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Over 150 informal traders gained valuable insights about the amended informal trading policy at an education and awareness session organised by the Department of Economic Development in Region F. The...

Region F’s Directorate of Sports and Recreation hosted an energetic kiddies’ games event at the Bertha Solomon Recreation Centre in Jeppestown, which drew 213 children from seven (7) Early Childhood...

A recent Waste Management campaign in the City of Johannesburg sparked children’s creativity as they were taken through elements of managing waste. A closing celebration was held on Friday, 5...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has suspended phase two of the state-of-the-art Brixton Social Cluster construction. Nkomaba Trading and Projects, the main contractor, was recently terminated due to poor performance....

Councillor Kenny Kunene, a Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport has risen to his current position after a tumultuous past. Having spent six years in prison, Cllr Kunene...

Member MC for Transport in the City of Joburg Cllr Kenny Kunene did a walkabout in the streets of Roodepoort, Region C, on Wednesday, 05 April 2023 in the company...

In the same manner as the adage “cleanliness is next to Godliness”, Ellen Sithole, arguably one of the City’s most admired general workers for the past 13 years, believes a...

Teachers, pupils and the community of Turffontein can now enjoy high quality public spaces after the Johannesburg Development Agency-implemented Turffontein Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) project reached practical completion. The project is...

The long-awaited Soweto Fashion Week, which promises to regale patrons and fashionistas with high-end haute couture from local designers, is returning to the Soweto Theatre stage on Bolani Road in...

Hendri Prinsloo is a man driven by his inquisitive nature, his love of gathering information, and his desire to provide ratepayers with the best service possible. He is the architect...

The construction of the state-of-the-art Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) depot in Selby is nearing completion, with the restoration of an existing administration block for Phase 1B and Phase...

Region F’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate convened an area-based management workshop on Monday 24, April to moot out solutions for tackling major concerns facing the Johannesburg Inner-City....

The Florida Library in Roodepoort used World Book Day as a platform to teach Royal College matriculants about the Copyright Act, appropriate referencing, and plagiarism. The session, held in collaboration...

The Department of Public Safety hosted a career expo in Randburg to expose youngsters from the Signa Academy to various career prospects. Signa offers quality training programmes such as SETA...

The Braamfischerville Multipurpose Centre was a hive of activity this week as scores of schoolchildren from across Region C competed in the annual Regional Kiddies Games. Over 80 children from...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, celebrated World Earth Day on Friday, 21 April 2023,...

Randburg Library hosted a successful career expo at Blairgowrie Recreation Centre on Friday, 21 April. The event attracted over 100 matriculants who gained more knowledge about what institutions of higher...

Making Joburg safe for residents and interacting with people is what he loves the most about his job. Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer Desmond Ntsumela (42) lives to fight...

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​​​​​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), in close collaboration with the City's Transport Departm​ent, has commenced the preparatory phase for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Ebhareni Public Transport Facility....
​The City of Johannesburg Libraries' Africa Day celebrations wrapped up with a powerful event on 29 May 2025 at Paterson Park Library, Norwood....
Leah Kefilwe Moyo, affectionately known as “Mum Leah," concludes a remarkable 33​-year career with the City of Johannesburg, retiring in a heartfelt celebration of unwavering dedication and resilience....
As a boy scout, Siphesihle Mdaka visited old age homes and was deeply moved by the care and kindness shown by healthcare workers....
Joburg Market was abuzz with activity as it celebrated International Potato Day, shining a spotlight on one of South Africa's most-loved and essential crops....
​The City of Johannesburg has announced plans to refurbish the iconic Metro Centre in Braamfontein, signalling a major step forward in revitalising the inner city....
The City of Johannesburg has unveiled its People's Budget for the 2025/26 financial year, committing billions of rand towards revitalising the city's ageing and critical infrastructure....
​​​A group of cycling enthusiasts​ will take the streets of Soweto this weekend to raise awareness about bullying through a community cycling event....
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Officer, Sibongile Nkabinde will launch her new book, Dice of Despair...
​​The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) is committed to providing safe, affordable housing and creating stable, caring communities in Joburg....
The 2025 Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbly Festival concluded by reaffirming its status as one of the city's most anticipated lifestyle events....
The City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, officially unveiled the Orlando eKhaya and Power Park Housing projects in Soweto on Friday,...
he City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development, is launching a series outreach campaigns from Monday, 26 May 2025, to...
Professional Nurse Lehlohonolo Mokotle is a dedicated healthcare professional at Nokuphila Clinic in Dobsonville Ext 2, Soweto, which is part of the City of Johannesburg's health network....
​​The Johannesburg Aids Council (JAC) officially began its work on 22 May 2025, following its successful relaunch in December last year....
As the City champions sustainability and environmental awareness, the 2025 RMB Latitudes Art Fair offers a compelling artistic dialogue on the global climate crisis....
​​Senior citizens from Ward 54 were treated to a heartwarming celebration at the Crown Gardens Recreation Centre on Tuesday, 21 May 2025, in honour of International Tea Day....
The City of Johannesburg, through its conservation agency Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), joins the global community in commemorating the International Day for Biological Diversity under the theme “Harmony...

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