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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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The City of Johannesburg, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund (WWF) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute, hosted hundreds of residents for the special Earth Hour outdoor celebration...
South Africa boasts one of the richest cricketing histories in the world, with blind cricket being played here since the 1990s....
Weltevreden Park Library recently celebrated its 40th anniversary....
It is with deep sadness that I express my heartfelt condolences after the passing of Yolanda “Yallunder” Nyembezi on 13 March 2025....
In a move to foster sustainability and elevate environmental consciousness among the youth, the City of Johannesburg's energy utility, City Power, has officially launched an Energy Efficiency Schools competition for...
Former Johannesburg Executive Mayor Amos Masondo was honoured at the AFUF2025 Gala dinner for his pioneering contributions to the City's urban greening efforts....
An imbizos kicked off in Alexandra on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, organised by Region E's Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) to address pressing concerns around by-law enforcement and service...
In a landmark moment for the residents of Soweto, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Dada Morero, officially opened the newly built Naledi Clinic....
The pouring rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of racegoers at the Motsepe Race to Gender Equality at the Randburg Sports Complex this past weekend....
The Lord Khanyile netball courts in Ward 78, Ivory Park, were alive with energy as Sport and Recreation Region A, in collaboration with the Prink Midrand Netball Association, hosted a...
Joburg Tourism successfully hosted a group of 90 tourists from the United States as part of its international destination marketing programme, aimed at positioning Johannesburg as a premier business and...
Libraries across the City of Johannesburg came alive with vibrant celebrations for South African Library Week, offering engaging events for people of all ages on 17 March 2025....
The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling climate change through urban forestry and green space initiatives....
The City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, in partnership with the Pedal Power Association (PPA), is set to reinforce its commitment to sustainable urban mobility with the upcoming Safe Cycling Ride,...
Joburg Market recently participated in the 17th Annual Agricultural Research Symposium and Innovation Expo, hosted by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) in Roodeplaat, Pretoria....
Joburg Market recently supported the Local Farmers and Agro-Processors Programme, hosted by the Soweto Farmers Market, to empower emerging farmers and agro-processors while strengthening food security....
The City of Johannesburg's Waste Management and Regulation Unit, under the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), has partnered with various stakeholders to host waste recycling information-sharing sessions in commemoration...
Tyrin Naidoo's unwavering drive and passion for governance have earned him yet another well-deserved accolade, which he attributes to the steadfast support of his colleagues and the City....

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