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Johannesburg EMS empowered 70 community responders in Matholesville with fire safety training and essential kits, strengthening local readiness and ensuring residents are better equipped to prevent and manage fire emergencies....
Eldorado Park’s Extension 2 Clinic has reopened after strengthened security and intensive preparations, with the City urging residents to protect the facility, respect staff, and report any suspicious activity to...
​​Bonganintando Maseko, popularly known as Bongani, is a man on a mission to enhance Joburg Theatre’s digital presence and his efforts speak volumes....
​​In the aftermath of a devastating underground explosion that sent shockwaves through the heart of Johannesburg's urban landscape in July, the true essence of dedication and resilience shone through, embodied...
​The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department’s (EISD) Climate Change unit is currently hosting three webinars dedicated to the city’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation....
Extension 2 Eldorado Park residents pledged support for clinic staff after safety threats forced closure, but without agreement on security measures, the facility remains shut as the matter is escalated...
Johannesburg’s migrant-focused climate resilience project is underway, supported by a $200,000 grant, empowering over 50 immigrants with urban farming skills to boost food security, collaboration, and sustainable livelihood opportunities....
Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg Cllr Colleen Makhubele recently addressed students on the significance of civic education and the responsibilities that come with being a responsible citizen...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has made significant progress in the construction of the Bertrams Multipurpose Centre on the eastern edge of the Inner-City Central Business District...
Nurses from across the City are bursting with nervousness and excitement over their big move from paper-based filing and record keeping to using laptops for ease of access to records,...
Johannesburg marked World Food Day in Diepsloot, uniting farmers, businesses, and residents to promote food security, sustainable agriculture, and backyard planting, while empowering communities with resources and support to combat...
Speaker Cllr Colleen Makhubele honoured former political prisoners and military veterans, praising their sacrifice and urging today’s youth to rediscover patriotism, shared vision, and responsibility during a commemorative event at...
Region D’s CRUM hosted a rights education workshop in Diepkloof to help senior citizens facing abuse, teaching them about legal protections, wills, foster care, and where to seek support instead...
City Power has taken proactive measures to address the ongoing power outages affecting Northriding, Olivedale, and the surrounding areas, which have been a source of frustration for residents....
The Centre for the Less Good Idea launches its milestone Season 10 in Maboneng, showcasing new and revived experimental works by 60 artists, celebrating seven years of bold interdisciplinary collaboration...

Earlier this year, a community development programme that was implemented in partnership with Golden Lanes and Isiqalo Opportunity Centre set in motion a journey of transformation for the residents of...

Mayor Gwamanda led an Accelerated Service Delivery initiative in Region C, combining cleaning, road surfacing, by-law enforcement, and community engagement to address local challenges and enhance service delivery through coordinated...
Soweto Theatre’s “Dancing out of Cancer” returns on 29 October, celebrating survivors through powerful dance, music, and poetry. Inspired by Nomsa Manaka’s healing journey, the show offers hope, unity, and...
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A seasoned professional with a decorated career in local and national government has been appointed to the helm of the City’s Department of Community Development, charged with turning things around....

​About 2 000 indigenous trees are earmarked for planting in the Johannesburg Inner City this September as a symbolic expression of sustainable environmental management. The bulk of those trees will...

​For the first time, the leaders of various political parties represented in the City of Johannesburg’s Council agreed that they have lost “the people’s mayor”. After officially opening a Special...

Amid the bustling of city life, visitors at the Johannesburg Zoo can experience over 320 species of animals from all over the world, totaling about 2 000 animals in our...

​The Housing Department in the City of Johannesburg has provided 22 people whose shacks burnt down temporary accommodation at the Brixton Recreational Centre. The fire broke out last week Friday...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), which recently marked its 20th anniversary, looks set to charge into the next 10 years by continuing to build a more welcoming, competitive and resilient...

They always say heroes wear capes, but not in Joburg. Jozi heroes certainly wear Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department uniform. One such hero is Officer Evans Lebepe, who assisted a woman...

​Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, I never thought I would be infected. Reasons being that I immediately stayed away from shops, worked from home most of the time,...

Joburg Tourism has kicked off a winter campaign to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s legacy with a heritage tour that traces the former statesman’s footsteps in Johannesburg. In Mandela’s Footsteps – a...

​The City is warning residents of Johannesburg to refrain from sending voice notes, tweets or messages that may incite public violence. This is a criminal offence that is punishable by...

​​​July is Savings Month. Colonialism, apartheid and job reservation all conspired to make saving difficult for black families. But through stokvels, most families were able to have enough to cover...

​The LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community does not only experience discrimination in society, it is also discriminated against in the workplace, with rules and regulations...

​In a ground-breaking conservation feat, the Joburg Zoo’s Amphibian Conservation Project has successfully returned over 400 captive-bred offspring of the rare and endangered Pickersgill’s Reed Frogs back into their natural...

​The ravages of the Coronavirus have not spared the City. As of 7 July 2021, Group Safety, Health and Environment, which tracks citywide screening and Covid-19 testing, informed us that...

​The Member of the Mayoral Committee in the City of Joburg, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso has noted with great concern several fake social media accounts opened in his name and the...

Joburg Theatre hosts the virtual Long Night of the Poets on 9 July, featuring over 20 local and international artists in a free online celebration of poetry, music, and cultural...

​​The newly crowned Mr Gay World South Africa is eager to drive social change and equality while opening up public dialogue to demystify mental health and address socioeconomic injustices facing...

​The City’s Directorate of Sport​ and Recreation has partnered with several state and private entities to equip physically impaired people with the intricacies of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Amongst...

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