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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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Professional golfers who received sponsored invitations from the City of Joburg to compete in the elite Joburg Open 2022 proved their mettle in the final round of the tournament. The...

Dan Bradbury, a professional golfer from England has won the 2022 Joburg Open International Golf Tournament at the Houghton Golf Club after posting a successful showdown this week. Bradbury was...

Golf enthusiasts have flocked to the Joburg Open International Golf Tournament this weekend to cheer on professional golfers from across the world. On Saturday, 26 November, young and old golf...

The City’s Director of Events Management says the municipality chose to host the 2022 edition of the Joburg Open international showpiece at the Houghton Golf Club because of its lush...

This year’s Joburg Open International Golf Championship saw 39 South Africans advance to the final two rounds of the tournament at the Houghton Golf Club, north of Johannesburg, Because of...

The competition is fierce in this year’s Joburg Open International Golf Tournament, currently being played on the immaculate fairways of the leafy Houghton Golf Club in the posh northern Joburg...

When entering the children section of the Bryanston Library, you will be welcomed by a beautifully decorated festive season exhibition. It’s a reminder that the festive season is around the...

​The City has expended enormous resources and created opportunities to diversify the field of play in the one-million-euro Joburg Open International Golf Tournament, enabling nascent golfers to compete against professionals....

​​​The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, has fired the ceremonial tee shot to officially set the 2022 Joburg Open International Golf Tournament in motion on the pristine fairways...

The Johannesburg Zoo’s chimpanzees are definitely a must-see attraction during the festive season. They are a family of 10 who match human DNA by 98.7%. ​The oldest chimp is almost...

Gaze at the camera, flash, smile, and strut your stuff on the runway at the Soweto Theatre for the annual Soweto Fashion Week, pencilled for Friday, 2 December from 6pm...

The 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV) campaign commences on Friday, 25 November 2022, and will run nationally until Saturday, 10 December. ​The global theme is: “Unite! Activism...

Rosettenville Library in the City’s southern suburbs (Region F) has established an entrepreneurship awareness programme targeted at providing emerging businesses with essential knowledge and resources to promote their growth and...

The Pro-Am, a curtain raiser for the 2022 Joburg Open, got underway earlier today at Houghton Golf Club, the tournament’s new home. ​Former Sunshine Tour Executive Director Selwyn Nathan, Houghton...

Finnish professional golfer Sami Valimaki, the 2020 Oman Open champion, and his amateur teammates Jaco Beukes, Nkosana Khoza, and Andre Wissler won the Joburg Open Pro-Am with a total of...

You don’t want to miss Sullied, which is set for the Market Theatre in collaboration with Artsource. Choreographed by Kristi-Leigh Gresse and directed by Matjamela Motloung, it will run from...

Since all Covid-19 public health restrictions have been lifted, spectators can finally return to the Houghton Golf Club to watch professional golfers live in action during the Joburg Open International...

On the list of fun things to do to get your festive season going should be the first Soweto Farmers’ Market taking place this weekend on Sunday, 27 November 2022,...

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