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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 City of Johannesburg is preparing to take centre stage on the global platform as it hosts the second African Forum on Urban Forests (AFUF) from 18 to 21 March...
The Weltevreden Park Library buzzed with excitement this week as children immersed themselves in the Coding Games Challenge, an event designed to make learning technology fun and interactive....
The City of Johannesburg has embarked on a significant digital transformation initiative with the introduction of its state-of-the-art e-Procurement System....
The City of Johannesburg, through its Group Finance Department, hosted a successful Open Day at the Roodepoort Customer Service Centre in Florida, Region C....
The City is set to host the highly anticipated J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge on Thursday, 13 March, drawing thousands of corporate athletes to The Wanderers Club for the world's largest...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Health Department, is pleased to announce that the construction of the new Hikhensile Clinic on Lokologa Street, Ivory...
Shaun Norris will take a commanding four-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the Joburg Open International Golf Tournament as he pursues his third DP World Tour title and his...
Scotland's Calum Hill triumphed in a tense sudden-death playoff to win the 2025 Joburg Open on Sunday, edging out South Africans Jacques Kruyswijk and Shaun Norris at Houghton Golf Club....

​A South African Football Association (Safa) Safe Hub, intended to create a viable and attractive option for young people to get involved in football, and a range of life skills...

South Africa's Shaun Norris defied the discomfort of an ear infection to seize the lead at the Joburg Open heading into the weekend at Houghton Golf Club.​...
Large crowds descended on Houghton Golf Club on Saturday as the Joburg Open International Golf Tournament moved into its third day of play under ideal weather conditions. Spectators of all...
Over 40 children from Soweto were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience professional golf up close during the third round of the Joburg Open at Houghton Golf Club. As part...
Riveting and thought-provoking best describe Johannesburg-born visual artist Mahube Diseko's latest international exhibition on queer representation....
Klipspruit West Library, in collaboration with the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) and Klipspruit West Clinic, hosted a substance abuse awareness programme at Tshilidzi Primary...
The City of Johannesburg's Libraries, in partnership with the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), held an inspiring seminar at the Brixton Recreation Centre on 5 March 2025....
The Joburg Open continues to play a strategic role in positioning Johannesburg as a leading destination for investment and tourism, with Executive Mayor Dada Morero describing the tournament as a...
The City of Johannesburg is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Naledi Clinic construction project, which was undertaken by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA)....
Local artist Mongezi Ncombo turned the fairways of Houghton Golf Club into a live art studio during the Joburg Open Pro-Am, creating a striking piece inspired by Johannesburg’s energy and...

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