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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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In a bid to bring services closer to elderly residents, the City of Joburg’s pensioner rebates registration drive recently visited the Olivedale Retirement Village in Randburg. At least 100 pensioners...

​The upgrading of the Oval Park and Bertha Solomon Recreation Centre received a certificate of recognition for excellence in urban design when the Institute for 2022 Landscape Architects for South...

The City of Johannesburg is home to a large collection of public art, including many pieces produced over the last 20 years by a City-led public art programme, which continues...

If you ever go to battle, you’ll need Ivy Mabogo (37) on your side. S​he’s a force to be reckoned with and displays bravery in her work as an Emergency...

In an effort to prevent drownings, the City Johannesburg’s Region B officials have taken to teaching toddlers to swim. “Teach them while they are still young,” said Stella Manamela, the...

Executive Mayor Cllr Sello Dada Morero addressed employees of the City of Johannesburg at the Metro Centre on Thursday, 13 October 2022. He told City officials that he was once...

Hundreds of residents from Westbury, Riverlea and surrounding areas braved the scorching heat to listen and engage the newly appointed City of Johannesburg political leadership at the Harvestime Dome in...

The newly refurbished Jabulani Amphitheatre, which is situated in the Soweto theatre complex, is the epitome of historical richness. It has been renewed to its former glory after an outcry...

Children around the Bosmont Recreation Centre had a blast holiday programme and were reluctant to return to school this week. “It is exciting to hear children saying they had fun...

The LGBTI Legacy Games shut down day two on Sunday, 9 October 2022, with amazing goals and lots of entertaining football. The games officially are hosted by the Phuti Lekoloane...

Calories were shed at Johannesburg Girls Preparatory School as Sport and Recreation in Region F hosted an aerobics session as part of the healthy lifestyle programme launched citywide. Anyone can...

There’s nothing that brings Jabulile Mbokazi, commonly known as Jabu, more joy than indigenous storytelling. She becomes part of the tale and gives the best narration of any children’s story....

Residents of Region F in wards 58, 59, 60, 61, and 123 converged on the Brixton Multipurpose Centre for a Community-Based Planning (CBP) workshop on Saturday, 08 October 2022. The...

The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Service Department this week hosted a school holiday programme for children as part of the October transport month activities. Through partnerships and collaboration...

The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation, in partnership with the Hollywood Foundation, Cell C SA Rugby Legends and the South African Rugby Union joined in on the eighth edition...

Mak Manaka, an award-winning poet and author, will collaborate with multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Jiyane and the Alexander Choir to present a live lyrical and sonic expression of love, poetry, and music...

Residents of Johannesburg and the surrounding areas are invited to participate in the monthly Zoo Trot at the Joburg Zoo, hosted this Sunday, 9 October by Johannesburg City Parks and...

Emmarentia Library recently hosted a learning and reading experience for children aged between 4 and 12 years. The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services (LIS) provides citizens with access...

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