I am a defender of the helpless – Ombudsman
01-04-2015
The City of Johannesburg’s newly appointed Ombudsman, Advocate Siduduzo Gumede, has promised Johannesburg residents “fair and equitable ...”. Read more
City addresses billing queries at Rand Show
07-04-2015
Hundreds of Johannesburg residents mixed “business” with pleasure at the Rand Show over the Easter weekend. Read more
City marks Autism Day
08-04-2015
The iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein was enveloped in blue light on Thursday ...Read more
JMPD’s Easter weekend blitz nets hundreds
10-04-2015
A total of 693 motorists were arrested in Johannesburg over the Easter weekend as the Johannesburg ...Read more
Joburg Theatre relives the spirit of Marvin Gaye
13-04-2015
Lloyd Cele, South Africa’s award-winning R&B sensation, will lead a star-studded cast in the international production of Let’s Get It On: The Life and Music of Marvin Gaye at the Joburg Theatre next month...Read more
City takes EPWP to a higher level
14-04-2015
Public Works Deputy Minister Jeremy Cronin and Johannesburg Executive Mayor Councillor Parks Tau will on Wednesday 15 April
Load limiting to Keep city lights on
15-04-2015
The City of Johannesburg is to introduce a new and innovative system to mitigate the impact of load shedding and help keep the lights on. Read more
City’s lifestyle programme gives learners their lives back
15-04-2015
Johannesburg Executive Mayor Councillor Parks Tau’s mission to get every resident of the city to lead healthy ...Read more
City Manager exudes confidence at Investor Roadshow
There was a noticeable spring in Johannesburg City Manager Trevor Fowler’s step when he rose to address investors at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton on Wednesday. Read more
Grannies take to the soccer pitch
16-04-2015
One is never too old to play a game of soccer or engage in a physical activity such as aerobics. Read more
Development coming to Roodepoort, IDP meeting told
17-04-2015
The alleged slow pace of service delivery and failure by political leaders to fulfil their promises, as well as unemployment and...Read more
Sithole rolls into wheelchair tennis championship semis
17-04-2015
South Africa’s wheelchair tennis sensation, Lucas Sithole, yesterday overcame a big scare in his quad quarterfinal match...Read more
Tell us when we go astray, MMC tells IDP meeting
19-04-2015
Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Corporate and Shared Services Councillor Mally Mokoena...Read more
Jozi wheelchair tennis idol topples world No 1
19-04-2015
South Africa’s wheelchair tennis sensation, Lucas Sithole, is casting his net wider for new glory after defeating ...Read more
Laugh doctor Kau heal Soweto Theatre audience
20-04-2015
They say laughter is the best medicine and hundreds of Johannesburg fun-seekers got doses of that in abundance...Read more
Joburg unites against xenophobia
21-04-2015
The City of Joburg has moved to condemn the recent spate of xenophobic violence and rampant criminality, Read more
Region C gets on board the IDP bus
21-04-2015
Frank and open discussion, lively debate, mutual respect and a sense of community. Read more
City supports football development initiatives
22-04-2015
The City of Johannesburg has thrown its weight behind fresh and innovative efforts by the South African Football ...Read more
Mayor Tau pays courtesy visit to Miss SA
22-04-2015
Miss SA 2015 Lisl Laurie was Johannesburg Executive Mayor Councillor Parks Tau’s favourite ... Read more
Mayor announces new steps to stop xenophobia
22-04-2015
The City of Johannesburg was holding discussions with civil society organisations with a view to devising sustainable ways...Read more
Rugby fever grips Soweto
23-04-2015
New stars are expected to be born when the annual four-day Soweto Rugby Tournament kicks off at the Braamfischerville Multipurpose Complex tomorrow (Friday April 24). Read more
Jubilation as Mayor opens Mpumelelo clinic
24-04-2015
Elated Ivory Park residents cheered and ululated as Johannesburg Executive Mayor Councillor Parks Tau on Thursday...Read more
Young dancers leave theatre-goers spellbound
28-04-2015
For three nights last week, the Roodepoort Theatre hosted the Jozi Youth Dance Company’s scintillating performance of Ecoutor, the first-ever show the company has produced. Read more
Jozi puts autism in the spotlight
The City of Johannesburg will shine the spotlight on people living with autism when it lights the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein for two hours on Wednesday April 2. Read more
Westbury gets brand new R25 million model clinic
01-04-2015
The Westbury community, west of Johannesburg, is to get a new, multimillion rand state-of-the-art clinic. Read more
City addresses billing queries at Rand Show
07-04-2015
Hundreds of Johannesburg residents mixed “business” with pleasure at the Rand Show over the Easter weekend.
