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City officials implicated in financial misconduct will henceforth be referred to the Financial Misconduct Board for investigation, as the municipality strengthens compliance with legal statutes governing the protection of public...
The City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F hosted a Youth dialogue event at the Workers’ Museum in Newtown. The event was held under the theme...
The Speaker of Council, Cllr Vasco da Gama, swore in and welcomed Cllr Sello “Dada” Morero to the City of Johannesburg on Wednesday, 29 June 2022. The swearing-in ceremony took...
The Public Safety Department’s youth month commemorations culminated with an open dialogue on societal issues plaguing young people today, including LGBTQIA+ rights, mental health, and gender-based violence. The latest event...
In recognition of the young people, the City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services held an Internship Recognition ceremony to celebrate and appreciate the youth who embarked on the library...
The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Vasco da Gama, welcomed a delegation from Madeira at his office in Braamfontein on Wednesday afternoon, 28 June 2022. ...
By implementing a hybrid work model, the City has made noteworthy progress in attracting and retaining highly skilled municipal officials, who now have the flexibility of working in the office...
“Community Development Day, themed ‘Get to know Comm Dev’ will be in all city regions,” said Cllr Ronald Harris, the Member of the Mayoral Community Development in the City of...
he Dobsonville-based Young Voice Academy is committed to motivating children and the youth to reach their highest potential and make a difference in society. Raphelang Simente (57) founded the Young...
The Covid-19 pandemic caught the world off guard, however, the City, its citizens and businesses were pushed to be innovative and technologically driven to continue with core functions, says Acting...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Michael Sun, led the A Re Sebetseng serving delivery campaign in Jeppestown on...
She may be retiring, but she is excited about the new and exciting journey ahead. Matshidiso Mlaba, the Deputy Director of Marketing, is a fashion designer, mother, cook and cyclist....
Borne out of the hard lockdown, the Soweto Business and Events Council (SOBEC) has established an integrated events directory to revive the fortunes of suppliers, artists, and B&Bs in the...
Mbundu plans to unlock R30-billion in trade and investment. Councillor Nkululeko Mbundu is leading the initiative to leverage about R30-billion in private sector trade and investment in his current tenure...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is collaborating with the Johannesburg Parks Alliance (JPA) through a ‘Partnership Action Imbizo’ to develop vibrant, green, safe, and sustainable public parks. The entities...
Sport is an effective instrument for encouraging positive change in South Africa’s diverse population. This was evident as the young and old gathered at 11th Street and Corner Forest Road...
In celebration of Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services in Randburg recently hosted a skills development programme. The aim of the event was to...
A vibrant celebration of art unfolded as the City of Johannesburg Arts, Culture, and Heritage hosted the Joburg Top 20 Public Art Bus Tour recently in the heart of the...
This initiative, spearheaded by several municipal departments and entities, aimed to expedite the delivery of essential services to local communities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for residents. The campaign,...
The Johannesburg Zoo is turning 120 years old and to celebrate the momentous occasion, it plans to make March a month of celebrations. From small beginnings of housing only five...
The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has stepped up to the challenge of ensuring equitable access to the digital realm for everyone living and working in Johannesburg. “Digital connectivity is no...
The inaugural Citizen Information Clinic, hosted by the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg, Advocate Siduduzo Gumede, commenced on Thursday, February 22 2024, at the Riverlea Recreation Centre, heralding the...
The City of Johannesburg’s Library Information Services is launching the second MobiReadathon Reading Competition for high school pupils centred on the theme “Online Safety”. MobiReadathon, a programme fostering reading development...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), which manages infrastructure projects on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, wishes to inform commuters of anticipated traffic disruptions due to the commencement of upgrades...
Prepare yourselves for the eagerly awaited sixth instalment of the Joburg Film Festival, poised to deliver cinematic brilliance right in the heart of City. Running from Tuesday, February 27 2024,...
Meetings Africa, now in its 18th year, is poised to be a catalyst for the growth of the business tourism sector. Organised as a trade show, this annual event is...
At the Annual SS Mendi Commemoration Memorial on February 17, 2024, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, the Speaker of Joburg Council, paid tribute to over 600 men lost at sea on February...
The City of Johannesburg through its wholly owned entity City Power is nearing completion of a first-of-its-kind micro-grid installation project in Alexandra. City Power embarked on the installation of the...
Joburg Tourism is once again joining forces with partners to ignite the Makhelwane Festival, which is making its highly anticipated return for the ninth consecutive year from 16-18 February 2024....
The eLearning initiative of the City of Joburg’s Library and Information Services is experiencing remarkable growth and garnering positive feedback. Participants from the Sakhisizwe Forum, a community associated with the...
For enthusiasts of history, nature, and culture, Howard Geach, a distinguished nature guide from Johannesburg, offers invaluable insights. Geach is celebrated for his expert knowledge of the Cradle of Humankind,...
Two City entities, the Joburg Market and Joburg City Theatres (JCT), boast clean audit outcomes for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The Auditor-General (AG) defines a clean audit as: “The financial...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, has recommenced several crucial infrastructure development projects in Region G after the annual construction industry shutdown in...
The Johannesburg Zoo remains dedicated to accommodating, enriching and conserving wildlife, that is why it is actively supporting the Reverse the Red movement to save critically endangered animal species. City...
The Soweto Theatre recently reverberated with the vibrant rhythms of music and cultural celebration as the City of Johannesburg’s Community Development Department proudly presented the 7th Indigenous Gospel Festival. The...