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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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Guests gathered at Houghton Hotel in Houghton last night, 21 November 2022, for the Joburg Open sponsors’ gala dinner. The luxurious five star hotel, one of the sponsors, couldn’t have...

During a walkabout at the Setswetla and Marlboro informal settlements on the banks of the Jukskei River, officials from the Public Safety department warned flood-prone residents about the pitfalls of...

You could be one of the lucky spectators to win free tickets to the Joburg Open and get an incredible view of the tournament from Houghton Golf Course’s lush lawns....

The City of Johannesburg’s Health Department (Environmental Health) recently celebrated World Food Day at Kwa Mai-Mai Market. ​People all over the world celebrate World Food Day on 16 October, which...

​​The City of Johannesburg’s Community Development presented the fifth Indigenous Gospel Music Festival, also known as Clap and Tap and AmaZion, at the weekend. ​“Through arts, heritage and cultural programmes,...

If you are a film fanatic and around the City of Johannesburg, come have a ball at the forthcoming Joburg Film Festival. The fifth edition of the festival returns with...

Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg, who clinched the Joburg’s prestigious cycle challenge at Africa’s Calabash in Nasrec on Sunday, 20 November, rode in memory of his late father. He crossed the...

The biggest golfing event on the City’s sporting calendar will tee-off on the lush lawns of Houghton Golf Club on Thursday, 24 November 2022. Bongi Mokaba, the City’s Director of...

​City officials whose driving license cards, learner’s licences, professional driving permits, and temporary driving licences expired at the start of the hard lockdown have until Thursday, 31 March to renew...

It is the season to be jolly and what better way to celebrate it than to visit the Johannesburg Zoo for the annual Festival of Lights. Joburg Theatre, Joburg City...

“In life, we are faced with many choices. We can choose to visit a train station but not board the train or take that golden ticket and travel to our...

Speaker of Council, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, visited Alexandra High School in Region E recently and took part in a sanitary pads drop-off initiative by the Vivian Mokome Foundation. ​“Growing up...

Weltevreden Park Library and A Milner Realty recently organised a tea and inspiration session with Andeline Singh, the co-founder of Supporting Those In Need Together (STINT), a Weltevreden Park-based non-profit...

Theatre productions are “profound storytelling tools” that help people make better decisions about critical topics in our community such as mental health. ​South Africa, like many other countries around the...

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has announced road closures during the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg 2022. The Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg will give riders an exciting experience of...

Pinkie Mlele, a librarian at Davidsonville Library, recently visited the local TK Campbell Kingdom Kids creche to read a story to children aged three to five. The creche is named...

​​Property owners and businesses have welcomed the City’s proactive engagement on the General Valuation Roll (GVR), which is scheduled for roll out next July. This week, nearly 100 property owners...

The 100-year-old Champion Tree on the lush lawns of the University of the Witwatersrand West Campus is a prime example of the greenery heritage Johannesburg inherited from its forebears. Towering...

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