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A decade of weaving dreams, stitching together hope and wrapping South Africa in a blanket of warmth, 67 Blankets for Mandela Day stands as a beacon of unity and compassion,...
Come experience a Valentine’s like no other! Prepare for a night of pure magic as Joel Zuma takes centre stage, serenading you with timeless classics and soulful melodies that will...
The Klipspruit Multipurpose Centre has blossomed from a simple soccer field into a dynamic sports haven, proudly adjoining the Sharpa Nike Centre. Since its inauguration in 2021 in Pimville, this...
The Rabie Ridge Community Hall and Library in northern Johannesburg have been transformed after renovations and refurbishments spearheaded by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). The reopening marks a new chapter...
The shortage of quality and affordable student accommodation has become one of the major challenges facing the higher education sector in South Africa. It is for this reason that the...
The City’s chartered accountant (CA) training programme has recently achieved an elevated status, now classified as medium risk by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) reaccreditation process. This...
The City of Johannesburg recently convened the Inner City Partnership Forum at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre, chaired by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda. This forum follows a comprehensive oversight...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is on a mission to resurface the City’s roads as part of its commitment to enhancing the City’s infrastructure. This extensive initiative encompasses asphalt overlays,...
Buckle up Johannesburg! Get ready to cheer for the unstoppable force that is Phindile Makhanye, a 26-year-old dynamo who’s making waves on the global stage! From the sandy shores of...
City entities joined forces on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, during an Accelerated Service Delivery (ASD) drive in Region G. It marked the second day of the drive in Region G,...
Step into a realm where the soul finds its voice and stories pulsate with raw emotion. The Joburg Theatre becomes a portal to a soul-stirring journey as For Colored Girls...
As the new state-of-the-art Naledi Clinic takes shape, the community is witnessing the tangible realisation of the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to fostering a healthier tomorrow. One key focus area...
In a move to fortify road safety, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) launched a campaign against reckless drivers and lawbreakers throughout the festive season and into the new year....
Lufuno Mashau, the recently appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), joined the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) with just two months remaining in the previous financial year. Despite this brief tenure, the...
Celebrating its 25th year as a cultural treasure in Sandton, Theatre on the Square is set to dazzle audiences with a dynamic line-up of performances throughout the first quarter of...
The City of Johannesburg has taken a bold stand against the environmental degradation. Concerns by residents regarding persistent air pollution have propelled the city’s Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) to act....
The MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Anthea Leitch, handed over keys to historical stock of RDP units at a ceremony attended by Executive Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda on Monday, 29 January...
The Hector Pieterson Memorial Acre was filled with people from all walks of life on Thursday, 16 June 2022, who had come to learn and remember what this day meant...
The Speaker of Council of the City of Johannesburg Cllr Vasco da Gama, family members, community leaders and residents gathered at this gravesite of Japie Vilankulu yesterday, June 16 2020,...
Don’t be fooled by her soft demeanour and small frame. Dynamite comes in small packages and at the age of 29, Mmatshepo Chiloane-Oganne is unstoppable. The mother, wife, and former...
The Directorate of Environmental Health in Region F has led a public education and awareness campaign at the Booysens informal settlement as part of a larger effort to raise awareness...
The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum marked its 20th anniversary by urging society to be more accepting of social differences. Prince Dube, the museum’s chief curator, spearheaded the event, which...
The Rosebank CID is bordered by four major roads, including Jan Smuts and Jellicoe Avenues, as well as Bolton and Oxford Roads. There are plans to expand the CID and...
Captains of industry have called on South Africa’s biggest metropolis to model the concept of a 24-hour city in a bid to unleash the endless opportunities inherent in the night...
Officials from the Public Safety Department won the spoils and bragging rights after dominating various sporting codes at an intergovernmental sports day organised by the management of the Correctional Services...
“As nations slowly recover from the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic, I find it fitting to remind you of how good nature has been to all of us,” said the Member of...
Residents of Joburg living in informal settlements have been advised not to leave candles or braziers unattended, as these are the main course of shack fires during the winter season....
She smiles broadly and greets everyone as she drives through the streets of Langlaagte, Mayfair, Vrededorp and Vredepark, the Region F areas she oversees. “Hello, aunty Yola,” Alicia Meniers, a...
When you empower women, you empower the nation. Those were the words of City of Johannesburg officials as they kicked off an Entrepreneurship and Women Economic Empowerment workshop hosted by...
The City of Johannesburg’s Smart City office continues to push boundaries by making the most of the talent and innovation available both inside and outside of the government. Every year,...
City of Johannesburg’s Public Safety Department is launching a satellite licensing centre at Thuso house in Braamfontein today, June 6 2022. It forms part of the department’s efforts to bring...