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As the excitement around the Joburg Open 2023 – co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour and the DP World – continues to build, the spotlight is firmly on the young and...

Beyond the swing of the golf clubs and the precision on the greens, the Joburg Open 2023 is a catalyst for job opportunities and a stage for caddies to exhibit...

The City of Johannesburg has provided a significant platform for three budding golf talents at the prestigious Joburg Open International Golf Tournament. The spotlight falls on the promising trio of...

The City of Johannesburg’s Region F Health Department, in collaboration with Anova Health and Metropolitan, held an annual award ceremony to celebrate its staff and clinics that are performing well...

​A week of exciting golf officially started on Monday, 20 November 2023, during a welcoming function at the Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. Golfers, guests and sponsors networked on the eve...

​​The Joburg Open 2023, now in its 17th edition, has evolved beyond its role as a mere international golf event, becoming a dynamic catalyst for economic development, particularly for small,...

​The Houghton Golf Club has witnessed the commencement of the week-long Joburg Open, with the invite-only Pro-Am featuring an impressive field of golfing excellence. Reigning champion Dan Bradbury led a...

A record nine former champions returned for the 17th Joburg Open, battling for a €1.5 million prize at Houghton Golf Club in what promises to be one of the tournament’s...
The 2023 Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg thrilled thousands as Marc Pritzen and Carla Oberholzer claimed elite victories, with the City proudly hosting one of its biggest cycling events across...

​Londeka Thanjekwayo is making her mark in the field of urban development and planning. Londeka is the Deputy Director for National Programme Liaison, Policy and Intergovernmental relations (IGR) in Human...

The 16th Joburg Fashion Week was a vibrant fusion of style, culture, technology, and commerce in its dazzling showcase of African ingenuity and elegance. Presented by Africa Fashion International (AFI)...

Bosmont librarian Sihle Duncan Sibiya won a Nalibali storytelling competition for his isiZulu tale, highlighting Joburg Libraries’ growing digital storytelling efforts and ongoing programmes that inspire children to read and...

Alexandra’s Ke Kasi Yarona’s rodent control crew has been sponsored with driving licenses in an initiative that not only promises to expand their service provision but also to improve the...

​The City of Johannesburg is ready to host the 17th edition of the biggest golfing event on its calendar: the Joburg Open International Golf Tournament. This year, the golf showpiece...

As the year draws to an end, the City’s free Geographic Information Systems (GIS) online mapping training is taking a break at the end of November 2023, with plans to...

The City of Johannesburg’s Mobi-Readathon programme won the 2023 Sunday Times Digital Innovation Award for its groundbreaking mobile eLearning platform, boosting literacy and transforming library services for high school learners...
Joburg’s Opportunity Centre and the National Lottery Commission will host a free entrepreneurship workshop on 16 November, offering insights, success stories, and networking to empower emerging and established entrepreneurs during...

The vision for a pedestrian-centred and functional Randburg CBD is on the cards after the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) completed site establishment for the upgrading of Bram Fischer and Jan...

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Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg's waste management company, will operate as usual during the Easter public holidays....
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED) has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the creative industry as a powerful engine for economic transformation and urban renewal....
In celebration of World Art Day, 15 April, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Community Development Department, is proud to announce Lorenzo Nassimbeni as...
Residents of Soweto gathered at a packed Orlando East Communal Hall on Saturday, 12 April 2025, to share their views on the City's draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP)....
In celebration of World Art Day on 15 April 2025 — a day that highlights the vital connection between art and society — the recently completed Naledi Clinic in Soweto...
More than 500 girls from two Soweto schools received dignity packs on Friday, 11 April 2025, as part of the Birdies for Dignity campaign — a charitable initiative linked to...
The City of Johannesburg's Social Development Department, in partnership with Futura Special School in Ridgeway, hosted the second annual Autism Awareness Big Walk & Fun Day 2025 on Saturday, 12...
The fourth edition of the City of Johannesburg's Employee Engagement Day wrapped up on a high note at Marks Park in Emmarentia on Friday, 11 April 2025....
The City of Johannesburg's Director for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Vuyisile Mshudulu, says South Africa leads the African continent in terms of government investment in the cultural and creative industries...
Returning to the City is both a privilege and a profound moment of redemption....
Today, City of Johannesburg staff came together at Marks Park in Emmarentia for their fourth annual Employee Day—a vibrant celebration of health, teamwork, and fun....
The City of Johannesburg held an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session at Marlboro Community Hall in Region E on Thursday, 10 April 2025....
Nestled between Halls 8 and 9 at Joburg Market is a thriving cold-pressed juice business run by Vuyisile Siboza—an entrepreneur whose journey into agroprocessing began with a personal health wake-up...
The MMC for Human Settlements in Johannesburg, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, has called on communities to contribute to crucial public consultations on the city’s new Informal Settlements Policy - a blueprint...
The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its support for the creative industry, with a renewed focus on the film sector....
Hope is rising among Soweto residents for the growth of their small businesses, as City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero announced that the Spaza Shop Support Fund offers a vital...
Despite the rain and chilly weather, Region B residents showed up in large numbers on Tuesday night, 8 April 2025, to participate in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session and...
In a bold fusion of comfort, functionality, and modern design, the R18.6 million Nederburg Student Accommodation in Hillbrow is fast emerging as a beacon of opportunity for Johannesburg's youth....

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