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The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo hosted its Environmental Awards ceremony at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre on 22 June 2023 to honour and acknowledge institutions for their remarkable greening projects...

Large swarms of fitness fanatics and spiritualists are expected to attend the grand celebration of the International Day of Yoga at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium on Saturday, 24 June. Poised...

The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate in Region F has embarked on a vigorous campaign to revitalise the region's wards. Over the past two months, a dedicated multidisciplinary...
The Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival is set to make a triumphant return to Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein between Wednesday, 21 and Saturday, 24 June, as it acknowledges, celebrates, and pays...
The City's Arts, Culture, and Heritage Directorate in partnership with Soweto Theatre, presents a commemorative dialogue and musical concert titled "Embo: Remembering and Re-membering Our Essence"....

Join Joburg Zoo and our passionate keepers as we celebrate World Giraffe Day on Wednesday, 21 June, an annual event that honours these majestic and beloved creatures. Renowned for their...

The City has issued a call to all pensioners who own residential properties, urging them to apply or reapply for pensioner rebate benefits by Saturday, 30 September. The current benefits...

In commemoration of Youth Day, young people of Soweto were treated to an exhilarating ‘Soweto Day’ event, brimming with electrifying live performances from local DJs, artists, dancers, poets, and more....

Riverlea’s senior citizens were treated to a delightful trip down memory lane as they belted out iconic songs, including hits by Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Judy Boucher, Elton...

​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance, Dada Morero clearly signalled the City’s commitment to the future of Johannesburg when he tabled a R80.9-billion budget for 2023/24, including a...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, took to Jozi streets o as part of June 16 Youth Day commemoration to remember the lives under...

A horde of energetic children marching against the scourge of child abuse as part of Child Protection Week recently brought Marina Drive in Zandspruit, Johannesburg, to a standstill. Commemorated under...

“I obtained my qualification in 2017 and joined City Power in 2021. I haven’t been happier in any other job. I hope I can continue doing a good job and...

Talks are underway between the City of Johannesburg’s power utility, City Power, and private power station in Kempton Park, Kelvin Power Station, to extend their agreement to supply electricity to...

One of the objectives of the 2023/24 budget in the City of Johannesburg is to restore the financial position of the City and ensure that residents receive the services they...

The City of Johannesburg will play host to an array of exciting activities curated to pay homage to the courageous heroes of the June 16, 1976, Soweto uprising. From Thursday,...

Soweto is a vibrant business community that beams with potential and the second upcoming Soweto Investment Conference will highlight the diverse sectors poised for investment, including manufacturing, tourism, renewable energy,...

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is championing the promotion of greener and healthier environments through a meticulously coordinated open space interaction and greening competition. JCPZ, as the custodian of...

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The City of Johannesburg and its partners proudly celebrated the launch of the 29th edition of the AfricanBank Soweto Marathon today, 31 October 2024, at a media briefing at the...
​As the curtain comes down on October, the City of Johannesburg has increased its efforts to raise awareness on breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month....
​​In a significant step towards improving public transportation in Region G, the City of Johannesburg celebrated the official launch of the Vlakfontein Super Stop Facility....
The Johannesburg Zoo hosted an exciting event as the City of Joburg Library and Information Services held the Battle of the Books 2024 finals on 30 October 2024....
As part of Joburg Social Housing Company’s (JOSHCO) commitment to transparency and accessibility, acting CEO Nokwazi Mtshali announced the launch of a new initiative today, 30 October 2024, focused on...
​In an ongoing effort to involve residents in shaping development plans, the City of Johannesburg held a community-based planning meeting at Altrek Sports Complex in Region E, focusing on the...
​The Johannesburg Zoo buzzed with excitement as four schools competed in the finals of the City of Joburg’s Story Skirmish, hosted by Libraries and Information Services on 29 October 2024....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has been undertaking renovations, roof repairs and fire protection systems upgrades at the City Library on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Community Development Department....
​​​The City of Johannesburg’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage department recently held the “Clash of the Regions”, a two-day talent search event for local youth....
The City of Johannesburg took first place at the 2024 OR Tambo Soncini Games, held on 26 and 27 October at the University of Johannesburg, Brixton Multipurpose Centre, and Linden...
​​As part of the City of Johannesburg’s October Transport Month (OTM2024), the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) held a wreath-laying ceremony and joined the Transport Department to raise awareness of the...
​​​​The Joburg Market’s Property and Facility Department is strengthening support for SMMEs by offering them rental spaces at its premises. This initiative allows entrepreneurs to expand their reach, sell products...
The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) made its second showcase at ITB Asia, an annualglobal meeting hub for travel professionals across the value chain, following a successful debut at last year’s...
​Region B hosted a successful Community-Based Planning (CBP) session at Ferndale Recreation Centre in Randburg. The CBP was attended by community members from wards 102 and 98....
​​​On October 26, 2024, After a gruelling month of knockout rounds, 012 Ayifuniwena Football Club emerged as champions, taking home the grand prize of R200,000 and marking a significant achievement...
​​Joburg Market recently hosted a dynamic Farmers and SMME Day under the theme “Growing Together”, led by MMC for Economic Development, Cllr Nomoya Mnisi....
​​Residents from wards 113, 95, and 96 gathered to discuss the urgent issues of crime and unemployment affecting their neighborhood on Saturday, 26 October 2024, at the Diepsloot Youth Centre....
​​The City of Johannesburg’s Region D held a successful community outreach event at Dobsonville Point, Extension 3 on Thursday, 24 October 2024....

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