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Chair of Chairpersons of Section 79 committees, Councillor (Cllr) Llyod Phillips hosted People with Disabilities in an engagement to discuss issues affecting their daily lives in the City of Joburg....
The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Health hosted a World Environment and No Tobacco Day at Alex Mall on Monday, 12 June 2023. The aim of the event was to...
He is a big advocate of health and believes that “health is the new wealth”. Mukelani Lancellot Muhlare, a Senior Occupational Health Practitioner, is in the health profession because it...
In poignant proximity to the school grounds that bore witness to the momentous events of June 16, 1976, stands an awe-inspiring open-air memorial, a hallowed testament to the sacrifice, bloodshed,...
The priority puts the spotlight on key infrastructure projects such as road repairs, water and sanitation upgrades, and public transportation improvements, and work to ensure that all projects are completed...
With a formidable force of over 250 law enforcement officers and officials, the Venue Operations Centre (VOC) maintained an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the State of the City Address (SOCA)...
In a triumph of dedication, Ke Kasi Ya Rona, a community initiative committed to establishing a rodent-free Alexandra, has surpassed all expectations by breaking a record in the extermination of...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, delivered his maiden State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber today, 06 June 2023....
The Joburg Ladies Open International Golf Tournament is all about impact and purpose this year. The tournament is doing this through the “Dignity for a Girl Child” project, which was...
On this momentous global occasion of World Environment Day, the City of Johannesburg is on board with initiatives that demonstrate unwavering commitment to preserving our planet and actively effecting change...
The City of Johannesburg is preparing for the State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, 6 June 2023. It will mark the 21st State of the City Address, a...
The City of Johannesburg’s Lenasia Extension 1 Library, in partnership with Gauteng Department of Education and Managing Minds Better, will expose young people to career choices and career guidance on...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is hard at work repairing and replacing bridges throughout Johannesburg, with an approved budget of R110-million earmarked for bridge construction and maintenance projects for the...
Mark your calendars for Friday 27 to Sunday 29 January 2023 for the return of the popular annual festival ‘Makhelwane’ taking place at various spots in Soweto, with Lebo’s Backpackers...
The City’s directorate of sport and recreation in Region A offered a free sweat-inducing aerobics session to the public at Busy-Corner Imbizo Shisanyama on the weekend, showcasing the best movements...
For nearly three decades, Violet Mahlaba has been going above and beyond for the City, and has no intention of stopping any time soon. Reliable, trustworthy, and dedicated are some...
City officials who oversaw the digital automation of the Construction Permit Management System (CPMS) have been hailed as trailblazers for having increased investment across industries, stimulating job creation, expediting spatial...
Carolyn Steyn, a well-known Johannesburg resident and philanthropist, can best be described as selfless and humble, with a heart of gold filled with unending kindness. If she could lend a...
This week marked a significant milestone for the City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) as the private sector officially began the manufacturing of 17 specialised firefighting engines for the municipal Red...
The inspirational Johannesburg Culinary & Pastry School aims to train chefs to be productive, independent, and employable. It is a true drawcard for both students who wish to master the...
With a theme of reverting to the roots, Soweto Tourism will host an awards ceremony on 3 February 2023 at Soweto Theatre to honour Soweto-based tourism businesses for putting the...
South Africa’s first hip-hop museum provides educational resources and cutting-edge technology for visitors to immerse themselves in the popular urban youth culture that began in the 1980s in the United...
Over 600 motorists were arrested for drunken driving during the now-ended festive season. It follows one of the busiest festive seasons, with hundreds of vehicles leaving the City of Johannesburg...
The City’s food hub at Joburg Market in City Deep provides immediate relief to thousands of food-insecure communities, assisting in the eradication of hunger among Johannesburg’s most vulnerable residents while...
The City’s digitised informal trading permits accrue several benefits to informal traders, including the ability to register and apply for a trading licence electronically. Once fully-fledged, the digital application system...
As part of her oversight duties, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, recently returned to Region D in Soweto to check on mop-up operations after...
The sound of laughter and screaming fills the air at Riverlea’s newly unveiled Jukskei Park, which is located along Jukskei and Gamka Streets in the south west of Johannesburg. Children...
The City is streamlining the approval of building plans by infusing technological efficiencies into the system, allowing the digital process to be completed in five to 10 days. Cllr Belinda...
The Ennerdale extension 9 clinic is one of the City’s busiest and well-kept primary healthcare facilities, with neatly paved brick walkways, well-defined sand beds, and neatly manicured grass. According to...
Not even the pouring rain could deter the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, from visiting Roodepoort and other parts of Soweto to ensure people affected...