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The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has joined forces with public and private corporations to address the issue of traffic light outages during loadshedding, aiming to alleviate congestion on the City’s...

Randburg Library received a permanent backup power system through a partnership with Nestlé Bar-One and Orchard on 25, ensuring uninterrupted study space and reliable services for students during loadshedding....
After 38 years of service, Child Care Officer Ouma Elizabeth Mkhombo retires, celebrated for uplifting ECD centres and shaping young lives across Region C through her dedication, leadership, and passion...
City Power warns of escalating cable theft and vandalism across Johannesburg, with recent incidents causing outages and even fatalities, urging communities to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity to protect...

The City of Johannesburg plans to ensure the safety of sports fanatics as the Springboks go head to head with Argentina in their last home match before heading to France...

​Two days before Madiba’s birthday, thousands of United Kingdom-based The Telegraph readers voted South Africa the greatest country in the world....
The Turbine Art Fair returns at Hyde Park Corner with bold exhibitions, immersive installations, and creative programmes for all ages, celebrating emerging South African artists and strengthening Joburg’s reputation as...
Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda launched the U=U HIV campaign with UNAIDS, encouraging testing, treatment, and stigma reduction to improve quality of life and help end new infections across the city....
The iconic play Saturday Night at the Palace returns to Joburg Theatre after 41 years, offering a gripping blend of satire, drama, and powerful commentary on apartheid, brought to life...
The 2023 Mayoral Cup-Netball tournament brought Joburg’s regions together ahead of the Netball World Cup, celebrating women’s sport, showcasing local talent, and inspiring community pride as Region D1 claimed the...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, has pledged support for local businesses and agro-processors, saying that...

City employee and seasoned runner Vincent Seng powered through knee pain to finish his first Comrades in 6:44, showcasing grit, talent, and lifelong passion as he sets his sights on...
MMC Eunice Mgcina conducted an oversight tour of key JDA projects across Johannesburg, assessing progress on major libraries, fire stations, community centres, and infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving service delivery...
The City of Johannesburg marked Mandela Day with tech centre upgrades, clean-ups, sports ground renovations, coding tournaments, and community outreach—united through partnerships that spread hope and honour Madiba’s legacy across...
Following the Bree Street explosion, multiple CBD roads remain closed as safety teams assess damage. JMPD has implemented diversions, while City Power substations stay offline pending clearance to ensure public...
​More than 300 displaced people had a memorable Mandela Day that was filled with fun, lively music and acts of kindness at the City of Johannesburg’s 03 Kotze Street Overnight...
​The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate in Region F hosted the elderly at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, as part of the Mandela Day...
​To mark the global celebration of Mandela Day, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), led by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr...
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Johannesburg Zoo came creepily alive on Friday night, 31 October 2025, as over 5 000 visitors in the form of ghouls, ghosts, goblins and more filled the pathways for the...

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Develo​pment (DED) has officially welcomed Savant Foundry to the city—marking a bold step towards deepening Johannesburg’s innovation, industrialisation, and entrepreneurship landscape. Savant Foundry,...

The City of Johannesburg has officially reappointed Dr Floyd Warren Brink as City Manager — a familiar and respected figure known for his professionalism, dedication, and commitment to service delivery....

​​The Johannesburg De​velopment Agency (JDA) has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable infrastructure development, earning three awards at the 88th IMESA/CESA Excellence Awards. The awards recognised the JDA’s excellence across multiple...

The City of Johannesburg, through the Department of Social Development and under the leadership of the MMC for Health and Social Development, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, is proud to celebrate Older...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that it is prepared for the 2025 rainy season, with a comprehensive Flood Management Plan in place to protect the City’s road network...

The afterglow of pride and unity still lingers along the streets of Sandton following the 36th Johannesburg Pride celebrations, which filled the area with vibrant colour, music, and joy on...

The City of Ekurhuleni walked away with bragging rights after clinching top honours at the 2025 OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion Games, hosted by the City of Johannesburg at Ellis...

The City of Johannesburg successfully hosted the 28th edition of the 947 Ride Joburg road races, transforming its major routes into a premier cycling circuit that celebrated both endurance and...

​The spirit of health and unity came alive in Diepsloot on Saturday, 25 October 2025, as Region A Sports and​ Recreation, in collaboration with the Sedumedi Hope Foundation, hosted a...

The City of Johannesburg is taking a major step towards transforming and formalising the informal trading sector through the introduction of smart trading permits. Executive Mayor Cllr Sello Dada Morero,...

Jaedon Terlouw and Kim Le Court were crowned champions of the 28th annual 947 Ride Joburg cycle challenge, concluding a spectacular metropolitan event that saw tens of thousands of cyclists...

For Kaye Ally, Founder of Pride of Africa and Director of Johannesburg Pride, advocacy began almost by accident — but has since become her life’s purpose. “Once I commit to...

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Community Development, through its Library and Information Services, in partnership with the Library and Information Association of SA, hosted the second annual South African...

The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services (LIS), under the Community Development Directorate, celebrated young readers’ passion for books at the 2025 Story Skirmish and Battle of the Books...

For more than two decades, Chris Bruyn, Region F Depot Manager at the Joburg Roads Agency (JRA), has been at the forefront of improving Johannesburg’s traffic management systems. He oversees...

The annual Joburg Market Farmers’ and SMME Day, held today, served as a powerful call to action for building food security and driving inclusive economic growth in the city. Opening...

By now, your outfit should be ready and your plans locked in for the 36th annual Johannesburg Pride parade, taking place on Saturday, 25 October 2025. This year’s Pride promises...

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