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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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City officials implicated in financial misconduct will henceforth be referred to the Financial Misconduct Board for investigation, as the municipality strengthens compliance with legal statutes governing the protection of public...

​The City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F hosted a Youth dialogue event at the Workers’ Museum in Newtown. The event was held under the theme...

​​The Speaker of Council, Cllr Vasco da Gama, swore in and welcomed Cllr Sello “Dada” Morero to the City of Johannesburg on Wednesday, 29 June 2022. The swearing-in ceremony took...

The Public Safety Department’s youth month commemorations culminated with an open dialogue on societal issues plaguing young people today, including LGBTQIA+ rights, mental health, and gender-based violence. The latest event...

​​In recognition of the young people, the City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services held an Internship Recognition ceremony to celebrate and appreciate the youth who embarked on the library...

​​​​​The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Vasco da Gama, welcomed a delegation from Madeira at his office in Braamfontein on Wednesday afternoon, 28 June 2022. ​​​...

By implementing a hybrid work model, the City has made noteworthy progress in attracting and retaining highly skilled municipal officials, who now have the flexibility of working in the office...

“​Community Development Day, themed ‘Get to know Comm Dev’ will be in all city regions,” said Cllr Ronald Harris, the Member of the Mayoral Community Development in the City of...

he Dobsonville-based Young Voice Academy is committed to motivating children and the youth to reach their highest potential and make a difference in society. Raphelang Simente (57) founded the Young...

​​The Covid-19 pandemic caught the world off guard, however, the City, its citizens and businesses were pushed to be innovative and technologically driven to continue with core functions, says Acting...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Michael Sun, led the A Re Sebetseng serving delivery campaign in Jeppestown on...

She may be retiring, but she is excited about the new and excitin​g journey ahead. ​​​Matshidiso Mlaba, the Deputy Director of Marketing, is a fashion designer, mother, cook and cyclist....

Borne out of the hard lockdown, the Soweto Business and Events Council (SOBEC) has established an integrated events directory to revive the fortunes of suppliers, artists, and B&Bs in the...

​​Mbundu plans to unlock R30-billion in trade and investment. Councillor Nkululeko Mbundu is leading the initiative to leverage about R30-billion in private sector trade and investment in his current tenure...

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is collaborating with the Johannesburg Parks Alliance (JPA) through a ‘Partnership Action Imbizo’ to develop vibrant, green, safe, and sustainable public parks. The entities...

​Sport is an effective instrument for encouraging positive change in South Africa’s diverse population. This was evident as the young and old gathered at 11th Street and Corner Forest Road...

​In celebration of Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services in Randburg recently hosted a skills development programme.   ​ The aim of the event was to...

Over the years, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has established processes and practices to support job creation and enterprise and skills development for disadvantaged groups of women and youth....

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