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​​​​When her name was announced as the winner of a presidential award, she was in awe. Rita Mapeshoane, the operations manager for digitisation in Arts, Culture, and Heritage: Community Development,...

The Blue-Ribbon Soweto Kota Festival returns this September, bringing two days of mouth-watering Kota creations, family fun, live music, and township flavour as local chefs showcase their best at the...

The City of Johannesburg Sport and Recreation together with Betway officially opened the refurbished multipurpose courts at No 2 Grounds in Orlando East, Soweto. Phase one of the project included...

Ivory Park North Hall recently hosted an aerobics session where all things fitness were the order of the day. The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation (Region A) organised the...

​The City of Johannesburg Ombudsman is currently running an awareness campaign and investigation in City-run and managed old age homes. As a caring City, the Ombudsman wants to listen to...

​The exciting Women’s Month programme by the Chair of Chairs, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, under the theme “Girls can do anything”, started with an early morning visit to Region C’s Tshepang...

​Please be advised that the City of Johannesburg’s customer walk-in centres will be on a planned outage from 10pm on Friday, 26 August, to 7am Monday, 29 August 2022. The...

habo Dhlamini (38) will jet off to Barcelona, Spain, in October to represent South Africa in the 2022 World Choral Cup, which will feature music ranging from African tunes to...

The City of Johannesburg is challenging all residents of Joburg to play their part in making our city a greener haven by planting indigenous and fruit trees as the country...

​​The recognition of women trailblazers who continue to break new ground by uplifting their communities and empowering others was the order of the day at Region C’s Women’s Month Programme...

This year’s instalment of the Mzantsi Jazz Awards – the first one since the Covid-19 lockdown – will be held at the Soweto Theatre on Bolani Road in Jabulani. Featuring...

The air is crisper and spring is just around the corner. Joburg residents are kick-starting their gardens and pruning their trees ahead of the summer months. But why waste good...

​The City of Johannesburg uses digital Geoinformatics for a range of functions, including resource and infrastructure inventory, street name provision, and street address management, as well as land-use management, zoning,...

​If you’ve ever wondered who some of the contributors behind Wikipedia are, look no further.There are two young and passionate librarians in the City of Johannesburg who are devoted to...

​The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation, along with KD Adams Dance Academy, recently hosted the Disability Dance Show, with each movement communicating a message and delivering stories to the...

​The latest public environment upgrade by the Joburg Development Agency (JDA) is the Balfour Park Student Promenade along Athol Street in Region E. It forms part of the Balfour Park...

​Four decades after being bitten by the theatre bug, drama, dance, and the arts continue to run through the veins of Xoliswa Nduneni-Ngema, who is in her ninth year as...

Napo Masheane, a multi-award-winning playwright, is billed to host a weeklong multifaceted production at the Soweto Theatre featuring a cultural melting pot of over 250 female creatives from across 17...

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Metrobus enters the new financial year with renewed energy, rolling out smart, eco-friendly transport innovations — including full cashless travel and free Wi-Fi — as Johannesburg prepares to shine on...
Region C has launched its “Meet the City” Investment Retention Programme, strengthening partnerships with local businesses through faster approvals, economic support, and improved service delivery to boost investor confidence and...
Johannesburg Tourism enters the extended summer season with renewed confidence, boosted by record visitor numbers, vibrant lifestyle events, and a bold new destination brand positioning the city as a premier...
The City has secured key heritage and regulatory approvals to begin restoring the Johannesburg Art Gallery, paving the way for structural repairs, safe artwork relocation, and renewed cultural programming during...
The City and organisers have completed a full inspection of the 30th African Bank Soweto Marathon route, ensuring water points, safety measures, and logistics are fully prepared for thousands of...
The JMPD will lead major traffic and security operations during Johannesburg’s G20 Summit, coordinating road closures, convoy movements, and safety measures across Gauteng to protect residents and international delegates throughout...
The City of Johannesburg confirms it removed Solidarity’s M1 banner solely for violating Outdoor Advertising By-Laws, rejecting claims of political motives as it reaffirms its commitment to lawful, consistent by-law...
Johannesburg Water enters the 2025/26 financial year with renewed leadership and a bold plan to restore reliability, expand infrastructure, boost economic growth, and strengthen sustainability—positioning the City as a resilient,...
Joburg City Parks and Zoo urges residents to stay vigilant during heavy rain and strong winds, warning of collapsing trees and grave subsidence, and calling for prompt reporting to prevent...
Celebrating the Roodepoort Theatre’s 45th anniversary, Joburg City Theatres is driving investment, modernisation, and inclusive cultural programming—positioning itself as a dynamic, world-class arts institution at the heart of Johannesburg’s creative...
The City of Johannesburg has concluded a successful three-day CEO–City Clean-Up Campaign, a collaborative effort between government, business leaders, civil society, and local communities to restore dignity, improve cleanliness, and...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is gearing up for a year of transformation, growth, and renewed commitment to its mandate of protecting and enhancing the city's natural environment....
Johannesburg's dedication to sustainability, urban greening, and inclusive public spaces has earned the City three prestigious honours at the World Urban Parks 2025 Awards....
The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) — one of the City of Johannesburg's most vital yet lesser-known entities — has officially rebranded as the Metropolitan Tech Company, or simply MetroTech....
President Cyril Ramaphosa today, 14 November 2025, is participating in the CEOs–City Clean-up Campaign in Kliptown, joining the Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero, and over 70 CEOs from Johannesburg's private...
The Linden Swimming Pool isn't just a place to beat the summer heat, it's a neighbourhood landmark where families, swimmers and friends come together to train, relax and connect....
Region B emerged as the proud winners of the 2025 City Wide Kiddies Games on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at the Ellis Park Arena. The annual event, hosted by the...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Dada Morero, has officially launched the CEOs-City Clean-up Campaign; a bold and collaborative initiative aimed at restoring dignity, order, and pride...

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