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Joburg Libraries are bringing Mandela Month to life with fun, educational holiday programmes from 4–21 July. Kids can enjoy storytelling, coding, discussions, and interactive activities celebrating Madiba’s legacy across the...
​The Soweto Theatre Music Tutorial Programme recently concluded with a mesmerising musical performance concert, helmed by two of South Africa's most esteemed arts administrators and conductors, Kutlwano Masote and Sifiso...
Following the tremendous success of its inaugural national tour in 2022, the highly anticipated second national tour of the internationally acclaimed Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is set to take place...
Phaphama Football Club are the 2023 DStv eKasi Champs of Champs after whipping Swidi Wodwa Football Club....
MMC Jack Sekwaila is driving Joburg’s turnaround with a focus on cleaner neighbourhoods, reliable water and energy, safer communities and sustainable alternative power—calling for teamwork and resident involvement to rebuild...
A groundbreaking partnership between the City of Johannesburg and SourceFin has channelled R23 million into 16 SMMEs, boosting service delivery, enabling business growth, and creating jobs through accessible funding support....

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....

The beloved Alexandra township known for its turbulent history and fascinating stories is becoming even more well-known for shaping some of South Africa’s up and coming stars and entrepreneurs such...

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...

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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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