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Tree lovers should not be alarmed at seeing trees being removed along the Braamfontein Spruit in Parkhurst and surrounding areas....

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). In the...

Transnet’s Phelophepa Healthcare Train has arrived in Soweto, offering two weeks of affordable medical, dental, eye care and counselling services, plus extensive outreach to schools and communities, bringing vital healthcare...
Flawless dance moves dazzle audience at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre...
The City of Johannesburg has embarked on an exciting quest to find rising stars who will proudly represent it at the 2023 OR Tambo Soncini games this October....
Blairgowrie Recreation Centre is being transformed through a hands-on community beautification project led by Cllr Lucinda Harman, uniting residents in an innovative, collaborative effort to revitalise public spaces across Ward...
Rea Vaya’s Phase 1C expansion reaches Gandhi Square, where new BRT stations will be constructed by the JDA, bringing temporary traffic disruptions but long-term improvements to one of Joburg’s busiest...
John Kani’s iconic play Nothing But The Truth returns to Theatre on the Square from 3–21 October, offering a powerful exploration of family, exile, and South Africa’s apartheid struggle, performed...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has started construction work to rehabilitate the Kilburn Street culvert infrastructure in Discovery, Roodepoort....
The Soweto Cheese and Wine Festival drew over 500 patrons to the Soweto Theatre, offering fine local wines, curated cheeses, vibrant music and artisan showcases, creating a lively cultural celebration...
The Spar Women’s Challenge Jozi 2023 brought thousands together at Marks Park for a vibrant celebration of women’s strength, resilience, and community spirit, with Ethiopian athlete Selam Gebre taking first...
Forces beyond our control determine the conditions of our birth, but with enough ingenuity and a certain amount of audacity, we can rise above our limitations to reach for the...
Wine lovers are in for a treat as WineX returns to Sandton, offering three nights of tastings, gourmet pairings, and interactions with award-winning winemakers, showcasing over 800 exceptional South African...
The vision for a modern, integrated, 3236m2 multipurpose centre in Midrand, Region A, is a step closer with the first phase of the development now completed....
The MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Anthea Leitch, joined attendees at the 19th Annual Soweto Pride march and festivities to represent the City of Johannesburg and show its commitment to...
As Reggie Moloi, a Senior Manager of Cemeteries and Crematoria for Joburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), prepares to bid his colleagues goodbye at the end of September 2023, he...
Northern Joburg’s busiest throughfare has officially been renamed Winnie Mandela Drive in a historic tribute to one of South Africa's most iconic political figures....
The vibrant streets of the Johannesburg inner-city witnessed a surge of activity as thousands of enthusiastic runners and walkers participated in the 10km Absa Run Your City Race at Mary...
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On a warm Tuesday afternoon, the City of Johannesburg hosted an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session for People with Disabilities (PWD) at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre....
​In a bold move to reclaim City of Johannesburg-owned properties and enforce bylaws, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, led a multi-agency operation...
The City of Johannesburg's Region D hosted the 2025 edition of the Soweto Sports Festival on the weekend of 3–4 May at the CTM Sports Centre in Meadowlands, Soweto....
City employees in Region A are no strangers to Senior Occupational Health Nurse Thato Williams' friendly face and bubbly personality....
Johannesburg is just several sleeps away from hosting the prestigious World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference, and the City is gearing up to welcome global leaders in fresh produce,...
The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services (LIS) hosted a successful career guidance session for Grade 12 pupils at the Ferndale Recreation Centre in Randburg on Friday, 25 April....
The Department of Small Business Development has deployed 52 officers across all 52 districts in South Africa to assist spaza shop owners with fund applications and ensure compliance....
Golf, God and family are the cornerstones of Keletso Kgotse's (34) life...
A business-focused Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session took place on 24 April 2024, aimed specifically at business owners operating within the City of Johannesburg....
The recent signing of the Gauteng Safety Agreement on 15 April 2025 at the University of Johannesburg's Soweto Campus paved the way for a high-level ministerial crime prevention imbizo at...
The Roodepoort Museum education programme continues to empower young minds with a variety of projects tailored to different age groups....
The City of Johannesburg Health Department is urging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory infections as the winter season approaches....
As part of the 2025/26 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) review, the City of Johannesburg hosted a dedicated stakeholder engagement session focused on women—offering a platform to voice their challenges and...
In the days leading up to the Easter long weekend, the City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, had his hands full as...
As the world marks Earth Day, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is urging residents to adopt sustainable environmental practices to safeguard the future of the city's urban landscapes....
The Eldorado Park Ext 2 Library was alive with laughter and excitement as they hosted a special Easter celebration for the little learners of Beautiful Beginnings Preschool on 16 April...
“Nothing without us, for us", those were the powerful sentiments shared by young people at a youth-targeted stakeholder session organised by the City of Joburg's Youth Directorate on 16 April...
The Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi, together with executive mayors and mayoral representatives from Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Midvaal, Lesedi, and Mogale City, publicly signed a groundbreaking agreement to bolster the...

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