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The one-day workshop hosted on Thursday, 29 June 2023, by City’s Opportunity Centre at the Joburg Market in City Deep, Johannesburg, created a platform for job seekers and small businesses...
Region G’s Regional Health Deputy Director Olga Kruger uses the words “eventful” and “meaningful” to describe the past three decades she’s been working in the City. She attributes her choice...
Discovery Insure and Avis Southern Africa have joined forces with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to create a cross-sector partnership that will tackle the pothole problem in the City head-on....
About 120 young farmers had a stimulating, interactive and informative market access day on Wednesday, June 28 2023, at the Joburg Market in City Deep, Johannesburg. Hosted by Joburg Fresh...
Renowned orchestra conductor Kutlwano Masote has joined forces with the Joburg City Theatres Music Tutorial Programme to curate a week-long series of music exchange workshops which will culminate in a...
Councillor Lubabalo Cecil Magwentshu, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development, is spearheading a transformative approach to community development. Balancing his roles as a dedicated husband to...
Johannesburg is facing a heat island effect due to the absorption and retention of heat by buildings, pavement, and other human-made structures. This is likely to increase energy consumption and...
The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, held a Youth Summit last week at the Metro Centre in Braamfontein as part of celebrating Youth Month....
The City of Johannesburg’s libraries recently hosted a MobiReadathon final for grade 8 pupils at the University of Johannesburg Library. There were 11 high school that took part in the...
Dr Petra Smit (60), the Deputy Director for Finance in the Group Corporate and Shared Services department, is a force to be reckoned with not just on the work front...
The second Soweto Investment Conference officially kicked off on 22 June 2023 and for the next two days all roads will lead to the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Delegates and investors...
Council has approved the budget adjustments aimed at prioritising critical services, enhancing revenue collection, and addressing economic challenges impacting the city. The successful approval of operating expenditure (Opex) and capital...
Pikitup, the City’s waste management entity aims to intensify existing and new programmes to develop a resilient, liveable, and sustainable urban environment, supported by infrastructure for a low-carbon economy. The...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Anthea Leitch, along with MEC of Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development, Lebogang Maile, and Deputy...
In a bold move towards addressing pressing environmental challenges, the cities of Johannesburg and Copenhagen officially launched a Strategic Sector Corporation aimed at tackling water supply, flood control, and climate...
The Joburg Property Company (JPC) is making significant strides in the fiscal period of 2023/24 to tackle housing and student accommodation shortages in Johannesburg, aiming to reshape the urban landscape...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, led a multi-unit operation to demolish several illegally erected structures in Klipfontein...
The much-anticipated inauguration and draw of the 2024 Tsalanang Games unfolded on this week, heralding a month-long celebration of community, football, and solidarity. Set to start on 2 March and...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, spearheaded an Imbizo (community meeting) at the Danie van Zyl...
The Soweto Theatre on Bolani Road in Jabulani was recently transformed into a vibrant musical wonderland as the spirit of Gibson Kente, the father of black theatre, came alive through...
The tantalising aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the air, enveloping Jorissen Place Piazza in Braamfontein on Wednesday, February 28 2024. Curious visitors poured in to show their support...
The Speaker of the Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, conducted an orientation for the Johannesburg Student Council at the weekend, emphasising the importance of an engaged...