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Johannesburg Zoo came creepily alive on Friday night, 31 October 2025, as over 5 000 visitors in the form of ghouls, ghosts, goblins and more filled the pathways for the...

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Develo​pment (DED) has officially welcomed Savant Foundry to the city—marking a bold step towards deepening Johannesburg’s innovation, industrialisation, and entrepreneurship landscape. Savant Foundry,...

The City of Johannesburg has officially reappointed Dr Floyd Warren Brink as City Manager — a familiar and respected figure known for his professionalism, dedication, and commitment to service delivery....

​​The Johannesburg De​velopment Agency (JDA) has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable infrastructure development, earning three awards at the 88th IMESA/CESA Excellence Awards. The awards recognised the JDA’s excellence across multiple...

The City of Johannesburg, through the Department of Social Development and under the leadership of the MMC for Health and Social Development, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, is proud to celebrate Older...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that it is prepared for the 2025 rainy season, with a comprehensive Flood Management Plan in place to protect the City’s road network...

The afterglow of pride and unity still lingers along the streets of Sandton following the 36th Johannesburg Pride celebrations, which filled the area with vibrant colour, music, and joy on...

The City of Ekurhuleni walked away with bragging rights after clinching top honours at the 2025 OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion Games, hosted by the City of Johannesburg at Ellis...

The City of Johannesburg successfully hosted the 28th edition of the 947 Ride Joburg road races, transforming its major routes into a premier cycling circuit that celebrated both endurance and...

​The spirit of health and unity came alive in Diepsloot on Saturday, 25 October 2025, as Region A Sports and​ Recreation, in collaboration with the Sedumedi Hope Foundation, hosted a...

The City of Johannesburg is taking a major step towards transforming and formalising the informal trading sector through the introduction of smart trading permits. Executive Mayor Cllr Sello Dada Morero,...

Jaedon Terlouw and Kim Le Court were crowned champions of the 28th annual 947 Ride Joburg cycle challenge, concluding a spectacular metropolitan event that saw tens of thousands of cyclists...

For Kaye Ally, Founder of Pride of Africa and Director of Johannesburg Pride, advocacy began almost by accident — but has since become her life’s purpose. “Once I commit to...

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Community Development, through its Library and Information Services, in partnership with the Library and Information Association of SA, hosted the second annual South African...

The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services (LIS), under the Community Development Directorate, celebrated young readers’ passion for books at the 2025 Story Skirmish and Battle of the Books...

For more than two decades, Chris Bruyn, Region F Depot Manager at the Joburg Roads Agency (JRA), has been at the forefront of improving Johannesburg’s traffic management systems. He oversees...

The annual Joburg Market Farmers’ and SMME Day, held today, served as a powerful call to action for building food security and driving inclusive economic growth in the city. Opening...

By now, your outfit should be ready and your plans locked in for the 36th annual Johannesburg Pride parade, taking place on Saturday, 25 October 2025. This year’s Pride promises...

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The City of Johannesburg's Office of the Speaker marked Heritage Day with a heartfelt celebration alongside senior citizens at Clean Touch Administration Services in Orange Farm....
The streets of Joburg's inner city pulsed with palpable energy as thousands of runners and walkers celebrated Heritage Day by participating in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on...
​The City of Johannesburg marked National Arbor Month with a major greening drive aimed at planting one million trees in support of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment's National...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), acting on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is nearing completion of the Selby Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) depot—an essential infrastructure upgrade set...
​​The City of Johannesburg is tightening the screws on its worst defaulters, who now face the removal of their entire electricity infrastructure – including meters – under its aggressive credit...
​The 9th Annual Silent Walk & Run was held on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia....
The Joburg Market participated in the Mpumalanga Farmers Day in Standerton recently....
It's been two months since the Randburg Customer Service Centre officially reopened its doors after a two-year closure and its service now runs like a well-oiled machine....
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Community Development, through its Sports and Recreation directorate, together with title sponsor African Bank and other partners, officially launched the prestigious 2025 African Bank...
​​The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED), together with its partners, successfully hosted Day 2 of the seminar on “Unlocking the Potential of Industrial Parks for an Inclusive...
City Power has intensified its crackdown on electricity theft following a successful operation in Rabie Ridge Extension 5 on Monday, 15 September 2025....
City of Johannesburg Mayor Cllr Dada Morero has sent a powerful message to G20 conveners, urging them to recognise the indispensable role of cities in addressing global challenges, provide the...
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements recently hosted a beneficiary education session at Helderkruin Retirement Village in Region C, focusing on the well-being, safety, and dignity of its...
The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is committed to positioning Johannesburg as a premier destination for both local and international visitors....
With the average age of a South African farmer now standing at 62, concerns about the sustainability of the agricultural sector and long-term food security are mounting....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is pleased to announce that L​ilian Ngoyi Street will officially reopen to traffic on Friday, 12 September 2025, following the successful completion of Phase 1...
​​​​The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) is reviewing the Waste Management By-Law as part of its commitment to strengthen regulation, protect public health and the environment,...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, led a high-impact service delivery operation in Region A's Ivory...

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