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In the last 20 years, City Improvement Districts (CIDs) have played a pivotal role in revitalising some of Joburg’s decaying business nodes, contributing to the monetary value of their neighbourhoods...

The City of Joburg, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, Novo Nordisk and the Wits Health Consortium, celebrates World Diabetes Day at River Park Clinic in Lombardy East...

Central Gauteng Athletics, one of the City of Joburg Sport and Recreation’s strategic partners in the delivery of athletics programmes, this week shone the spotlight on its stars at a...

The City’s Public Safety Department has launched a festive season road safety campaign with an emphasis on zero tolerance for negligent and drunk driving. The launch took place on Tuesday,...

The Lenasia Public Transport facility was in the spotlight during the Golden Connection Mayoral Tour in Region G recently.​​ The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mpho Phalatse,...

Randburg Library’s e-champs computer programme is equipping pupils in the City with computer skills and setting them up with a great foundation for the rapid technological growth of the fourth...

The largest annual celebration of cycling in South Africa is returning to the City of Gold on Sunday, 20 November. Thousands of cyclists will saddle up at the FNB Stadium...

Local artists were recently invited to join forces at the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG) as part of the Occupation Swiss SA Collaboration exhibition, which enthused them to think about their...

Like a fairy godmother, opportunities at the City of Joburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) always come Mpho Makhaya’s way when she needs them most. Twenty-five-year-old Mpho is one of EMS’s...

The City of Johannesburg in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health and the Wits Health Consortium launched the Blue Buildings for Diabetes campaign at the Constitution Hill Human Rights...

Something significant happened in the streets of the City of Joburg on 1 November 2022. That’s when students from the University of Johannesburg boarded its newest electric bus. Professor Andre...

Infrastructure development is one of the most capital-intensive areas of municipal spending. It acts as a catalyst for private investment and economic growth. It was with this in mind when...

​The ability to code is one of the most useful skills a child can have. With the rate at which digital transformation is accelerating, it is critical for children to...

November 8 is World Town Planning Day, also known as World Urbanism Day. On this day, planners celebrate by hosting and engaging the role of planning in creating liveable communities....

​​​Iwodia Shongwe gets up at the crack of dawn every day and works as a waste picker until well after sunset to provide for her family. Shongwe begins her day...

Ethiopians dominated the People’s Race this year, winning both the men’s and women’s races. The Soweto Marathon returned for the 27th time on Sunday, 6 November 2022, after a two-year...

Ayanda Ntshingila, a seasoned marketer and veteran in the financial services industry, sees her new position at the JRA as an excellent opportunity to gain experience and advance her career....

​​There is a lot of activity and excitement in the City of Johannesburg during November. The world-class African City is opening its doors to top events this month. These include...

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Transnet’s Phelophepa Healthcare Train (PHCT) will arrive at Dube Station in Soweto over the weekend of 27 and 28 July 2024 and open for service on Monday, 29 July 2024,...
Rand Water recently undertook a month-long, extensive infrastructure maintenance project that impacted the City of Johannesburg....
Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F, in collaboration with Social Development, Sports & Recreation, and various partners, held a Father and Sons dialogue event under the theme...
Citizen Relation and Urban Management (CRUM), a department with a strong presence across all wards in the City of Johannesburg’s seven regions, has partnered with the Revenue Service Support Centre...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, has proudly donated 29 laptops to the Soweto Infrastructure & Construction Chambers (SICC)....
​Thriston Lawrence, the 2021 Joburg Open champion, took a one-shot lead into the final nine holes of The Open on Sunday, 21 July and delivered an admirable performance in his...
Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) is proud to announce its Riverside View project has received a Silver Award in the Affordable Housing Development category at the Reside Summit 2024....
Sello Jonathan Lemao is no stranger to City of Johannesburg....
The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with tech global giant SAP, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the Gauteng Provincial Government Department of...
Johannesburg is abuzz with activity this week as entities and regions across the city celebrate Nelson Mandela Day with a diverse range of events and initiatives....
Rockville reverberated with joyous music as the community commemorated Nelson Mandela Day....
Joburg Market, led by the office of Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, spread some cheer and hope in Meadowlands on Mandela Day....
Rotondwa Day Care Centre in Diepsloot was filled with joy and excitement as the Diepsloot Library and City of Johannesburg stakeholders hosted a Mandela Day celebration....
Joburg Open champion Dean Burmester heads into the weekend of The Open just five shots off the lead, pursuing the first Major victory of his career....
Region C in Johannesburg celebrated Mandela Day by hosting a breakfast for senior citizens at the Cosmo City Multipurpose Centre in Roodepoort....
​Johannesburg, the beating heart of South Africa’s fight for freedom, is gearing up for a remarkable celebration....
​Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F, in partnership with Jozi My Jozi (JMJ), Clean City SA, and corporate partners, hosted a large-scale clean-up campaign in Hillbrow for...
Former Joburg Open champion Dean Burmester is set to represent Johannesburg on one of golf’s biggest stages after qualifying for The Open Championship through his standout performances at the Joburg...

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