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World Cities Day is globally observed today, Tuesday, 31 October 2023. In observance of World Cities Day 2023, the City of Johannesburg echoes the call of the United Nations’ Habitat...

For one night only, the Johannesburg Zoo was transformed into a ghastly ghost land and superheroes and characters were gathered together under the stars....
Joburg hosted and won the 2023 OR Tambo Soncini Games, celebrating youth talent, disability inclusion, and global solidarity. The tournament showcased rising athletes and strengthened international ties through sport and...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo treated senior citizens from Doornkop and Phiri to a joyful day with the Big 5, filled with laughter, dancing, and heart-warming first-time encounters with wildlife....
Owloween 2023 turned Johannesburg Zoo into a spooky fantasy world, uniting superheroes, villains, and families for a magical night of costumes, thrills, a haunted house, kids’ rides, and a live...
After a difficult year battling breast cancer, Metrobus employee Mabel Moshori completed treatment through courage, faith, and determination. Now back at work, she urges women to prioritise early detection and...
​​Sewerage blockages, crime, blinking traffic lights, dysfunctional streetlights and maintenance were among the issues that took centre stage during an accelerated service delivery drive in Region E this week....
​​Get ready for an enchanted halloween night at the Johannesburg Zoo....
The African Throne Tour, led by Nasty C and Cassper Nyovest, concludes in Newtown with a historic finale at Mary Fitzgerald Square, celebrating African music, unity, and Johannesburg’s vibrant cultural...
City of Joburg Libraries, with Microsoft SA and Afrika Tikkun, have launched free digital literacy courses, giving young people industry-recognised tech skills and accessible learning tools to boost employability and...
​The Environment and Infrastructure Services Department's (EISD) Climate Change Unit is actively engaged in disseminating knowledge and encouraging collective action toward achieving the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP)....
​Johannesburg, South Africa's largest metropolis, known for its remarkable resilience through numerous rebuilds is offering both residents and visitors a cornucopia of events, activities, and attractions this summer....
Johannesburg Zoo’s enchanting Owloween returns on 28 October, promising spooky fun, magical Wonderland characters, treats, thrills, and a live Rugby World Cup screening — all in one unforgettable night under...
The City of Johannesburg has launched Metrobus’s new Intelligent Transport System in the age of digital revolution....

As runners gear up for the upcoming Soweto Marathon, South African athletes are poised to challenge the longstanding dominance of foreigners, particularly Ethiopians, Kenyans, and Lesotho nationals. This showdown will...

The City of Joburg handed over 139 title deeds in Tshepisong, marking a major step toward secure home ownership and affirming its commitment to dignity, stability, and future housing opportunities...
Councillors, including government employees and members of the public mismanaging community funds should be held accountable....
The JDA has completed the Rea Vaya Alexandra Bus Depot Access Road, boosting Phase 1C operations and enhancing public transport infrastructure, while creating jobs and exceeding SMME targets in the...
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The City of Johannesburg is proud to mark a major milestone in its literary and cultural history — the Johannesburg City Library (JCL) celebrates its 90th anniversary on Wednesday, 6...
Grace Ramadi is the creative mind behind the infographics, posters, and overall Corporate Identity (CI) of the City of Johannesburg....
​​​Residents of Dlamini, Soweto, have rejected the City of Johannesburg's proposed Informal Settlement Policy during a recent stakeholder engagement session — a response that contrasts with more constructive consultations held...
As part of its 2040 Growth and Development Strategy (2040 GDS), the City of Johannesburg is working to upgrade public and non-motorised transport options....
The Joburg Market is proud to welcome Neony Market Agents, a new Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) accredited agent, to its vibrant network of fresh produce trade....
Aspiring young builders and innovators recently gathered at Brixton Multipurpose Centre for the Youth in Construction Summit, a dynamic platform to shape the future of the construction industry....
Tebello Sengoara (33), a Library Assistant at Linden Library, received an honorary mention at the prestigious Next Library Changemaker Awards 2025 in for her innovative “Green Shelf Network" concept....
The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services, under the Department of Community Development, recently held a community outreach programme in the Jerusalem informal settlement in Roodepoort....
​Wits University engineering students swapped lectures for hard hats on 24 July 2025, touring five Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) projects to see urban development in action....
In a proactive step to enhance financial security and operational integrity, Joburg Market has partnered with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to train its cashiers in advanced cash handling...
In a proud moment for South African golf, Tshepo Nyambi, the Tournament Director of the Joburg Ladies Open, took centre stage as a referee at the 153rd edition of The...
​​​The City of Johannesburg's Department of Environment and Infrastructure Services, through its Waste Management and Regulation Unit, hosted an awards ceremony on 22 July 2025 to recognise trainees of the...
The City of Johannesburg's Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) through its Climate Change and Air Quality Unit...
Joburg Property Company (JPC) has been recognised as one of South Africa's Top Gender-Empowered Companies by Topco Media, in partnership with Standard Bank....
Commuters have less than 10 days to help shape the future of Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system by taking part in an operational assessment survey before the...
The City of Johannesburg's MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, accompanied by the Speaker of Council, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, officially broke ground on Phase 4 of the Riverside View...
The Joburg Market is reaffirming its commitment to employee well-being and workplace safety through a series of focused training sessions facilitated by the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services....
Leading the charge, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) uplifted eight under-resourced Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, touching the lives of 435 children through essential donations....

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