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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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The City of Johannesburg's Office of the Speaker marked Heritage Day with a heartfelt celebration alongside senior citizens at Clean Touch Administration Services in Orange Farm....
The streets of Joburg's inner city pulsed with palpable energy as thousands of runners and walkers celebrated Heritage Day by participating in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on...
​The City of Johannesburg marked National Arbor Month with a major greening drive aimed at planting one million trees in support of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment's National...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), acting on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is nearing completion of the Selby Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) depot—an essential infrastructure upgrade set...
​​The City of Johannesburg is tightening the screws on its worst defaulters, who now face the removal of their entire electricity infrastructure – including meters – under its aggressive credit...
​The 9th Annual Silent Walk & Run was held on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia....
The Joburg Market participated in the Mpumalanga Farmers Day in Standerton recently....
It's been two months since the Randburg Customer Service Centre officially reopened its doors after a two-year closure and its service now runs like a well-oiled machine....
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Community Development, through its Sports and Recreation directorate, together with title sponsor African Bank and other partners, officially launched the prestigious 2025 African Bank...
​​The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED), together with its partners, successfully hosted Day 2 of the seminar on “Unlocking the Potential of Industrial Parks for an Inclusive...
City Power has intensified its crackdown on electricity theft following a successful operation in Rabie Ridge Extension 5 on Monday, 15 September 2025....
City of Johannesburg Mayor Cllr Dada Morero has sent a powerful message to G20 conveners, urging them to recognise the indispensable role of cities in addressing global challenges, provide the...
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements recently hosted a beneficiary education session at Helderkruin Retirement Village in Region C, focusing on the well-being, safety, and dignity of its...
The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is committed to positioning Johannesburg as a premier destination for both local and international visitors....
With the average age of a South African farmer now standing at 62, concerns about the sustainability of the agricultural sector and long-term food security are mounting....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is pleased to announce that L​ilian Ngoyi Street will officially reopen to traffic on Friday, 12 September 2025, following the successful completion of Phase 1...
​​​​The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) is reviewing the Waste Management By-Law as part of its commitment to strengthen regulation, protect public health and the environment,...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, led a high-impact service delivery operation in Region A's Ivory...

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