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The 36th edition of Johannesburg Pride is set to light up Sandton on Saturday, 25 October 2025 — and this year’s celebration promises to be bigger, bolder, and prouder than...

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has reaffirmed its commitment to improving living conditions in informal settlements following a recent oversight visit to Slovo Park in Johannesburg. The...

The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with ICLEI Africa and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), hosted the Johannesburg City–Business Collaboration Accelerator (CiBiX) workshop...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) advises motorists of a temporary full closure on the M1 Motorway between the Smit Street and Carr Street interchanges for essential structural surveys....
​The Johannesburg Roads Age​ncy (JRA) recently appointed Mpho Maruping as its Operations Manager for Infrastructure Development....
The City Power Board has concluded an independent forensic review into allegations of misconduct against the utility's executives and found no evidence of wrongdoing by any of the officials, including...
​​Get your bikes, helmets, and energy ready! The City of Johannesburg's Department of Transport, in partnership with the Pedal Power Association (PPA), will host the third annual Cycling Awareness Ride...
​It's story time with a twist! The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services (LIS) is turning up the excitement with its annual school reading competitions, happening at Emmarentia Dam...
The City of Johannesburg is pleased to announce the 28th edition of the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg, scheduled for Sunday, 26 October 2025, at the FNB Stadium....
The City of Johannesburg has intensified its service delivery efforts in the Greater Ivory Park area, with multiple municipal departments joining forces to tackle pressing infrastructure and maintenance challenges....
The Westbury Transformation Development Centre, one of the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA)'s flagship projects, has emerged as the winner of the “Flagship Project of the Decade" at the 2025 Scape...
​​City of Johannesburg libraries are a little quieter now that hundreds of pupils are back in school....
As the world observes Urban October 2025, the City of Johannesb​urg (CoJ) is reaffirming its commitment to building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable city through the development of the...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has a new Chief Executive Officer — Goodwill Zwelithini Nyathi, a leader known for turning challenges into opportunities and driving innovation in the public sector....
​The City of Johannesburg's Health Department is once again visiting public primary and special schools across the city to provide the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to female pupils aged nine...
Johannesburg is powering ahead on its journey towards a cleaner, greener future....
​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) continues to make meaningful progress in improving public transport infrastructure across Region G, delivering projects that enhance mobility, stimulate local economies, and promote inclusive urban...
The City of Johannesburg, under the leadership of Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero, today, 09 October 2025, hosted members of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation for an oversight...
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A decade of weaving dreams, stitching together hope and wrapping South Africa in a blanket of warmth, 67 Blankets for Mandela Day stands as a beacon of unity and compassion,...

Come experience a Valentine’s like no other! Prepare for a night of pure magic as Joel Zuma takes centre stage, serenading you with timeless classics and soulful melodies that will...

The Klipspruit Multipurpose Centre has blossomed from a simple soccer field into a dynamic sports haven, proudly adjoining the Sharpa Nike Centre. Since its inauguration in 2021 in Pimville, this...

The Rabie Ridge Community Hall and Library in northern Johannesburg have been transformed after renovations and refurbishments spearheaded by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). The reopening marks a new chapter...

The shortage of quality and affordable student accommodation has become one of the major challenges facing the higher education sector in South Africa. It is for this reason that the...

The City’s chartered accountant (CA) training programme has recently achieved an elevated status, now classified as medium risk by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) reaccreditation process. This...

The City of Johannesburg recently convened the Inner City Partnership Forum at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre, chaired by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda. This forum follows a comprehensive oversight...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is on a mission to resurface the City’s roads as part of its commitment to enhancing the City’s infrastructure. This extensive initiative encompasses asphalt overlays,...

Buckle up Johannesburg! Get ready to cheer for the unstoppable force that is Phindile Makhanye, a 26-year-old dynamo who’s making waves on the global stage! From the sandy shores of...

City entities joined forces on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, during an Accelerated Service Delivery (ASD) drive in Region G. It marked the second day of the drive in Region G,...

The City of Johannesburg secured an unqualified audit for 2022/23, with Joburg Market and Johannesburg City Theatres achieving clean audits, reflecting stronger governance, resilience and improved financial performance....

Step into a realm where the soul finds its voice and stories pulsate with raw emotion. The Joburg Theatre becomes a portal to a soul-stirring journey as For Colored Girls...

As the new state-of-the-art Naledi Clinic takes shape, the community is witnessing the tangible realisation of the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to fostering a healthier tomorrow. One key focus area...

In a move to fortify road safety, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) launched a campaign against reckless drivers and lawbreakers throughout the festive season and into the new year....

Lufuno Mashau, the recently appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), joined the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) with just two months remaining in the previous financial year. Despite this brief tenure, the...

Celebrating its 25th year as a cultural treasure in Sandton, Theatre on the Square is set to dazzle audiences with a dynamic line-up of performances throughout the first quarter of...

The City of Johannesburg has taken a bold stand against the environmental degradation. Concerns by residents regarding persistent air pollution have propelled the city’s Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) to act....

The MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Anthea Leitch, handed over keys to historical stock of RDP units at a ceremony attended by Executive Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda on Monday, 29 January...

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