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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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​​Nelson Mandela, affectionately known as Tata, was a remarkable figure—a freedom fighter, statesman, and father to South Africa's diverse nation....
​Talk Radio 702's much beloved Walk-the-Talk event makes a triumphant comeback, inviting Joburg residents to embark on an exhilarating adventure at the Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng on Sunday, 20...
​The legacy of former President Nelson Mandela was celebrated with a meaningful ceremony at the Mandela Mural Precinct at Thokoza Park in Soweto....
Ward 18 residents in Eldorado Park will finally see relief as the City begins major drainage and water system upgrades, restoring dignity, creating local jobs, and addressing long-standing infrastructure failures...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele honoured fallen South African soldiers at the Delville Wood commemoration, reflecting on their sacrifice and urging the youth to remember this pivotal First World War battle and...
City Power is tackling persistent outages in Fleurhof by repairing ageing cables, upgrading infrastructure, and monitoring the overloaded grid as rapid population growth and illegal connections strain supply, with long-term...

​Cape Town Opera (CTO) is thrilled to present the powerful opera Tosca by Puccini to audiences at the Joburg Theatre. The highly anticipated production will grace the Mandela Stage between...

Dr Nazira Cachalia, a driving force behind the Joburg City Safety Strategy, celebrates earning her PhD while championing resilience, collaboration, and policy excellence—continuing to inspire colleagues and shape safer communities...
City Power is expanding load-shedding exemptions for key institutions and select businesses to protect jobs and essential services, while advancing alternative energy solutions to boost reliability, cut dependence on Eskom,...
Johannesburg Water has deployed roaming and stationary tankers to safeguard supply during Rand Water’s shutdown, ensuring essential sites remain serviced while urging residents to conserve water until full restoration....
The City’s Library and Information Services staff united ahead of Mandela Day to donate food, blankets and essentials, demonstrating Ubuntu and community compassion while supporting the Health and Social Development...
MMC Eunice Mgcina conducted oversight visits to key JDA projects in Kaalfontein, Diepsloot and Turffontein, reaffirming the City’s commitment to timely infrastructure delivery that improves community facilities, mobility and access...
Galaxy 947 Joburg Day returns to Crocodile Creek Polo Club on 2 September, promising a high-energy music spectacle with top local acts. Samsung’s partnership elevates the experience. Tickets available via...
​Families and athletes gathered on a chilly morning at the Johannesburg Zoo to walk or run in support of the upcoming Netball World Cup 2023....
The Jabulani community is set to benefit from a new Olympic-sized swimming pool delivered by the JDA, expanding the Safe-Hub’s world-class sports and youth development facilities and strengthening the City’s...
​​Many might know Thembelihle Mkosi (34) as a dedicated officer of the law, but to an eight-year-old girl, he will always be remembered as someone who made a lasting impression...
City Power teams are on high alert as a cold front approaches Joburg, increasing strain on the electricity network. Extra resources are deployed, and residents are urged to save energy...
City Power is ramping up scrap-metal raids after arrests in Alexandra, targeting cable theft that threatens Joburg’s power supply. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity as the City intensifies...

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