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This year’s Arnold Classic Africa multi-sport extravaganza, held under the auspices of the City attracted about 18 000 sports and fitness enthusiasts and featured more than 70 sporting codes, including...

Councillor Jack Sekwaila, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), spearheaded a large-scale clean-up effort at the Emthonjeni taxi station in Ivory Park....

​The Department of Community Development had a resounding start to the renowned Arnold Classic festival when it immersed dozens of school children in the vibrant and exhilarating ambiance of the...

Joburg Tourism Company’s (JTC) Destination Marketing Manager, Lumka Dlomo, is synonymous with making Johannesburg a leading tourism attraction. She has a dedicated team behind her, and together they are reviving...

As part of its Africa Month celebrations, Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is thrilled to support the annual Bassline Fest at Constitution Hill on Saturday, 20 May 2023, which also marks...

Residents of Alexandra have asked representatives of the City of Johannesburg to address the challenges of faulty streetlights, dumping, illegal electricity connections, poor service delivery, and poverty in their communities....

Malvern Primary School pupils were treated to a historical and educational tour of Museum Africa, Joburg’s flagship history museum, in accordance with International Museum Day celebrations. The tour educated them...

Discover a curated range of products and services from local and international exhibitors in the hotel and hospitality industries at this year’s Hotel & Hospitality Show at the Sandton Convention...

The annual Turkish Food Festival is back in the City of Johannesburg to showcase the amazing treats and delights of the Turkiye culture. The festival returns to Victoria Yards on...

The Westbury Transformation Development Centre recently received two awards at the 2021/2022 Corobrik South African Institute of Architecture Awards of Merit and Awards for Excellence. The centre’s design meets the...

Aluta Anova Festival of Museums, which is aimed at promoting and encouraging a museum-going culture among the youth, will take place on 03 June 2023 between 12:00 and 22:00 at...

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda, launched a youth-driven initiative, “Ke Kasi Ya Rona”, on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, at Alexandra Stadium in Alexandra. Accompanied...

In this edition, we honour the superheroes in scrubs who have been nursing our City back to health. Their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts deserve a round of applause. Join...

Swift action taken by authorities in Region G has seen the immediate closure of a non-compliant tavern nestled within the Zakariyya Park residential area, sending an unequivocal message to potential...

This year’s RMB Latitudes Art Fair will celebrate Africa’s creative spirit, ignite new relationships, and connect artists and galleries while exploring how diverse aesthetics and cultural influences echo each other...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lubabalo Magwentshu, encourages residents to attend the unmissable Arnold Classic Sport Festival in their...

The iconic anti-apartheid play Woza Albert! returns to the Soweto Theatre, offering a powerful, satirical reflection on South Africa’s past through compelling performances that explore resilience, injustice and the enduring...

Enos Mafokate, a South African hero who defied apartheid’s oppressive laws to become the first black show jumping sensation in the country’s history, went from humble beginnings as a groom...

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Casandra Hall sealed a hard-fought Sunshine Ladies Tour victory when she prevailed in an epic tussle with Lee-Anne Pace to win the Joburg Ladies Open by one shot at the...

Paarl-born 40-year-old Lee-Anne Pace is still holding on to her lead after the second round, two-under with 74 points after a solid start this morning, 29 April 2021, at the...
The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, last night discussed spiritual, mental and social stigmatisation on her weekly talk show known as "Talk with the Speaker of Council" that takes...
The City of Joburg Library and Information Services (LIS) joined the world in celebrating World Book Day and Copyright Day by hosting an online discussion....
​​A total of 22 professional​ golfers and 65 invited amateurs took to the fairways at the Soweto Country Club on the Freedom Day for the Joburg Ladies Open Pro-Am....
Residents have until 5 May 2021 to submit inputs and comments on the draft Roodepoort CBD Transport Master Plan, which is expected to enhance urban and transport aspects with a...
Pikitup’s distribution of 240 litre bins in Ivory Park in Midrand has been completed and a total of 36 000 bins have been distributed to the residents in the area....
The quest to ensure that the City of Johannesburg preserves the lifespan of its remaining landfill sites and increase the economic benefits of the recycling industry to create jobs and...
​The leadership of the City of Johannesburg attended the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting at Westbury Hall in Region B on 21 April 2021....
​The Smart Mobility Weekends service delivery campaign entered its second week on 17 and 18 April 2021, with the programme already yielding positive results in addressing major road defects within...
Joburgers can expect thrills and vibrant vibes when the City hosts the 25th edition of the annual 947 Ride Joburg bicycle contest on Sunday, 21 November....
​​Residents have until Wednesday, 5 May to comment on the contents of the draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget before they’re sanctioned by council....
​The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, hosted the first hybrid IDP meeting for Region A in Rabie Ridge Hall on Saturday, 17 April 2021....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, is set to begin phase two of the construction of the Kaalfontein Multipurpose Centre, Ebony Park and Ivory...
​The City of Johannesburg launched its long-awaited online radio station, Joburg Pulse FM, at Ivory Park Emthojeni Taxi Rank on Thursday 15 April 2021. In an aim to close the...
​Day three of the mayoral service delivery blitz in Ivory Park culminated with the pomp and fanfare launch of the City’s maiden digital radio station, Joburg Pulse....
n a groundbreaking commitment to reconstruct the profile of human settlements and the space economy, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Housing, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, turned the sod...
​The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, joined by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs) as the City of Johannesburg leadership hosted a consultative...

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