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The 2023 Arts Alive Johannesburg International Festival hosted by the City of Johannesburg in partnership with the Fashion Industry Awards South Africa (FIASA) captivated the heart of fashion designers during...

As the holiday season approaches, Joburg City Theatres are ready for a month filled with entertainment and celebrations. From comedy acts to soul-stirring jazz, and a captivating ballet performance, there...

The scorching-hot summer sun has been furiously pounding the country and unfortunately the City hasn’t been spared. As millions of South Africans fill up public and private pools, and pump...

​​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), which is the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, is upgrading gravel roads to asphalt in Finetown Proper. It has completed site establishment for...

The Roodepoort Museum has transformed from a traditional curator of Afrikaner heritage into a vibrant, inclusive cultural hub, reflecting South Africa’s 30-year democratic journey through diverse voices, dynamic programming, and...

The much-anticipated Joburg Festival of Lights is making a triumphant return, promising to illuminate the Johannesburg Zoo with magical moments that will linger in the hearts of attendees. Scheduled to...

The second edition of the Gauteng International Book Festival is returning and promises to be bigger, bolder and better than before. Festival director Lorraine Sithole says there’s much to look...

The Soweto Farmers Market delivered on its promise of bringing together food, family, fun and good vibes at the Soweto Equestrian Centre in Rockville this past Sunday, 26 November 2023....

Spectators packed Houghton Golf Club for a sun-soaked third day of the Joburg Open, enjoying world-class golf, vibrant atmospheres, and thrilling competition ahead of the tournament’s nail-biting finale on Sunday....

The recently concluded Joburg Open International Golf Tournament has left an indelible mark in the world of professional golf thanks to standout performers like 22-year-old South African golfer, Nikhil Rama,...

Dean Burmester claimed his first Joburg Open title with a superb 18-under-par finish at Houghton Golf Club, leading a strong South African showing and earning praise from the City for...

​​South African professional golfer Daniel van Tonder and his amateur teammates, Michael Naidoo, Renier Louw and Lex Kriel, won the Joburg Open Pro-Am with a total of 93 points. The...

​The Joburg Open 2023 is ready to captivate spectators for four thrilling days from Thursday, 23 November, to Sunday, 26 November 2023, with a perfect blend of golfing experience and...

​​​​The Executive Mayor, Cllr. Kabelo Gwamanda, inaugurated the 2023 Joburg Open with a striking tee-off at the Houghton Golf Club earlier today. This pivotal shot officially launched the tournament on...

​​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, spearheaded the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme in Region F, in the Joburg inner city, reaffirming the city’s dedication to...

I came across a clever soul on X, formerly known as Twitter, who cautioned big spenders like me to make the November salary stretch right up to the end of...

Weltevreden Park Library is a welcoming community hub offering free Wi-Fi, diverse reading programmes, digital literacy activities and vibrant events for children and adults, making it a cherished resource for...

Small businesses in the City of Johannesburg will benefit from a new multimillion rand fund. Through a partnership between Sourcefin and Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP), the collaboration will provide access...

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The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Cllr Mpho Phalatse, delivered her maiden the State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber today, 21 April...

​River Park Football Club has walked away with a cheque of R120 000 after defeating Black Poison Football Club in the Tsalanang Games finals on 18 April 2022. The games...

The City of Johannesburg’s Community Development Department hosted the annual Kiddies Games at East Bank Recreation Centre in the heart of Alexandra on 13 April 2022.   The bright and...

The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has from January to March 2022, assisted about 53 youth in the Johannesburg area with job opportunities. The 53 youth were hired under the following...

As the Easter weekend beckons, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City of Johannesburg’s implementing agency, is pleased to announce the opening of two sections of the M2 motorway. The...

Hundreds of Region F residents descended on the Brixton Multipurpose Centre to attend the regions Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting last night, 12 April 2022. The Executive Mayor of the...

The Joburg Theatre runs two developmental programmes to help young inexperienced actors break into the entertainment industry. These are the Duma Ndlovu Actor’s Academy (DNA), which serves as a steppingstone...

The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation, in collaboration with the South African Rugby Legends Association and SA Rugby, hosted a successful Iqhawe Rugby Tournament for Under-16 rugby players. The...

With Covid-19 lockdown restrictions and the National State of Disaster a thing of the past, Joburg is hitting its stride as the pace picks up and the vibrant city is...

“I want you all to come back alive as we have a smart city to build together.” That is how the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho...

Hundreds of residents and business owners braved the cold and rain as they visited Region A Customer Service Centre at 300, 15th Road Randjespark, Midrand, in a bid to resolve...

The City of Johannesburg, the South African Local Government Association (Salga) and the South African Revenue Service conducted a fruitful and informative training workshop for councillors to get them to...

Out with the old and in with the revamped Metrobus, which is taking the streets one by one following the allocation of R48 million to refurbish some of its buses....

The Soweto Theatre is billed to be a hive of gyrating movement in May as Naledi Award nominee, Thami Tshabalala, returns to the Jabulani performance hub with “Isenyuso,” one of...

Hosted by the City of Joburg, the Sophiatown Revival concert brought visitors and Kofifi culture back to the historic Dr. AB Xuma House....

Rachel Martin (43) of the Midrand Fire Station has never shied away from a challenge. Martin’s sheer tenacity was recently rewarded when she walked home with a top award following...

he City of Johannesburg kicked off the first Integrated Development Plan meeting at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre in Claremont, Region B, with the Executive Mayor Cllr Mpho Phalatse leading...

​World Health Day is celebrated annually on 7 April, and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The Johannesburg Development...

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