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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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​As Joburg Market marks the one-month anniversary of the Operation Phendula initiative, it is evident that the project has brought a wave of positive change....
​The Youth in Agriculture initiative, launched in May by the Joburg Market, aims to educate high school pupils across Gauteng about agriculture....

As the countdown begins, anticipation is mounting for the upcoming ninth edition of the Joburg Ladies Open tournament, where elite golfers will vie for the prestigious title. The City is...

​Libraries in Region D, Soweto, celebrated Africa Day under the theme “Education Encourages Quality” at Phiri Library on the eve of continental day, 24 May 2024....
Twenty-two people have been arrested in the past week in connection with theft and vandalism as City Power intensifies the fight against the scourge of cable theft and vandalism....
The Drieziek Library in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, was officially handed over to the City of Joburg by Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) Morakane Mosupyoe of Sports, Arts,...
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, together with the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, and the MMC for Health and Social Development,...
Rosebank Library's Lindo Dlamini (27) is making waves with his forward-thinking approach to library resource management....
The City of Johannesburg Council has given the green light to the budget for the upcoming financial year (2024/25)....
The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant disruptions to its waste management services due to a strike by casual workers of Pikitup....
The City of Johannesburg’s Youth Directorate is excited to announce the inaugural #MadeInJozi Youth Summit, a ground-breaking​ event aimed at empowering the youth of the City....
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, the greening champion in the City of Joburg, is gearing up in celebration of International Day of Biodiversity, which is observed annually on 22 May....
The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate in Region F, in partnership with Sports and Recreation Region F, hosted an International Tea Day celebration dedicated to the elderly residents...
The City of Johannesburg will extend the operating hours of seven libraries from Saturday, 18 May 2023, to Sunday, 9 June 2023....
The Hector Pieterson Museum, one of Soweto's earliest museums nestled in the heart of Orlando West, has recently been honoured with an outstanding museum award....
The City of Johannesburg recognises the importance of the Joburg City Library (JCL) and is prioritising its safe reopening....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has successfully completed a stormwater reconstruction project in Eldorado Park and launched #OperationRestore​ in Kliptown's Ward 17....
​Since 2013, South Hills Library has been transforming the lives of elderly residents....

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