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Aletta Mzimela, also known as Mam Aletta, leaves behind a legacy of outstanding work and projects in the City as she bows out after 33 years of dedicated service. When...

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to the Johannesburg Zoo that has a lot of creatures who look just like you! The Joburg Zoo is turning...

Swedish pro-golfer Linn Grant, who won the Joburg Ladies Open 2022 with five strokes, will miss this year’s showpiece when it tees-off on the fairways of the Modderfontein Golf Club...

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s Acting Chief of Police, Angie Mokasi, leadership and staff recently celebrated the promotion of five female and eight male officers. The officers were promoted from...

The energy crisis remains one of the biggest challenges in Gauteng and the whole country. As part of the energy crisis solution, the Gauteng Provincial Government plans to work with...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, remembered more than 300 men on Saturday, 18 February 2023, who drowned in icy sea over 100 years...

The Speaker of Council, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, congratulated 19 City of Johannesburg Councillors who successfully completed their Local Government Leadership Development Programme (LGLDP). “This is the time in our history...

Khwezi Gule’s face lights up when he talks about his vision for the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG), for which he is chief curator since November 2017. Gule was born in...

As South Africans rushed to the shops to stock up of chocolates and red roses this week, Edith Khuzwayo, a librarian at Malvern Library, visited Little Lambs Learning Centre on...

If you are a lover of history, then you don’t want to miss an award-winning exhibition at the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre. The exhibition showcases photographs captured by perpetrators,...

​The City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has wrapped six Metrobuses with vinyl branding to heighten awareness about domestic fire prevention and safety....

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has completed the investigation stage of the Wemmer Pan Road. However, the agency warns motorists to continue being cautious and use alternative routes until construction...

​Velly Matsebatlela’s life work is about honouring one of the late Nelson Mandela’s adages: “Never stop doing little things for those less privileged than you are. Those little things occupy...

“It is remarkable to see the two cities working to building operation centers, this a good experience of cooperation between Rio and Johannesburg. We hope to share our knowledge on...

The Joburg Ladies Open 2023 is fast approaching, and the City is putting the finishing touches on its preparations to host a world-class event. In less than three weeks, the...

Soweto Theatre is excited to announce that The Red Theatre will be renamed Gibson Kente Theatre....
​​​The refurbished 18-hole Soweto Country Club in the heart of Pimville has walked away with a Sports Tourism recognition at the 2023 Soweto Tourism Awards....
Pregnancy is a beautiful and exciting time for expectant mothers and their families....
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On a cold, windy morning, the vibrant Meadowlands community and devoted congregants gathered at Tswelelang Higher Primary School....
The Citizen Relations & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F Law Enforcement Task Team (LETT) has made significant progress in enforcing bylaws and tackling urban challenges in the inner city as...
Makgafela Thaba is positioning himself as a leader who will prioritise fairness and integrity in his role as Regional Director for Region E....
The fourth industrial revolution is being driven by automation and robotics, making it essential to develop a strong understanding of the subject....
The City’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) and City Power are conducting an audit of municipal buildings to ensure compliance with the regulations for the Mandatory Display and Submission...
The City of Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Councillor Eunice Mgcina, along with Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO, Mr. Themba Mathibe, conducted an oversight visit...
Plans for the highly anticipated African Bank Soweto Marathon 2024 were unveiled in the heart of Soweto at the historic Vilakazi Street's well-known Sakhumzi Restaurant. The event promises to be...
The Johannesburg Table Tennis Association (JTTA), in collaboration with the City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Directorate – Region F Ward 58, recently hosted the Johannesburg Table Tennis Open....
There's a new fire chief in town. Andries Mucavele steps into a new role as Chief of Emergency Management Service (EMS) in the City of Johannesburg with a passion for...
Excitement filled the chilly winter day as children were educated and entertained at the Pimville Recreation Centre....
At Diepsloot Library, children are discovering a new way to learn through games....
The City of Johannesburg warns property owners to prepare for increases in their July municipal bills because of the annual tariff increases for water, electricity, property rates, refuse, and sanitation....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, has commenced the construction of the Drieziek Recreation Park as part of the Orange Farm Turnkey programme....
The Basadi in Music Awards (BIMA) returns for its third year on Saturday, 10 August, at the iconic Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre, promising an unforgettable evening honouring the talented...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Eunice Mgcina, along with Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO Themba Mathibe conducted an oversight...
As part of the commemoration of Environment Month, the city's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) hosted youth for the Pitso Ya Bacha (A Call for Youth) campaign at the...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the custodians of street trees and public open spaces in Joburg, has adopted a tough stance to curb the illegal removal and felling of...
“I, Andries Mucavele, solely undertake to serve my city with loyalty, courage, dignity, and honour. I will perform my duties with zeal and diligence and set a good example to...

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