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The Office of the Ombudsman of the City of Johannesburg successfully conducted its Citizen Information Clinic on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, to address residents’ concerns and equip them with knowledge...

World Social Work Day, observed on March 19, highlights the essential role of social workers worldwide. In the City of Johannesburg, the Department of Social Development serves as the custodian...
The MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Anthea Leitch, joined Ward 96 Cllr Rufus Maswazi and Executive Director for Human Settlements Patrick Phophi in Region A on Friday to hand over...

The City of Johannesburg witnessed an electrifying event as the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge took to the streets, with workers from 350 companies participating in the exhilarating 5.6 km race....

South African Library Week 2024 kicks off under the theme “Libraries Foster Social Cohesion”. From 18 March to 24 March 2024, communities across South Africa will come together to honour...

The Khoebo Opportunity Centre proudly pulled off a dynamic training programme at its new premises in Braamfontein....
A groundbreaking partnership has been forged between the City of Johannesburg and Jozi My Jozi, marking a pivotal moment in the efforts to rejuvenate the heart of the City....

Under the auspices of the City of Johannesburg Arts, Culture, and Heritage directorate, this exhibition curated by Tatenda Magaisa, titled “It wearies me: you say it wearies you”, explores escapism,...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), in collaboration with the City of Johannesburg, is urging the public to comment on the draft report for the new Urban Development Framework (UDF) for...

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo(JCPZ) celebrated the official grand opening of Sakhumzi Restaurant at Zoo Lake Park. City Parks has partnered with the owner of the legendary Sakhumzi Restaurant, with...

Get ready for an exhilarating showcase of talent as the prestigious €300,000 Joburg Ladies Open returns to the greens as the first of two Sunshine Ladies Tour events co-sanctioned with...

The City of Johannesburg’s Joburg Market is steadfast in its commitment to collective transformation through a robust portfolio of projects. “The Joburg Market is deeply rooted in serving the people....

The Joburg Theatre proudly announces the Legends Tribute Concert dedicated to the iconic Dr Victor Khojane at Don Mateman Hall in Eldorado Park on Sunday, 17 March 2024, at 3pm....

The City of Johannesburg is gearing up to host the prestigious Telkom Netball League (TNL), taking place from 26 April to 19 May 2024 at the iconic Standard Bank Arena....

City Power is buzzing as it races against the clock to meet the deadline for the official launch of the solar micro-grid pilot in Alexandra this month. This milestone achievement...

The Metropolitan Trading Company’s (MTC) groundbreaking anti-vandalism campaign has blossomed into a community-building project, safeguarding municipal infrastructure while creating valuable employment opportunities for Joburg's youth....
The City’s Opportunity Centre at Joburg Market in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg’s Business Clinic within the Department of Business Management empowered several small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs)...
On Sunday, March 10 2024, in a collaboration between the City of Johannesburg, Motsepe Foundation, Athletics South Africa (ASA), and Central Gauteng Athletics at Marks Park Sports Club, the Member...
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The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) turned 22 on 01 April 2023 and looks forward to working even harder to implement infrastructure developments, one of the most capital-intensive areas of municipal...

Nobuntu Mpendulo, the Director of Library and Information Services (LIS), is at the forefront of steering the digital transformation of libraries in the City of Johannesburg. She is leading a...

City Parks and Zoo has implemented a wide range of alternative burial methods from which families can choose, which will change how their deceased’s remains are interred. The entity argues...

The second phase of the Nurses’ Imbizo continued on 5 April 2023 at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg. The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development...

Whether you are a theatregoer or opera lover, indulging in a one-night performance of Verdi Requiem is a brilliant way to spend an Easter evening. Verdi Requiem will take the...

Following the recent and ongoing vandalism at the Braamfontein Cemetery, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is calling for a collective effort to prevent and discourage destruction in cemeteries. According...

This year’s Rand Show promises five days of family fun, shopping bargains and lots of prizes on offer from 6 April to 10 April 2023. The organisers have gone out...

City leaders kept their appointment of 1 April 2023 with community members from across Region C, encompassing areas in and around Roodepoort, to listen to community needs and spell out...

The Department of Economic development has cemented its mandate of growing the local economy and investing aggressively towards youth development. Evidence to this was displayed along Van Wyk Street in...

The City of Johannesburg held the first Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting of the year in Region G at the Finetown Multipurpose Centre in Ennerdale on Saturday, 1 April 2023....

At exactly 21:00 on Friday, 31 March 2023, a plane took off from OR Tambo International Airport with basketball wonderkid Angel Chisom Ouegbunam on board. It was a few hours...

​​Honesty and integrity are values he holds dear and are reflected in his work ethic. That is why, since his appointment in 2017, Dr Daniel Rampai has been an ideal...

​​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has once again delivered on its mandate of managing and facilitating infrastructure developments efficiently and innovatively with the completion of the R66 million, patient-centred Bophelong...

City officials received Green Building Skills Training certificates as part of Johannesburg’s commitment to climate action. The programme strengthens compliance with the City’s Green Building Policy and supports its long-term...

​A City of Johannesburg official and well-known long distance runner, Vincent Hlasa Seng, flew the municipality’s flag high when he clinched fourth place in the 18th JP Morgan Corporate Challenge...

Joburg Water is launching an urgent project to link the HurstHill and Northcliff reservoirs, installing a new pipeline to stabilise supply in critically affected areas as part of interim measures...

Joburg Water’s Crown Gardens system, which was severely affected by a pump failure at Rand Water’s Eikenhof station, continues to improve steadily. While the system is not yet back to...

It was a fun filled day for scores of Ward 49 pupils southwest of Johannesburg as they participated in the first day of the school holiday programme at the Braamfischerville...

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