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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 Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, along with the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, and the MMC for Health and Social Development,...
​​Johannesburg City Parks and Zo​o (JCPZ)​ is commemorating Endangered Species Day (ESD) under the theme ‘Celebrate Saving Species,’ part of the global ‘Reverse the Red’ initiative....
​​The City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F, in collaboration with Pikitup ​and Keep It CKlean (KICK), hosted a community-driven cleanup campaign in Ward 66, Kensington,...

Scores of inner city stakeholders, residents, business owners, property owners and taxi owners’ representatives gathered at the Citizens Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F offices for the Lilian Ngoyi...

Lesego Mlambo's innovative spirit has not only earned her a coveted spot in the City of Johannesburg's Employee Innovation Awards 2024, but it’s also breathing new life into the city's...
The City of Johannesburg's Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Directorate is at the forefront of improving service delivery across the city....
The Joburg Tourism Company's (JTC) Destination Marketing Team has been hard at work this month, promoting Destination Joburg on the global stage....
The Roodepoort City Hall was abuzz with anticipation as entrepreneurs gathered on Friday, May 10 2024, to celebrate a significant milestone: the awarding of National Certificates (NQF level 2) in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance, Cllr Dada Morero, underscored the dedication to fortifying Johannesburg's resilience, tabling an R83.1-billion budget for 2023/24, including a R7.4-billion capital expenditure...
The City of Johannesburg has unveiled its R83.1 billion budget, prioritising investments in infrastructure renewal and service delivery to mitigate the impact of load shedding and revitalise the city....
City Power is pleased to announce that repairs to the damaged electricity infrastructure in the M1 tunnel are complete....
The City of Johannesburg is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing efforts to restore power following the M1 tunnel fire incident....
In the northeastern corner of the City of Johannesburg, Region A, deep excavations, land grading, and earthworks are laying the groundwork for the transformed Kopanong Sports Complex, an upgraded public...
The highly anticipated RMB Latitudes Art Fair returns to Johannesburg for its second iteration, taking place from Friday, 24 to Sunday, 26 May....
The City of Johannesburg is making steady progress with the refurbishment of Lilian Ngoyi Street, as revealed during a stakeholder engagement session held on Friday, 10 May 2024, to provide...
The City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F is ramping up its efforts to revitalise the inner city gateways, working alongside Jozi My Jozi and a...
Lindani Sikhakhane possesses a keen interest in innovation, pioneering ideas, and creativity, particularly within the realm of City libraries....
The Roodepoort Museum recently hosted senior citizens of Dobsonville whose lives are woven into the fabric of Roodepoort’s history, taking immense pride in their contributions to the town’s development....

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