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As part of marking World Diabetes Day, the City of Johannesburg’s Health Department is hosting an 8km fun walk from Naledi Hall, Soweto, on Sunday, 19 November 2023. The walk...

?The boys in City of Johannesburg’s Student Council recently conducted a campaign at Constitution Hill in Hillbrow, focusing on the “boy child”. The Student Council is made up of about...

??In the heart of ekasi, Soweto, a celebration of local lifestyle with food, fun and family will ignite through the third instalment of the Soweto Farmers Market. The market is...

​​Thousands of cyclists are getting ready for an exhilarating ride through the streets of Johannesburg with the upcoming Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg, scheduled for Sunday, 19 November. The annual...

​​The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has established a Tactical Response Unit (TRU) dedicated to fighting crime with a proactive approach. The JMPD’s TRU aims to collaborate with the South...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) Motorways depot is taking proactive measures to alleviate the impact of climate change on the M1 South along the Glenhove offramp, despite increased rain intensity....

At 51 years old, Inspector Bhongolethu Magcai has proved it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Bhongolethu works in Johannesburg Metro Police Department’s (JMPD) VIP Protection Unit and recently...

The JDA has completed Phase 1 of the Rosebank Public Transport Facility upgrade, with Phase 2 awaiting building plan approval. The project aims to accommodate Rosebank’s growing commuter demand through...

The City’s Migration Sub-Unit within the Social Development Department has officially launched its Climate Change Response for Migrants, Refugees, and Internally Displaced Persons project. The project is aimed at addressing...

The 2023 Joburg Open launches the DP World Tour’s new Opening Swing, bringing a world-class field and major incentives as Johannesburg showcases its ambition, global partnerships and commitment to creating...

The much-anticipated multimillion Ivory Park Swimming Pool complex project is only awaiting water connection to officially complete the state-of-the-art facility. Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) acting CEO Siyabonga Genu says the...

In the hustle and bustle of Soweto, local company SHOVeBIKE is just about ready to launch its collection and delivery business through a first-ever electric bike service. The logistics start-up...

Ntsindiso Mphakathi, a young and determined athlete from Port Saint Johns in the Eastern Cape, had dreamed of winning the Soweto Marathon for as long as he could remember. As...

The City of Johannesburg Libraries and Information Services congratulates Mikateka Primary for winning the Story Skirmish and Franklin D Primary for winning the Battle of the Books competition. This comes...

As the parade in celebration of the Springboks historic victory in the 2023 Rugby World Cup made its way through the streets of Johannesburg on Thursday, 02 November 2023, all...

Lebohang Mataruka, the Personal Assistant of the Head of Planning at Johannesburg Roads Agency’s Planning Department, has received her laurels from earning her Master’s degree, thanks to JRA’s subsidised education...

Southern Suburbs Swimming Pool is thriving as residents of all ages flock for swimming lessons, aqua fitness, and leisure. With over 63,000 Region F pool users since September, the City...

In celebration of the Springbok’s historic victory in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, a parade has been organised to honour the champions in the streets of Johannesburg. The will pass...

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On a warm Tuesday afternoon, the City of Johannesburg hosted an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session for People with Disabilities (PWD) at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre....
​In a bold move to reclaim City of Johannesburg-owned properties and enforce bylaws, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, led a multi-agency operation...
The City of Johannesburg's Region D hosted the 2025 edition of the Soweto Sports Festival on the weekend of 3–4 May at the CTM Sports Centre in Meadowlands, Soweto....
City employees in Region A are no strangers to Senior Occupational Health Nurse Thato Williams' friendly face and bubbly personality....
Johannesburg is just several sleeps away from hosting the prestigious World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference, and the City is gearing up to welcome global leaders in fresh produce,...
The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services (LIS) hosted a successful career guidance session for Grade 12 pupils at the Ferndale Recreation Centre in Randburg on Friday, 25 April....
The Department of Small Business Development has deployed 52 officers across all 52 districts in South Africa to assist spaza shop owners with fund applications and ensure compliance....
Golf, God and family are the cornerstones of Keletso Kgotse's (34) life...
A business-focused Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session took place on 24 April 2024, aimed specifically at business owners operating within the City of Johannesburg....
The recent signing of the Gauteng Safety Agreement on 15 April 2025 at the University of Johannesburg's Soweto Campus paved the way for a high-level ministerial crime prevention imbizo at...
The Roodepoort Museum education programme continues to empower young minds with a variety of projects tailored to different age groups....
The City of Johannesburg Health Department is urging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory infections as the winter season approaches....
As part of the 2025/26 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) review, the City of Johannesburg hosted a dedicated stakeholder engagement session focused on women—offering a platform to voice their challenges and...
In the days leading up to the Easter long weekend, the City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, had his hands full as...
As the world marks Earth Day, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is urging residents to adopt sustainable environmental practices to safeguard the future of the city's urban landscapes....
The Eldorado Park Ext 2 Library was alive with laughter and excitement as they hosted a special Easter celebration for the little learners of Beautiful Beginnings Preschool on 16 April...
“Nothing without us, for us", those were the powerful sentiments shared by young people at a youth-targeted stakeholder session organised by the City of Joburg's Youth Directorate on 16 April...
The Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi, together with executive mayors and mayoral representatives from Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Midvaal, Lesedi, and Mogale City, publicly signed a groundbreaking agreement to bolster the...

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