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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 Johannesburg Aids Council (JAC) held its quarterly meeting at the Connie Bapela Council Chambers in Braamfontein on 08 October 2025....
The City of Johannesburg (City) has welcomed the decision by Global Credit Rating Company Limited (GCR) to revise its outlook from negative to stable....
The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, has announced the resumption of registration, application, and the issuing of informal trading permits...
The City of Johannesburg remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the Aids epidemic by 2030, reaffirming its leadership in driving a people-centred, evidence-based HIV response....
The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero, together with the MMC for Public Safety, Cllr Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC for Development Planning, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, acting head of Public...
Small-scale farmers gathered at the Braampark Auditorium for Joburg Market's Market Access and Product Standards Awareness Session — a key milestone in the City's Farm-to-Market Campaign....
Johannesburg came alive on Sunday, 5 October 2025, as thousands of women took to the streets for the SPAR Women's Challenge — a celebration of strength, wellness, and community spirit....
A palpable sense of festive euphoria and fierce camaraderie dotted the prize-giving ceremony of the National Metropolitan Police Games last night....
The Joburg Roads Agency (JRA) Depot in Region F has undergone a much-needed refurbishment, improving both its functionality and appearance after years of neglect due to budget constraints....
As the National Metropolitan Police Games in Durban reach their crescendo, rivalries among law enforcement agencies from Johannesburg [JMPD], Tshwane [TMPD], Ekurhuleni [EMPD], Nelson Mandela Bay [NMBM], and the host,...
​The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements is bringing its vision to life with the Jabavu Extension 6 Mixed-Use Development in Soweto....
​The annual National Metropolitan Police Games erupted into action in eThekwini this last night, with an electric opening ceremony setting the stage for a week of intense athletic rivalry....
As the world marked World Tourism Day on 27 September, South Africa observed Tourism Month – a chance to reflect on how tourism connects us to our history, culture, and...
As Arbor Month comes to an end in South Africa, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is calling on residents to help grow a greener, more resilient city—one tree at...
The City of Johannesburg, together with the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Gautrain, Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA), and Athletics Gauteng North (AGN), is proud to support the...
Olorato Mojaki's rise within the City of Johannesburg is proof of how dedication and hard work can translate into better service delivery for residents....
The City of Johannesburg marked the 45th anniversary of the Roodepoort Theatre with a gala celebration on Heritage Day, 25 September....
​​​​The City's 7th Annual Heritage Dress-Up & Cook-Off Contest was a big success, with prizes galore....

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