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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...

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The Joburg Zoo is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 121st birthday and invites everyone to join in the festivities throughout March!...
Grade 3 learners at Naturena Primary School celebrated International Mother Language Day through storytelling, learning, and fun on 21 February 2025....
Johannesburg is set to reinforce its position as Africa's leading business tourism destination by hosting the 19th edition of Meetings Africa in 2025....
Dedicated to improving employee skills and creating opportunities for Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants, Joburg Market, in collaboration with City Parks, has completed a landscaping project aimed at developing...
As Johannesburg evolves, the need for integrated spaces that combine residential living with business opportunities has never been greater....
Isaac Lekgothoane is a dedicated City official by day and a passionate writer and storyteller by night....
The City of Johannesburg is preparing to welcome elite golfers from around the world as the 17th edition of the Joburg Open returns to Houghton Golf Club. As the City’s...
The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC), a municipal entity charged with the governance of the City's broadband and ICT infrastructure has launched an ambitious initiative to provide free Wi-Fi access across...
​​Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero led a large-scale clean-up operation, mobilising all City of Johannesburg service delivery and enforcement departments to restore cleanliness, order, and essential services across 11 inner-city...
The Department for Higher Education and Training (DHET) partnered with City of Johannesburg's Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F to host an awareness campaign against illegal private higher...
A total of 50 families have received their title deeds for their homes in Phiri as part of the City of Johannesburg's programme to address the issue of two-roomed dwellings...
Valentine's Day is synonymous with love, and the Thuso Phala Foundation channelled that spirit into a heartfelt mission: uplifting children with disabilities in Johannesburg....
The Chris Hani Sports Complex in Orange Farm is progressing towards its vision of being a hub for sporting excellence, talent development, and community empowerment....
In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to corporate social investment and advancing digital transformation, the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) has generously donated desktop computers and laptops to schools in...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) remains committed to providing fair and transparent rental management practices, ensuring tenants are given multiple opportunities to meet their obligations before eviction proceedings are...
​​​The annual City of Johannesburg Indigenous Gospel Festival kicked off its two-day celebration at the Soweto Theatre on Saturday, 15 February 2025....
Strubensvalley Library was filled with love, laughter, and learning as they celebrated Valentine's Day with little ones from Follow Me Christian Pre-School on 14 February 2025....
The Office of the Ombudsman in the City of Johannesburg officially launched citywide Citizens Information Clinics on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at the Eastbank Community Hall in Alexandra, marking the...

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