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The City of Johannesburg is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents during the end-of-year festivities. The municipality encourages holidaymakers to take precautions this December as they travel...

The completion of the 5th Road Bridge in Northwold demonstrates the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to providing new transport infrastructure. The construction and rehabilitation of the 5th Road Bridge was...

With the holiday season fast approaching and the summer heat upon us, nothing beats jumping in the water to cool off when visiting the City’s swimming pools, which cater to...

​​Scores of interns gathered this week at the Public Safety Headquarters in Martindale, west of the city, to mark the end of their internship programme and job readiness workshop. It...

There are not just lights, there’s cameras flashing and a lot of exciting surprises left with the action-packed entertainment available at the Johannesburg Zoo this festive season. ​With the Festival...

Summer days are here and although the rains seem to have dampened our visits to parks and outdoor spaces, they will bring with them lush lawns, shady trees and ample...

Two new faces and voices are bringing unbridled enthusiasm and vibe to the City’s radio and TV platforms. Lebogang Mtshali (22) and Cynthia Olifant (25) have the drive and personality...

City of Joburg Library Services was the only African country selected to participate at the Taiwan Reading Festival from 2 to 3 December 2022. Johannesburg Library Services responded to a...

Put the inaugural Gauteng International Book Festival (GIBF) at the top of your weekend plans. The bookfest will be hosted at Ubuntu Kraal in Orlando West, Soweto, on Sunday, 11...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced grand plans to upgrade road infrastructure in Regions E and A. The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, Cllr Funzela Ngobeni...

Buntu Odolo (30), a small business owner and budding entrepreneur, is thrilled to have received an invitation to showcase his premium gin at the Joburg Open Pro-Am last month, which...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Cllr Michael Sun, launched a War on Waste campaign in the inner city at Sky Rink Studios in...

The Brixton Social Cluster, implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), has been going a long way in benefiting the community of Ward 58 and surrounds. The Brixton Social Cluster’s...

Practical business lessons and discussions on opportunities filled the room as small business owners and aspirant entrepreneurs gathered at the Entrepreneurship One Day Summit at Roodepoort City Hall on Tuesday,...

Petrol-heads, car enthusiasts and their supporting crews descended on the James Hall Museum of Transport for the recent Creative Native Vintage Motor Show & Picnic. This event brought together motoring...

The City of Johannesburg joins the global to commemorate the World Aids Day 2022. Every year on December 1, the world celebrates the extraordinary progress in the fight against HIV...

The City of Johannesburg recently hosted the Clash of the Regions auditions at Chuma Mall in the heart of Diepsloot. It forms part of the regional activation programmes associated with...

Many customers have given the City of Joburg’s e-Joburg self-help portal the thumbs up. This comes as more customers embrace the platform and sign on. ​The e-Joburg platform is a...

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Pierre Nel, 64, has officially retired from the City of Johannesburg's Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) department after an impressive 28-year career dedicated to strengthening community ties and improving...
The Roodepoort Museum is celebrating the resounding success of its “History Happens Here" youth programme, which ran throughout February and will continue into March 2025...
The City of Johannesburg's department of Social Development, in partnership with the Wakanda Food Accelerator and FoodBev Manufacturing SETA, hosted a graduation ceremony for agro-processors who completed a year-long national...
The cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane, two of South Africa's most dynamic metros, officially launched the 8th cycle of Urban 20 (U20) earlier this week....
Over 80 amateur golfers had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, to play alongside 28 professional golfers at the Houghton Golf Club in Johannesburg....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has achieved a significant milestone in Phase Two of the Brixton Social Cluster construction with the successful completion of a major roof installation....
The City of Johannesburg officially welcomed golfers, sponsors and partners ahead of the 17th Joburg Open at a sponsors’ gala function held at Houghton Golf Club. Addressing guests, Executive Mayor...
The City of Johannesburg's Health Department honoured nearly 350 long-serving employees at a glittering ceremony held at the Brixton Recreation Centre on 28 February 2025....
The 17th edition of the Joburg Open is hours away and promise to be a spectacular tournament where world-class golfers will vie for the champion title....
The 2025 Joburg Open officially teed off at Houghton Golf Club with Executive Mayor Dada Morero striking the ceremonial opening shot, marking the start of another prestigious international sporting showcase...
The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) recently hosted a team of experts from the City of Copenhagen to conduct a proof of concept for energy monitoring...
March is a significant month in South Africa as we commemorate Human Rights Month....
It was a joyous occasion for the young and old as they celebrated receiving their e-learning certificates after completing the Microsoft Online course programme....
South African golfer Dylan Naidoo made history at the Investec South African Open by becoming the first South African player of colour to claim the prestigious title, securing victory in...
The chilly weather and relentless rain failed to dampen the spirits of attendees as they flocked to the Family Fun Day in La Rochelle, south of Johannesburg....
The City of Johannesburg's ambitious plan to expand free public Wi-Fi has reached a pivotal milestone, with 25 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations now fully integrated into the CoJ Wi-Fi...
Johannesburg's inner city is fast becoming a battleground for criminal syndicates targeting critical power infrastructure, with City Power raising the alarm over an unprecedented surge in cable theft and violent...
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance mobility and public transport infrastructure, the City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, and the...

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