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This December, skip the long queues and airport stress - and rediscover the magic of Johannesburg, a city that's bursting with culture, creativity and festive cheer....
​Johannesburg's green legacy took root once again on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, when Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) and community partners planted 3 000 trees in just one hour...

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) is stepping up its presence across the City this weekend as part of large-scale traffic operations ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit. The...

The Joburg Property Company (JPC), an entity of the City of Johannesburg, honoured its long-serving employees during the annual Long Service Awards at Braampark. The ceremony celebrated staff whose dedication...

Residents from wards 50 and 129 gathered at Doornkop Hall on Saturday, 8 November 2025, for a Community-Based Planning (CBP) feedback session to review progress over the past three years...

Executive Mayor Councillor Dada Morero has launched a three-day CEO-City Partnership Programme, mobilising scores of Joburg’s captains of industry to drive a historic clean city renaissance. Beginning this November, the...

The City of Johannesburg, led by Speaker of Council Cllr Margaret Arnolds, in partnership with the Freedom Regiments and supported by the South African National Defence Force, commemorated the 105th...

Musawakhe (Musah) Makhunga has officially taken the reins as CEO of the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC). His appointment marks the start of a new era for the municipal entity responsible...

The Johannesburg Zoo will embark on a clean-up campaign tomorrow, Friday, 7 November 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to keep the facility clean and safe for both animals...

The City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM Region F) and Department of Economic Development, in partnership with SALGA, Gauteng COGTA, Jozi My Jozi, and the National School...

​​Joburg Market Chief Executive Officer Sello Makhubela represented the City of Johannesburg at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Brussels 2025 Conference​, participating in Session 2: “Supplying Megacities in...

Johannesburg is set to welcome some of the world’s brightest minds in physics following its successful bid to host the 2027 International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) General...

With its purple jacaranda-lined streets, bustling market, neighbourhood coffee spots, and warm sense of community, Linden has once again captured the world’s attention — and hearts. This leafy suburb in...

The City of Johannesburg has welcomed yesterday’s High Court judgment directing the City to expedite the verification and registration process for informal trading permits and stalls in line with municipal...

Every journey through Johannesburg should be one that everyone can take — confidently, independently, and safely. Yet for many people with disabilities, everyday travel remains a challenge. ​As South Africa...

The City of Johannesburg’s Community Development Department, through its Sport and Recreation Directorate, proudly supported one of its flagship initiatives — the annual African Pride Games (APG) — which ran...

Johannesburg Tourism has launched the latest phase of its Tourism and Hospitality Vocational Training Programme, a key initiative to drive job creation and economic growth in the city's vibrant tourism...

The Joburg Market has reaffirmed its reputation for strong governance and strategic foresight, achieving a Level 3.2 rating in the recent Enterprise Risk Management Maturity Assessment — a major leap...

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​​​​​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), in close collaboration with the City's Transport Departm​ent, has commenced the preparatory phase for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Ebhareni Public Transport Facility....
​The City of Johannesburg Libraries' Africa Day celebrations wrapped up with a powerful event on 29 May 2025 at Paterson Park Library, Norwood....
Leah Kefilwe Moyo, affectionately known as “Mum Leah," concludes a remarkable 33​-year career with the City of Johannesburg, retiring in a heartfelt celebration of unwavering dedication and resilience....
As a boy scout, Siphesihle Mdaka visited old age homes and was deeply moved by the care and kindness shown by healthcare workers....
Joburg Market was abuzz with activity as it celebrated International Potato Day, shining a spotlight on one of South Africa's most-loved and essential crops....
​The City of Johannesburg has announced plans to refurbish the iconic Metro Centre in Braamfontein, signalling a major step forward in revitalising the inner city....
The City of Johannesburg has unveiled its People's Budget for the 2025/26 financial year, committing billions of rand towards revitalising the city's ageing and critical infrastructure....
​​​A group of cycling enthusiasts​ will take the streets of Soweto this weekend to raise awareness about bullying through a community cycling event....
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Officer, Sibongile Nkabinde will launch her new book, Dice of Despair...
​​The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) is committed to providing safe, affordable housing and creating stable, caring communities in Joburg....
The 2025 Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbly Festival concluded by reaffirming its status as one of the city's most anticipated lifestyle events....
The City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, officially unveiled the Orlando eKhaya and Power Park Housing projects in Soweto on Friday,...
he City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development, is launching a series outreach campaigns from Monday, 26 May 2025, to...
Professional Nurse Lehlohonolo Mokotle is a dedicated healthcare professional at Nokuphila Clinic in Dobsonville Ext 2, Soweto, which is part of the City of Johannesburg's health network....
​​The Johannesburg Aids Council (JAC) officially began its work on 22 May 2025, following its successful relaunch in December last year....
As the City champions sustainability and environmental awareness, the 2025 RMB Latitudes Art Fair offers a compelling artistic dialogue on the global climate crisis....
​​Senior citizens from Ward 54 were treated to a heartwarming celebration at the Crown Gardens Recreation Centre on Tuesday, 21 May 2025, in honour of International Tea Day....
The City of Johannesburg, through its conservation agency Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), joins the global community in commemorating the International Day for Biological Diversity under the theme “Harmony...

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