IDP: A time to have your say
10-04-2015
Do you have a bone to pick with your municipality over a tariff-related issue? Do you perhaps have a game...Read more
Diepkloof residents speak out on IDP
13-04-2015
The City of Johannesburg’s Integrated Development Planning (IDP) process – a public consultation and participation ...Read more
Hip-hop Brings Youth Back to the City
14-04-2015
It’s Freedom Month and, for young people in the city, a time to take to the stage to rap, to b-boy, paint graffiti on walls and to dance to the rhythms of hip hop music. Read more
Pikitup’s Midrand depot finds a new home
14-04-2015
The Midrand depot of Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management company, has moved to a new and bigger home. Read more
Funnyman David Kau takes MoJokes to Soweto Theatre
15-04-2015
Do you want to laugh out loud or laugh your lungs out?
Then the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani is the place to be for you this weekend. Read more
Soweto hostel residents moved to safe temporary units
16-04-2015
More than 60 families at the Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto had a relatively peaceful sleep on Thursday night after they were moved from dilapidated units to temporary ...Read more
City is financially strong, investors told
16-04-2015
With a surplus of R4.2 billion, the City of Johannesburg was in a strong financial position, Reggie Boqo, Group Chief Financial Officer told investors at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton on Wednesday. Read more
City honours its centenarians
16-04-2015
The City of Johannesburg took time out on Wednesday to thank its senior citizens for making the city great through their selfless contribution throughout the years. Read more
Jozi@Work has given me my life back – young mother
17-04-2015
“I no longer have to rely on other people to feed and clothe my children,” said 34-year-old Chiawelo, Soweto, resident Refiloe Mashabane. Read more
Sophiatown leaders take a stand against racism
17-04-2015
Johannesburg Executive Mayor Councillor Parks Tau joined hundreds of residents of Sophiatown to take a stand against...Read more
IDP imbizo urges City to accelerate delivery
19-04-2015
Residents of eight wards in the City of Johannesburg’s Region B have encouraged the municipality to continue implementing projects aimed at improving their quality of life...Read more
Bold new move to reclaim the heart and soul of the inner city
21-04-2015
The City of Johannesburg has introduced a new strategy to breathe life back into the inner city. Read more
Your power is in the IDP because you call the shots
20-04-2015
Many residents probably do not realise that they actually wield more power than the councillors they elect into office ...Read more
Health screening to mark Autism Month in Joburg
21-04-2015
As World Autism Month enters its third week, the City of Johannesburg has lined up several regional workshops to heighten...Read more
Joburg’s rhythm Captured in Avengers movie
22-04-2015
When the Avengers: Age of Ultron hits the big screen worldwide on Friday, there will be more than the unique global ...Read more
City pushing to end poverty, MMC Greeff tells IDP imbizo
22-04-2015
A high-level representation of the City of Johannesburg attended Region F’s Integrated Development Planning (IDP)...Read more
Bold new move to reclaim the heart and soul of the inner city
22-04-2015
The City of Johannesburg has introduced a new strategy to breathe life back into the inner city. Read more
Jozi@Work a massive success, IDP imbizo told
22-04-2015
City of Joburg’s Region A is to roll out several capital projects over the next few months as part of the... Read more
Top Jozi restaurants sign Healthy Food Pledge
23-04-2015
Johannesburg Executive Mayor Councillor Parks Tau’s dream of seeing fitter and healthier residents is edging closer to ...Read more
Hundreds expected to celebrate World Book Day
23-04-2015
The Rhodes Park Library in Kensington, Johannesburg, will be a beehive of activity on Saturday April 25 when the City ...Read more
Massive vaccination drive to keep influenza (flu) at bay
28-04-2015
The City of Johannesburg is planning to stop sniffles and sneezes in their tracks with the rollout of a massive H1N1and H3N2 flu vaccination campaign during the coming winter season. Read more