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Dr Gadirobe Baby Mothibi brings a comprehensive set of qualifications and strategic vision to her new role as Executive Director for Health in the City of Johannesburg. She will also...

Thailand’s April Angurasaranee made a striking impression at the Modderfontein Golf Club as she teed off for the Joburg Ladies Open. With an immediate affinity for the course evident, she...

The Joburg Ladies Open, co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the Sunshine Ladies Tour, commenced at the prestigious Modderfontein Golf Club on Thursday, 18 April 2024. With 120...

The eagerly awaited Region C Integrated Development Plan (IDP) presentation unfolded to resounding success on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. Hours before the start at Roodepoort City Hall, the atmosphere buzzed...

Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda hit a spectacular shot, marking the official commencement of the Joburg Ladies Open tournament at the prestigious Modderfontein Golf Club earlier today, 18 April 2024. This prestigious...

The City of Johannesburg through its wholly owned entity City Power successfully unveiled the recommissioned open gas turbine at the John Ware Substation in Fordsburg on 17 April 2024. City...

The City of Johannesburg is hosting a world-class international golf tournament and entrance is free for spectators. If that doesn’t sound enticing enough, professional golfers from across the world will...

A prizegiving ceremony after a successful Pro-Am day set the perfect stage for the Joburg Ladies Open scheduled to tee off later this week. On Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 72...

Joburg’s vibrant public art scene not only adds cultural flair but reflects the City’s unique identity. It enriches the urban landscape and infuses open spaces with meaning and vitality, serving...

On Tuesday, April 16, amid a sense of anticipation and community spirit, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Anthea Leitch,...

Region E residents gathered at the Jabula Recreation Centre in Sandringham on Tuesday, 16 April 2024, to define what their community’s future should look like. Executive Mayor Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda...

Gratitude restaurant was packed to capacity as players, guests and sponsors gathered at Flamingo Shopping Centre for the Joburg Ladies Open sponsors’ gala dinner on Monday, 15 April 2024. Nine...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) proudly marked its 23rd anniversary as the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg on 1 April 2024. Since its establishment in 2001, the JDA...

Residents of Soweto actively participated in shaping their community’s future at a recent Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session hosted by the City’s leadership. The event, held at the Dlamini Multipurpose...

As the 2023–2024 swimming season wraps up in Johannesburg, a wave of excitement is building for winter thanks to a new option for dedicated swimmers. Ephraim Ramosweu, the City’s assistant...

English professional golfer Lily May Humphreys is returning to the ninth edition of the Joburg Ladies Open to defend her title....

On 10 April 2024, the City of Johannesburg Speaker Council Cllr Margaret Arnolds hosted a productive Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session at Dannie van Zyl Hall in Region B. The...

She’s known as Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s (JMPD) Mother Theresa, a stalwart to many and a leader of note. Superintendent Esther Dabula (61) has been serving the City for four...

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​​Nelson Mandela, affectionately known as Tata, was a remarkable figure—a freedom fighter, statesman, and father to South Africa's diverse nation....
​Talk Radio 702's much beloved Walk-the-Talk event makes a triumphant comeback, inviting Joburg residents to embark on an exhilarating adventure at the Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng on Sunday, 20...
​The legacy of former President Nelson Mandela was celebrated with a meaningful ceremony at the Mandela Mural Precinct at Thokoza Park in Soweto....
Ward 18 residents in Eldorado Park will finally see relief as the City begins major drainage and water system upgrades, restoring dignity, creating local jobs, and addressing long-standing infrastructure failures...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele honoured fallen South African soldiers at the Delville Wood commemoration, reflecting on their sacrifice and urging the youth to remember this pivotal First World War battle and...
City Power is tackling persistent outages in Fleurhof by repairing ageing cables, upgrading infrastructure, and monitoring the overloaded grid as rapid population growth and illegal connections strain supply, with long-term...

​Cape Town Opera (CTO) is thrilled to present the powerful opera Tosca by Puccini to audiences at the Joburg Theatre. The highly anticipated production will grace the Mandela Stage between...

Dr Nazira Cachalia, a driving force behind the Joburg City Safety Strategy, celebrates earning her PhD while championing resilience, collaboration, and policy excellence—continuing to inspire colleagues and shape safer communities...
City Power is expanding load-shedding exemptions for key institutions and select businesses to protect jobs and essential services, while advancing alternative energy solutions to boost reliability, cut dependence on Eskom,...
Johannesburg Water has deployed roaming and stationary tankers to safeguard supply during Rand Water’s shutdown, ensuring essential sites remain serviced while urging residents to conserve water until full restoration....
The City’s Library and Information Services staff united ahead of Mandela Day to donate food, blankets and essentials, demonstrating Ubuntu and community compassion while supporting the Health and Social Development...
MMC Eunice Mgcina conducted oversight visits to key JDA projects in Kaalfontein, Diepsloot and Turffontein, reaffirming the City’s commitment to timely infrastructure delivery that improves community facilities, mobility and access...
Galaxy 947 Joburg Day returns to Crocodile Creek Polo Club on 2 September, promising a high-energy music spectacle with top local acts. Samsung’s partnership elevates the experience. Tickets available via...
​Families and athletes gathered on a chilly morning at the Johannesburg Zoo to walk or run in support of the upcoming Netball World Cup 2023....
The Jabulani community is set to benefit from a new Olympic-sized swimming pool delivered by the JDA, expanding the Safe-Hub’s world-class sports and youth development facilities and strengthening the City’s...
​​Many might know Thembelihle Mkosi (34) as a dedicated officer of the law, but to an eight-year-old girl, he will always be remembered as someone who made a lasting impression...
City Power teams are on high alert as a cold front approaches Joburg, increasing strain on the electricity network. Extra resources are deployed, and residents are urged to save energy...
City Power is ramping up scrap-metal raids after arrests in Alexandra, targeting cable theft that threatens Joburg’s power supply. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity as the City intensifies...

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