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​At first glance, Hlompho Mphanje appears to be a well-dressed, quiet, and glammed-up fashion icon of note. Which she is, but the true first impression of her is that of...
When the opportunity to clean up the inner-city, improve safety, and rebuild Johannesburg to its former glory arises, Lerato Khiba is first in line to get her hands dirty and...
The Doornkop community in Thulani Extension 1, Soweto, saw the spotlight from the City of Joburg shinning on them when the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho...
September is undeniably a time to celebrate one's traditional heritage and appreciate the country's cultural diversity, hence, the Region B directorate of Sport and Recreation gathered coaches, senior citizens, and...
The City of Johannesburg has launched the Davidsonville Substance Abuse Treatment Centre in its efforts to reduce the increasing scourge of substance abuse....
Joburg City Theatres (JCT) has an award-winning actor steering its artistic vision. Known for his commanding roles in the SABC 2 hit sitcom Stokvel, Netflix’s crime drama Queen Sono, and...
Be the change you want to see and join Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) by participating in this year’s World Clean-up Day on Saturday, 17 September 2022....
​Third World Express, a brand-new musical adapted from an epic poem of the same name, is set to premiere at the Joburg Theatre in what is expected to be a...
From jumps, splits to high kicks, the greatest moves in Region A were on display at Noordwyk Park on Saturday, 10 September 2022, as Sport and Recreation presented a free...
The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services Region C and the University of South Africa staged a two-day International Literacy Day celebrations at Weltevreden Park and Florida libraries....
​After years of contractual and construction disputes, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has finally delivered a state of the art primary healthcare facility to provide services in Norwood, Orchards, and...
​Theatregoers will be buoyed by timeless performances of the well-known ultimate fairy-tale of Cinderella, which is billed for eight performances only on the Joburg Theatre stage....
The City of Johannesburg has been urged to coordinate its efforts at addressing service delivery challenges in Region F. Addressing a Ward Councillor Forum meeting to provide feedback to the...
The Westbury Transformation and Development Centre, which was implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency, has been shortlisted for an award at the 2022 World Architecture Festival in the Completed Buildings:...
The Brixton Multipurpose Centre’s hall was full of City of Joburg employees with and without disabilities who celebrated Casual Day on Friday, 2 September 2022. Casual Day raises awareness on...
Since high school, writing has been Meshack Maluleke’s way of expressing his beliefs, opinions, and thoughts. Today, he is a self-published author. Maluleke is the Regional Manager for Social Development...

Female Public Safety officials have been encouraged to celebrate and uplift one another beyond the festivities of Women’s Month in August of each year. The City’s women in uniform were...

​Melodious voices of scores of female law enforcement officers permeated the air at the intersection of London Road and the N3 motorway in Alexandra, as the JMPD and their SAPS...

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This year’s Arnold Classic Africa multi-sport extravaganza, held under the auspices of the City attracted about 18 000 sports and fitness enthusiasts and featured more than 70 sporting codes, including...

Councillor Jack Sekwaila, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), spearheaded a large-scale clean-up effort at the Emthonjeni taxi station in Ivory Park....

​The Department of Community Development had a resounding start to the renowned Arnold Classic festival when it immersed dozens of school children in the vibrant and exhilarating ambiance of the...

Joburg Tourism Company’s (JTC) Destination Marketing Manager, Lumka Dlomo, is synonymous with making Johannesburg a leading tourism attraction. She has a dedicated team behind her, and together they are reviving...

As part of its Africa Month celebrations, Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is thrilled to support the annual Bassline Fest at Constitution Hill on Saturday, 20 May 2023, which also marks...

Residents of Alexandra have asked representatives of the City of Johannesburg to address the challenges of faulty streetlights, dumping, illegal electricity connections, poor service delivery, and poverty in their communities....

Malvern Primary School pupils were treated to a historical and educational tour of Museum Africa, Joburg’s flagship history museum, in accordance with International Museum Day celebrations. The tour educated them...

Discover a curated range of products and services from local and international exhibitors in the hotel and hospitality industries at this year’s Hotel & Hospitality Show at the Sandton Convention...

The annual Turkish Food Festival is back in the City of Johannesburg to showcase the amazing treats and delights of the Turkiye culture. The festival returns to Victoria Yards on...

The Westbury Transformation Development Centre recently received two awards at the 2021/2022 Corobrik South African Institute of Architecture Awards of Merit and Awards for Excellence. The centre’s design meets the...

Aluta Anova Festival of Museums, which is aimed at promoting and encouraging a museum-going culture among the youth, will take place on 03 June 2023 between 12:00 and 22:00 at...

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Kabelo Gwamanda, launched a youth-driven initiative, “Ke Kasi Ya Rona”, on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, at Alexandra Stadium in Alexandra. Accompanied...

In this edition, we honour the superheroes in scrubs who have been nursing our City back to health. Their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts deserve a round of applause. Join...

Swift action taken by authorities in Region G has seen the immediate closure of a non-compliant tavern nestled within the Zakariyya Park residential area, sending an unequivocal message to potential...

This year’s RMB Latitudes Art Fair will celebrate Africa’s creative spirit, ignite new relationships, and connect artists and galleries while exploring how diverse aesthetics and cultural influences echo each other...

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lubabalo Magwentshu, encourages residents to attend the unmissable Arnold Classic Sport Festival in their...

The iconic anti-apartheid play Woza Albert! returns to the Soweto Theatre, offering a powerful, satirical reflection on South Africa’s past through compelling performances that explore resilience, injustice and the enduring...

Enos Mafokate, a South African hero who defied apartheid’s oppressive laws to become the first black show jumping sensation in the country’s history, went from humble beginnings as a groom...

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