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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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​​​​​​City Power has a multi-award-winning champion in its midst. Soweto-born Beatrice Monyake (41) went against all odds to become the pool champion after winning the 2022 World Blackball Champion in...

All roads lead to the Joburg Market on Thursday, 27 October 2022. The market will stage an Emerging Farmers’ workshop on the day to encourage more players in the multi-billion...

The sidewalks of the main road that passes by the Public Safety Headquarters in Martindale were packed with pupils from Newclare and Dowling primary schools recently when the JMPD marked...

Environmental Health Services, Social Development, Joburg Market and Heart and Stroke Foundation gathered at Fred & Marties Soup Kitchen in Claremont, Region B, for the World Food Day Event on...

​A large number of customers from Region A and the surrounding areas visited the regional Customer Service Centre at 300, 15th Road Randjespark, Midrand, to get answers to their lingering...

After a 24-month hiatus, the popular Soweto Marathon is returning with a bang and is now the biggest South African one-day race this year. The “People’s Race” is one of...

Compassion will remain inherent even in retirement for Integrated Service Delivery Deputy Director in CRUM Region C Phindile Lakaje, who is hanging up her public servant hat officially at the...

Several libraries in the city are embracing digital transformation, and Randburg Library is an excellent example. The library, which is in Region B on the corners of Bram Fischer Drive...

October has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month to not only educate the public about the scourge but to also reduce the stigma and prejudice associated with it. To...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Anthea Leitch, accompanied by the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Sello Dada Morero, were in...

South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence has confirmed he will defend his Joburg Open title as this international Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctioned tournament moves to its new home at...

A Johannesburg-based choir group recently won big on an international stage. In early October, the Quava Vocal Group arrived full of zeal in Europe to compete in the inaugural 2022...

The City of Johannesburg Library Services’ poster on an innovative reading development programme, Mobireadathon, will be displayed at the Taiwan Reading Festival in December 2022. It follows a public request...

The Gauteng Junior NBA Basketball Tournament, held this weekend at the Klipspruit Sports Complex in Soweto, was marked by happiness, fun, fashion, and fitness. Bontle Mokwatle, a rising local basketball...

Four female volleyball clubs came together under the theme of breast cancer to participate in the volleyball games at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre this weekend. Players were from Kad...

The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation in Region A showed the community this past Saturday that small steps and adding few changes in your daily routine may help you...

​​Libraries in Region B hosted a successful Mobireadathon on Friday, 14 October 2022, at Randburg Library. Grade 8 pupils from De La Salle High School, Oceans Private School, Greenside High...

There’s a joke doing the rounds on social media that you can’t be looking for love in Jozi as it’s a strictly business-only city. But there’s more to this concrete...

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