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With Human Rights Day approaching on 21 March, the City of Johannesburg is presenting a range of human rights programmes this month. Through the different programmes, which target pupils, the...
The City’s Public Safety Department has partnered with VumaCam, a wireless outdoor security camera provider, to strengthen the Integrated Intelligence Operations Centre (IIOC) in its quest to make Johannesburg crime...
The new Central Fire Station is moving swiftly towards completion and will soon be ready to serve and rescue residents and workers in the inner city’s high-rise buildings. The Johannesburg...
The Department of Human Settlements has warned the public about bogus housing notices circulated on social media in the name of the City of Johannesburg and the Gauteng Provincial government....
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jack Sekwaila has secured around R9 million to aid City Power in its...
Hordes of revellers got to groove to thumping beats when the Johannesburg Zoo’s 119th birthday was celebrated with an epic party that was the talk of the town. The #JazzInTheLights...
City Power and other municipal entities visited the Midrand community of Rabie Ridge for civic education, informing residents about the importance of conserving electricity and reporting vandalism of municipal infrastructure....
Fighting crime, enforcing by-laws and directing traffic have enabled Joburg Metro Police Department’s Sergeant Dangisile Conny Nkuna (41) to have a bird’s eye view of life in the streets of...
The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) and the City’s Finance Department take pride in the Chartered Accountant (CA) graduates who recently completed a rigorous professional training programme and have acquired essential...
Cllr Thapelo Amad, the Executive Mayor, and Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Safety, joined Minister of Police Bheki Cele and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi...
Young people should reconsider their reliance on formal education in favour of developing hard skills. These were the sentiments of National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Outreach Officer Patrick Sibeko during...
Cllr Thapelo Amad, Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, restored a girl child’s dignity by delivering over 1 000 sanitary packs to Zenzeleni Primary School in Alexandra, north of...
Theatre lovers have six days left before the classical play, Woza Albert, ends its short run this Sunday, 12 March 2023. The Joburg Theatres in collaboration with Ndlondlo productions is...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg visited residents of Bezuidenhout Valley on Saturday, 4 March 2023 to examine water supply issues. The community of Bezuidenhout Valley, east of...
Lily May Humphreys, an English professional golfer, has won the Joburg Ladies Open International Golf Tournament with seven birdies on the verdant Modderfontein Golf Club. Humphreys held the coveted tournament...
About 10 SA golfers have made the weekend cut to vie for top honours on the final day of the Joburg Ladies Open International Golf Tournament. Nicole Garcia, Lee-Anne Pace,...
As the festive spirit envelops the City of Johannesburg, we’re thrilled to bring you tidings of convenience and joy. Managing your municipal bill has never been easier, thanks to our...
As festive cheer fills the air, the City of Johannesburg wants to ensure your holiday season is hassle-free, starting with managing your municipal bills. The City is excited to announce...
The City has extended pensioner rebates to thousands of deserving elderly homeowners just in time for the holiday season. As of Friday, 8 December, the City had received a substantial...
The City of Johannesburg is taking decisive action – based on recent research recommendations – to address the looming threat of the heat island effect. Historical temperature trends in Johannesburg...
The City of Johannesburg has taken a multifaceted approach to combat gender-based violence beyond the 16 Days of Activism campaign. The campaign for no violence against women and children is...
Sport and Recreation officials in the City of Johannesburg joined forces with the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) and Joburg City Parks and Zoo to...
This week marked a significant milestone for the City as the Southern Farms Biodiversity Development Project was officially launched in Devland, ushering in a groundbreaking R27-billion biodiversity development covering an...
The City of Johannesburg has initiated a flood preparedness and clean-up campaign to educate residents of Alexandra on being flood-wise and avoiding the risks of drowning. Launched at the Setjwetla...
Addressing the outgoing student councillors at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, this week, the Speaker of Council, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, said: “Today we congratulate you. Against all...
The City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has embarked on a comprehensive water safety campaign, aiming to make the upcoming summer season free from drowning incidents. The campaign focuses on discouraging...
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the untimely passing of esteemed industry colleague and associate Jermaine Craig. He was a dedicated professional who played a pivotal role in...
The Westgate Mall in Roodepoort was abuzz with activity as local SMMEs proudly showcased their products and services to community and shoppers on Saturday, 3 December 2022. Shoppers visited the...
A total of 20 youth and adults recently graduated, signalling the end of a three-week training on different computer skills at Cosmo Library. Organised by Cosmo City Librarian Sbusiso Thusi...
Dean Burmester, the reigning Joburg Open champion, showcased his exceptional golfing prowess once again at the Investec South African Open Championship. Riding high on the momentum of his recent Joburg...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, in collaboration with the Japan Institute, a global cultural initiative and sibling organisation of the Portland Japanese Garden, planted a sense of peace and harmony...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City of Johannesburg’s infrastructure arm, is pleased to announce the construction on a new displaced persons shelter in Region G. A sod-turning ceremony in...
The festive season brings joy and celebration, but it also poses risks, especially on the roads. Through the ‘Safer Festive Season’ campaign, the Public Safety Department is gearing up to...
A long-term partnership between The Houghton Hotel and Afrika Tikkun has been instrumental in ensuring numerous disadvantaged young people from across Johannesburg gain access to specialised training and invaluable skills...