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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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Joburgers can replenish their strength in the tranquil outdoors following the gradual reopening of the City’s most picturesque nature reserves this week. Those craving a serene escape from the hurly-burly...

One of two local tech start-ups will walk home with the bragging rights of being a Smart City trailblazer when Joburg announces winners of its maiden Innovation Awards later this...

Motorists in Johannesburg will cruise smoothly through humdrum peak-hour traffic now that the City has finalised a new agreement with Traffic Freeflow, the company that deployspoints-people. The Executive Mayor, Cllr...

The portfolio head of Development Planning, Thapelo Amad has called for speedy completion of the critical maintenance work scheduled for the Metro Link building at the municipal headquarters in Braamfontein....

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