled, Impilo Yami, under his artist...
The Directorate of Sports and Recreation in Region A has gratefully received a substantial donation of sporting equipment from MNS Attorneys, aimed at bolstering Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes in...
The Diepkloof Zone 1 Library recently celebrated World Book Day and the importance of copyright. With 45 enthusiastic Grade 11 pupils from Bopasenatla Secondary School in Diepkloof in attendance, the...
The Roodepoort Museum recently hosted its annual Early Childhood Development Programme, themed “History is Green”, with a focus on promoting eco-friendly awareness. Anne Smart, who is the Chief Curator at...
In a collaborative effort to enhance literacy and digital proficiency among young pupils, Rosebank Library, in conjunction with Parkview, Linden, and Bosmont libraries, partnered with the City of Johannesburg’s e-Learning...
City Power dismisses false claims making rounds in relation to the tariff adjustments that are set to come into effect in July. The City of Johannesburg’s energy utility has dismissed...
The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management Region F of the City of Johannesburg, in partnership with various stakeholders and Jozi My Jozi, recently launched an inaugural cleanup and law enforcement...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has unveiled a revitalised Florida Park in Region C, showcasing its commitment to providing high-quality recreational facilities accessible to all residents. This follows the...
Joburg Ladies Open and Birdies for Dignity ended on a high note after more than 300 girls from Bramley Primary School in northern Johannesburg received dignity packs on Monday, 22...
Beginning on 22 April 2024, the City will extend a helping hand to cash-strapped households, allowing them to settle just 10% of their total municipal debt when arranging payments, providing...
The City of Johannesburg has concluded a series of successful hybrid Integrated Development Plan (IDP) engagements. Thousands of residents from diverse districts spanning the city’s seven regions participated in these...
Swiss professional golfer Chiara Tamburlini (24) reigned supreme at the 10th edition of the Joburg Ladies Open, held at Modderfontein Golf Club this past weekend. The rising star, who only...
Swiss star Chiara Tamburlini has seized control of the Joburg Ladies Open, leading by a commanding six strokes heading into the final round. This exhilarating co-sanctioned Sunshine Ladies Tour and...
South Africa’s Nadia van der Westhuizen is in prime position to break a championship drought after a sizzling second round at the Joburg Ladies Open. The golfer defied her recent...
With the sun blazing down on the picturesque Modderfontein Golf Course, enthusiastic crowds turned out in force for day three of the Joburg Ladies Open. This prestigious international tournament, co-sanctioned...
Dozens of residents from Region F packed the Brixton Multipurpose Centre on Thursday, 18 April 2024, to participate in the region’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session. The public engagement, themed...
The City took decisive action by cutting off water supply and electricity connections to large users who collectively owe over R1 billion in municipal services, as part of its proactive...
Guests gathered at Houghton Hotel in Houghton last night, 21 November 2022, for the Joburg Open sponsors’ gala dinner. The luxurious five star hotel, one of the sponsors, couldn’t have...
During a walkabout at the Setswetla and Marlboro informal settlements on the banks of the Jukskei River, officials from the Public Safety department warned flood-prone residents about the pitfalls of...
You could be one of the lucky spectators to win free tickets to the Joburg Open and get an incredible view of the tournament from Houghton Golf Course’s lush lawns....
The City of Johannesburg’s Health Department (Environmental Health) recently celebrated World Food Day at Kwa Mai-Mai Market. People all over the world celebrate World Food Day on 16 October, which...
The City of Johannesburg’s Community Development presented the fifth Indigenous Gospel Music Festival, also known as Clap and Tap and AmaZion, at the weekend. “Through arts, heritage and cultural programmes,...
If you are a film fanatic and around the City of Johannesburg, come have a ball at the forthcoming Joburg Film Festival. The fifth edition of the festival returns with...
Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg, who clinched the Joburg’s prestigious cycle challenge at Africa’s Calabash in Nasrec on Sunday, 20 November, rode in memory of his late father. He crossed the...
The biggest golfing event on the City’s sporting calendar will tee-off on the lush lawns of Houghton Golf Club on Thursday, 24 November 2022. Bongi Mokaba, the City’s Director of...
City officials whose driving license cards, learner’s licences, professional driving permits, and temporary driving licences expired at the start of the hard lockdown have until Thursday, 31 March to renew...
It is the season to be jolly and what better way to celebrate it than to visit the Johannesburg Zoo for the annual Festival of Lights. Joburg Theatre, Joburg City...
“In life, we are faced with many choices. We can choose to visit a train station but not board the train or take that golden ticket and travel to our...
Speaker of Council, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, visited Alexandra High School in Region E recently and took part in a sanitary pads drop-off initiative by the Vivian Mokome Foundation. “Growing up...
Weltevreden Park Library and A Milner Realty recently organised a tea and inspiration session with Andeline Singh, the co-founder of Supporting Those In Need Together (STINT), a Weltevreden Park-based non-profit...
Theatre productions are “profound storytelling tools” that help people make better decisions about critical topics in our community such as mental health. South Africa, like many other countries around the...
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has announced road closures during the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg 2022. The Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg will give riders an exciting experience of...
Pinkie Mlele, a librarian at Davidsonville Library, recently visited the local TK Campbell Kingdom Kids creche to read a story to children aged three to five. The creche is named...
Property owners and businesses have welcomed the City’s proactive engagement on the General Valuation Roll (GVR), which is scheduled for roll out next July. This week, nearly 100 property owners...
The 100-year-old Champion Tree on the lush lawns of the University of the Witwatersrand West Campus is a prime example of the greenery heritage Johannesburg inherited from its forebears. Towering...