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​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ronald Harris, was at the Hector Pieterson Museum to meet and welcome the US Secretary...

​​​​​​​​​​​​The Totalsports Women’s Day race is renowned for bringing together hordes of athletes from all levels of society, and this year’s showpiece on Tuesday, 9 August will be no exception,...

Being a police officer does not imply that your responsibilities are limited to making arrests, issuing citations for traffic violations, and directing traffic. “I love the fact that I can...

A leaking roof in a dilapidated house is now a thing of the past for Gogo Elizabeth Nkosi after Cllr David Tembe and the management of South African Breweries (SAB)...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has appointed Mr Mokgema Mongane as its CEO. Mongane joins the City of Johannesburg’s implementing agent for five years, effective from 5 August 2022. The...

​Herstory International Festival kicked off with explosive sights and sounds at Soweto Theatre on Tuesday night, 2 August 2022. This all-women festival is led by award-winning playwright Napo Masheane and...

​​One of the City of Johannesburg’s most significant infrastructure developments in terms of scope and scale has received an entry into the 2022 Fulton Awards. The Watt Interchange, which lies...

Oftentimes, local government gets more brickbats than bouquets from residents but Orange Farm resident Derick Mncube wants to change all of that. The singer and songwriter has allowed his creative...

Vibrant Mercy Sepadi, 29, the Operational Manager at Region F’s Environmental Health Directorate, is among the Mail & Guardian (M&G) newspaper’s highly acclaimed 200 Young South African leaders to watch...

One day when it felt like I was failing the family, I went around the park, and found a tree and cried. I was on my knees, crying. I had...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Vasco da Gama, inducted three new ActionSA councillors on Wednesday, 27 July 2022. Cllr Jainoodeen Zahid, Cllr Christopher Mohlala and...

​​​The City Johannesburg’s multiparty government is implementing the “7 to 11 Boots on the Ground” programme to develop a customer-centric value chain in the delivery of basic services. Cllr Ronald...

​​The Johannesburg Development Agency has joined the world to celebrate Madiba’s life and legacy in changing the world for the better. In honour of the late struggle hero, we highlight...

The legendary Don Mattera was honoured at a memorial service at Roodepoort Theatre on Sunday, 24 July 2022. Two days before his passing, Mattera was honoured with a star tile...

The office of the Chair of Chairs and team of chairpersons of committees in the Council of the City of Johannesburg honoured unsung heroes as part of Nelson Mandela month....

​Mandela Day has come and gone but July is still a month dedicated to honouring the legacy of Madiba.​ ​Region B employees went out to Westbury Primary School to donate...

​The City of Johannesburg has encouraged connecting across continents at the launch of the Placemaking Africa network at the World Urban Forum recently. One of the key objectives of the...

When you plant a tree, you also provide shade for future generations. When you start a vegetable garden in your backyard, you provide your family with healthy meals. This is...

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The 2024 Totalsports Women's Race turned Emmarentia into a sea of pink as thousands of women took to the streets for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship....
​​The Banana Ripening Facility at the Joburg Market is dedicated to enhancing the quality and value of fresh produce before it reaches the sales halls....
The Joburg Market Food Support Centre is a vital lifeline for struggling residents....
The construction industry has traditionally been a male-dominated space, but this is changing....
Stage technicians are the unsung heroes of the theatre world....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Health Department, has started the construction for the new Hikhensile Clinic on Lokologa Street, Ivory Park, Region A....
The City of Johannesburg Health Department has hailed the recent visit of the Transnet Phelophepa healthcare train, affectionately known as the “Train of Hope”, as a resounding success....
The City Council’s Economic Development department has prioritised skills development to tackle youth unemployment, and its recent programme is a testament to this commitment....
Legendary actress Connie Chiume will be honoured posthumously with a star at Soweto Theatre next month....
The Ellis Park precinct is undergoing a major facelift thanks to the City of Johannesburg’s CRUM Region F Accelerated Service Delivery operation....
A vibrant and empowering event took place at Skyline Combined School in Roodepoort....
The Kilburn Street bridge, situated between Celeste and Syd Dwyer streets in Discovery, Roodepoort, was officially reopened to the public last week after extensive rehabilitation work....
Cornely Muller, a 54-year-old powerhouse, is one of the longest-serving female employees at the Joburg Market....
The rise of women in leadership roles has significantly amplified their voices in both society and the workplace. Joburg Market (JM) is proud to be an organisation that champions the...
The Ivory Park North Library held a special event on 8 August 2024 to equip Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) fieldworkers with enhanced digital skills....
In a thrilling final at Rabie Ridge Stadium, Bonolong Primary School claimed victory at the Girls Football Development Programme, a Women’s Day commemoration activity....
Emndeni Library hosted a Women’s Day celebration dedicated to promoting health and raising awareness of substance abuse....
As we celebrate Women’s Month, it is essential to recognise that walking freely in a park should not be a privilege but a fundamental right...

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