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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 taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents during the end-of-year festivities. The municipality encourages holidaymakers to take precautions this December as they travel...

The completion of the 5th Road Bridge in Northwold demonstrates the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to providing new transport infrastructure. The construction and rehabilitation of the 5th Road Bridge was...

With the holiday season fast approaching and the summer heat upon us, nothing beats jumping in the water to cool off when visiting the City’s swimming pools, which cater to...

​​Scores of interns gathered this week at the Public Safety Headquarters in Martindale, west of the city, to mark the end of their internship programme and job readiness workshop. It...

There are not just lights, there’s cameras flashing and a lot of exciting surprises left with the action-packed entertainment available at the Johannesburg Zoo this festive season. ​With the Festival...

Summer days are here and although the rains seem to have dampened our visits to parks and outdoor spaces, they will bring with them lush lawns, shady trees and ample...

Two new faces and voices are bringing unbridled enthusiasm and vibe to the City’s radio and TV platforms. Lebogang Mtshali (22) and Cynthia Olifant (25) have the drive and personality...

City of Joburg Library Services was the only African country selected to participate at the Taiwan Reading Festival from 2 to 3 December 2022. Johannesburg Library Services responded to a...

Put the inaugural Gauteng International Book Festival (GIBF) at the top of your weekend plans. The bookfest will be hosted at Ubuntu Kraal in Orlando West, Soweto, on Sunday, 11...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced grand plans to upgrade road infrastructure in Regions E and A. The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, Cllr Funzela Ngobeni...

Buntu Odolo (30), a small business owner and budding entrepreneur, is thrilled to have received an invitation to showcase his premium gin at the Joburg Open Pro-Am last month, which...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Cllr Michael Sun, launched a War on Waste campaign in the inner city at Sky Rink Studios in...

The Brixton Social Cluster, implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), has been going a long way in benefiting the community of Ward 58 and surrounds. The Brixton Social Cluster’s...

Practical business lessons and discussions on opportunities filled the room as small business owners and aspirant entrepreneurs gathered at the Entrepreneurship One Day Summit at Roodepoort City Hall on Tuesday,...

Petrol-heads, car enthusiasts and their supporting crews descended on the James Hall Museum of Transport for the recent Creative Native Vintage Motor Show & Picnic. This event brought together motoring...

The City of Johannesburg joins the global to commemorate the World Aids Day 2022. Every year on December 1, the world celebrates the extraordinary progress in the fight against HIV...

The City of Johannesburg recently hosted the Clash of the Regions auditions at Chuma Mall in the heart of Diepsloot. It forms part of the regional activation programmes associated with...

Many customers have given the City of Joburg’s e-Joburg self-help portal the thumbs up. This comes as more customers embrace the platform and sign on. ​The e-Joburg platform is a...

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