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As the festive spirit envelops the City of Johannesburg, we’re thrilled to bring you tidings of convenience and joy. Managing your municipal bill has never been easier, thanks to our...
As festive cheer fills the air, the City of Johannesburg wants to ensure your holiday season is hassle-free, starting with managing your municipal bills. The City is excited to announce...
The City has extended pensioner rebates to thousands of deserving elderly homeowners just in time for the holiday season. As of Friday, 8 December, the City had received a substantial...
The City of Johannesburg is taking decisive action – based on recent research recommendations – to address the looming threat of the heat island effect. Historical temperature trends in Johannesburg...
The City of Johannesburg has taken a multifaceted approach to combat gender-based violence beyond the 16 Days of Activism campaign. The campaign for no violence against women and children is...
Sport and Recreation officials in the City of Johannesburg joined forces with the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) and Joburg City Parks and Zoo to...
This week marked a significant milestone for the City as the Southern Farms Biodiversity Development Project was officially launched in Devland, ushering in a groundbreaking R27-billion biodiversity development covering an...
The City of Johannesburg has initiated a flood preparedness and clean-up campaign to educate residents of Alexandra on being flood-wise and avoiding the risks of drowning. Launched at the Setjwetla...
Addressing the outgoing student councillors at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, this week, the Speaker of Council, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, said: “Today we congratulate you. Against all...
The City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has embarked on a comprehensive water safety campaign, aiming to make the upcoming summer season free from drowning incidents. The campaign focuses on discouraging...
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the untimely passing of esteemed industry colleague and associate Jermaine Craig. He was a dedicated professional who played a pivotal role in...
The Westgate Mall in Roodepoort was abuzz with activity as local SMMEs proudly showcased their products and services to community and shoppers on Saturday, 3 December 2022. Shoppers visited the...
A total of 20 youth and adults recently graduated, signalling the end of a three-week training on different computer skills at Cosmo Library. Organised by Cosmo City Librarian Sbusiso Thusi...
Dean Burmester, the reigning Joburg Open champion, showcased his exceptional golfing prowess once again at the Investec South African Open Championship. Riding high on the momentum of his recent Joburg...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, in collaboration with the Japan Institute, a global cultural initiative and sibling organisation of the Portland Japanese Garden, planted a sense of peace and harmony...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City of Johannesburg’s infrastructure arm, is pleased to announce the construction on a new displaced persons shelter in Region G. A sod-turning ceremony in...
The festive season brings joy and celebration, but it also poses risks, especially on the roads. Through the ‘Safer Festive Season’ campaign, the Public Safety Department is gearing up to...
A long-term partnership between The Houghton Hotel and Afrika Tikkun has been instrumental in ensuring numerous disadvantaged young people from across Johannesburg gain access to specialised training and invaluable skills...
Athletes should get ready for big and World-Class athletic events coming to Johannesburg soon. From a gold-label event with a R 4 million prize fund to big local events that...
From general health check-ups to faecal sampling for parasites or the day-to-day clinical cases that arise at the Johannesburg Zoo, no two days are ever the same for Johannesburg City...
All eyes were on the shiny silver netball World Cup trophy as it toured the streets of Joburg on Wednesday, 31 May 2023, on a branded bus. The aim of...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, has announced an exciting destination marketing collaboration between Joburg Tourism Company and Gauteng...
“I hope I made people braver to fight for the environment,” says Jane Eagle, who is riding out into the sunset after 33 years in the City of Johannesburg. Eagle...
Belinda Hlaka (57) has been the Curator of Workers’ History at the Workers’ Museum in Newtown for over a decade. She is responsible for maintaining the museum and enjoys mentoring...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development, Cllr Lubabalo Magwentshu has launched the City’s Netball Fridays initiative, which is curtain-raiser to the Netball World Cup scheduled for...
The RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Mountain View is presenting three special projects exploring co-emergence, the intersection of cultural and aesthetic influences on the creation and interpretation of art from...
As part of its Africa Month celebrations, Joburg Tourism Company hosted a Belgian women in business delegation in partnership with UN Women, the Circle of Global Business Women, the Gauteng...
The City of Johannesburg has engaged targeted stakeholders in the creative arts, culture, and sport fraternity on the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for the 2023–24 fiscal period to enable broad...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, officially opened Lehae Library. The mayor was accompanied by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community (MMC) Development,...
The Tshiamo Market, a subsidiary trading hall at the Joburg Market has officially opened its doors to informal traders and the public. The newly refurbished market, which used to be...
The City of Johannesburg through its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) hosted a Men’s Dialogue themed the “Voices of Men” today at Altrec Hall in Alexandra on Africa Day, 25 May...
Those who missed the 6th Annual Joburg Choral Festival for whatever reason need not panic. The festival, which was recorded, will be broadcast on the Facebook page of JoburgCulture on...
Donovan McDonald Retirement Centre came under the spotlight as officials from the City of Joburg in the office of Chair of Chairs, Human Settlements and office of the Ombudsman visited...
The Turkish food and culture market delivered on its promise to give City of Johannesburg residents the full Turkiye experience at Victoria Yards. “The deliciously smelling food, the colour-filled things...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, undertook the Roodepoort CBD Transport Master Plan (TMP) to improve accessibility and mobility while enhancing the...
MMC for Economic Development Cllr Nomoya Mnisi and MMC for Finance Cllr Dada Morero will deliver a keynote addresses at the official launch of the Tshiamo Market at Joburg Market...