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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 Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo hosted its Environmental Awards ceremony at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre on 22 June 2023 to honour and acknowledge institutions for their remarkable greening projects...

Large swarms of fitness fanatics and spiritualists are expected to attend the grand celebration of the International Day of Yoga at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium on Saturday, 24 June. Poised...

The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate in Region F has embarked on a vigorous campaign to revitalise the region's wards. Over the past two months, a dedicated multidisciplinary...
The Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival is set to make a triumphant return to Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein between Wednesday, 21 and Saturday, 24 June, as it acknowledges, celebrates, and pays...
The City's Arts, Culture, and Heritage Directorate in partnership with Soweto Theatre, presents a commemorative dialogue and musical concert titled "Embo: Remembering and Re-membering Our Essence"....

Join Joburg Zoo and our passionate keepers as we celebrate World Giraffe Day on Wednesday, 21 June, an annual event that honours these majestic and beloved creatures. Renowned for their...

The City has issued a call to all pensioners who own residential properties, urging them to apply or reapply for pensioner rebate benefits by Saturday, 30 September. The current benefits...

In commemoration of Youth Day, young people of Soweto were treated to an exhilarating ‘Soweto Day’ event, brimming with electrifying live performances from local DJs, artists, dancers, poets, and more....

Riverlea’s senior citizens were treated to a delightful trip down memory lane as they belted out iconic songs, including hits by Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Judy Boucher, Elton...

​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance, Dada Morero clearly signalled the City’s commitment to the future of Johannesburg when he tabled a R80.9-billion budget for 2023/24, including a...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, took to Jozi streets o as part of June 16 Youth Day commemoration to remember the lives under...

A horde of energetic children marching against the scourge of child abuse as part of Child Protection Week recently brought Marina Drive in Zandspruit, Johannesburg, to a standstill. Commemorated under...

“I obtained my qualification in 2017 and joined City Power in 2021. I haven’t been happier in any other job. I hope I can continue doing a good job and...

Talks are underway between the City of Johannesburg’s power utility, City Power, and private power station in Kempton Park, Kelvin Power Station, to extend their agreement to supply electricity to...

One of the objectives of the 2023/24 budget in the City of Johannesburg is to restore the financial position of the City and ensure that residents receive the services they...

The City of Johannesburg will play host to an array of exciting activities curated to pay homage to the courageous heroes of the June 16, 1976, Soweto uprising. From Thursday,...

Soweto is a vibrant business community that beams with potential and the second upcoming Soweto Investment Conference will highlight the diverse sectors poised for investment, including manufacturing, tourism, renewable energy,...

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is championing the promotion of greener and healthier environments through a meticulously coordinated open space interaction and greening competition. JCPZ, as the custodian of...

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