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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...
City Power, the City of Johannesburg’s power utility, has joined forces with the Gauteng Provincial Government to mitigate loadshedding across the province. City Power stands as the implementing agent of...
Witness world-class female golfers in action as South Africa celebrates 30 years of de-mocracy! The prestigious 2024 Joburg Ladies Open tees off from April 18th to 21st at Modderfontein Golf...
The City of Johannesburg’s Government of Local Unity (GLU) remains steadfast in its vision to create a liveable, resilient, and sustainable urban environment for all residents. This commitment was reiterated...
As an advocate for good governance and human rights within the City of Johannesburg, the Office of the Ombudsman plays a crucial role in promoting citizen engagement and fostering trust...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Anthea Leitch, joined Gauteng Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development MEC Lebogang Maile at a packed...
This World Health Day, 06 April, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) joins the City of Johannesburg’s Health Department in reaffirming its collective commitment to building healthier communities. The purpose of...
In the heart of our neighbourhood lies a place where everyone is welcome to join in the fun and get healthy together. Pimville Recreational Centre is bursting with exciting activities...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) will undertake two major stormwater rehabilitation projects in Diepkloof (Dippenaar Street) and Orlando East (Rathebe Street) to improve the effectiveness of stormwater drainage and mitigate...
As South Africans gear up for the national government elections on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, voter registration statistics from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) reveal that Johannesburg boasts a significant...
A diverse assembly of women from various districts across Johannesburg’s seven regions convened at the Brixton Multipurpose Community Centre for an impactful session with the city’s leadership. The purpose was...
In celebration of South African Library Week, Randburg and Emmarentia libraries collaborated with Randburg Square to host a digital literacy event at the shopping centre recently. South African Library Week...
Region C recently observed World TB Day with a commemorative event aimed at raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and its impact on the community. Held at the Siphumlile Clinic in...
The City of Johannesburg’s Development Planning Department has launched a crackdown on illegal advertising boards and signs erected throughout the city. In an extensive campaign, the City is dismantling and...
The Johannesburg Arts Alive 2024 Jazz in the Lights Music Festival lit up the Johannesburg Zoo on March 30, 2024, offering a vibrant fusion of music, culture, and family-friendly fun....
The City of Johannesburg celebrated its employees’ innovative excellence through the Smart City Employee Innovation Award recognition ceremony at the Joburg Theatre on 28 March 2024. Hosted by Executive Mayor...
All forces of Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg came together on Thursday, 28 March 2024, to commemorate Public Safety Day 2024. The day was celebrated at the opening...