‘Wayward’ JMPD officers probed
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is treating recent reports of bribery and corruption allegedly involving its officers with the seriousness and urgency they deserve to ensure that such illegal practices are completely rooted out of the system. Read more
City’s top freight hub gets a R122 million injection
13-01-2015
The roads infrastructure connecting Africa’s largest inland port – the City Deep Freight Hub -- will undergo a major overhaul to ensure it meets its full potential as an economic dynamo for Johannesburg and Gauteng. Read more
‘Paperless classrooms’ launched
Education is the only available weapon with which to fight the high unemployment rate and poverty confronting the country, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa told a large gathering at the launch of Gauteng provincial government’s ground- Read more
Water Infrastructure Upgrade and Renewal Project saves City millions
19-01-2015
The first phase of the City of Johannesburg Water Infrastructure Upgrade and Renewal Project to the value of R1.7 billion has saved City R700 million. Read more
‘Paperless classrooms’ launched
14-01-2015
Education is the only available weapon with which to fight the high unemployment rate and poverty confronting the country, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more
Rest-less Jozi reawakens
15-01-2015
After a brief hiatus to make way for the festive season, the City of Johannesburg is back to its usual hustling and bustling self. Read more
City now has a bird’s eye view of housing backlog
19-01-2015
The hi-tech system the City of Johannesburg has embraced to compile a reliable and accurate housing waiting list in its efforts to... Read more
City closes Mshenguville chapter at last
19-01-2015
After 25 years, the City of Johannesburg has finally relocated the last resident of Mshenguville in Soweto ahead of a move to rehabilitate the former park-turned-makeshift golf course-turned informal settlement. Read more
Another major global accolade for Joburg
20-01-2015
Joburg has done it again.
The City of Gold cemented its position as a major and popular global tourist destination when it was named one of the world’s Top 50 places to travel to in 2015 by leading New York-based magazine Travel + Leisure. Read more
City looks to technology to eliminate housing fraud
22-01-2015
City of Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing Councillor Dan Bovu has launched the 96/97 ...Read more
Bigger, better bins for Midrand
23-01-2015
Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management company, has started rolling out new and bigger rubbish bins in several suburbs and townships across the city in a fresh move to improve and enhance rubbish collection. Read more
City bolsters its financial performance
26-01-2015
Despite operating in a largely unstable economic climate throughout the 2013-2014 financial year, the City of Johannesburg is continuing to achieve positive financial results. Read more
Rollout of 240-Litre bins in Midrand and Protea Glen
23-01-2015
Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management company, has started rolling out the 240-litre refuse bins in several suburbs and townships across the city in a fresh move to improve and enhance refuse collection. Read more
Cosmo City residents quiz property rates policy
29-01-2015
Residents of Cosmo City in northern Johannesburg were on Tuesday night urged to have their say in the determination of the City's rates and taxes for the 2015-2016 financial year. Read more
AG gives Joburg thumbs up …again
29-01-2015
Johannesburg has received an unqualified audit report for the second year in a row. “This is a remarkable achievement for the City and the strongest indication yet that Johannesburg’s finances are in excellent shape,” says the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance, Geoff Makhubo. Read more
Pooled financing the key to development – Mayor Tau
29-01-2015
Johannesburg Executive Mayor Councillor Parks Tau has called on the finance and business community as well as the captains of industry to partner with the country’s metropolitan municipalities to fund and invest in the cities’ infrastructure development. Read more
Major achievements mark progress on Top 10 Priorities
29-01-2015
Tangible progress on Johannesburg Ten Priority Programmes was made during the 2013/14 financial year, in addition to the City’s solid financial performance and increased spending on its capital budget.
City scoops top green award
30-01-2015
Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services Councillor Matshidiso Mfikoe has welcomed the City of Johannesburg’s winning of South Africa’s Greenest Metropolitan Municipality Award. Read more
JMPD officers nab road hogs
12-01-2015
Intensified safety and security operations carried out by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) over the festive season have paid off. Read more
City’s smart move to the future
12-01-2015
Johannesburg’s migration towards Smart City status will take a giant leap at the end of this month when it starts the rollout of programmes under the Johannesburg Broadband Network’s Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) Agreement. Read more
Rest-less Jozi reawakens
15-01-2015
After a brief hiatus to make way for the festive season, the City of Johannesburg is back to its usual hustling and bustling self. Read more
City’s top freight hub gets a R122 million injection
15-01-2015
The roads infrastructure connecting Africa’s largest inland port – the City Deep Freight Hub -- will undergo a major overhaul to ensure it meets its full potential as an economic dynamo for Johannesburg and Gauteng. Read more
Bruma regains its former glory
13-01-2015
Bruma Lake, eastern Johannesburg’s crown jewel that lost its shine following its contamination over several years, has reclaimed its former glory. Read more
Rest-less Jozi reawakens
15-01-2015
After a brief hiatus to make way for the festive season, the City of Johannesburg is back to its usual hustling and bustling self. Read more
A school tackling poverty
19-01-2015
Twenty-four students attending a catering course at Ndofaya Catering School in Meadowlands, Soweto, are at the end of May this year. Read more
JOBURG OPEN GETS NEW DATES – WEBSITE VERSION
19-01-2015
Johannesburg’s sporting calendar kicks off in February, with the ninth annual Joburg Open Golf tournament teeing-off at its usual home – the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. Read more
Alex to get a new R22.5m clinic
20-01-2015
The City of Johannesburg’s drive to provide healthcare facilities within a 5km radius in its various communities in line with national government policy is gaining momentum, with the building of a new multimillion rand clinic – in River Park, Alexandra – set to get off the ground within weeks. Read more
Jozi to host two major global funding indabas
22-01-2015
High-profile delegates from countries such as the United States, France, Germany and... Read more
Maboneng ascends global stage
21-01-2015
Maboneng Precinct – Jozi’s urban neighbourhood with great places to dine, drink, shop, live and be entertained – is making waves around the world. Read more
Residents urged to influence City’s Property Rates Policy
23-01-2015
Johannesburg residents have been given the opportunity to author the City’s Property Rates Policy. Read more
Hundreds shed a few kilos in City’s weight-loss drive
26-01-2015
Almost two years after it was launched by Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Parks Tau, the City of Johannesburg’s Healthy Lifestyle Programme has a loyal and growing following. Read more
Builders’ rubble belongs in legal landfill sites – Pikitup
29-01-2015
Concerned about the high rate of illegal dumping of builders’ rubble across the city and the damaging effects it has on the environment...Read more
Jozi@Work speaks to Pennyville
28-01-2015
Scores of residents of Pennyville, just outside Soweto, and surrounding areas who missed out on the City of Johannesburg’s Jozi@Work Awareness Workshops late last year got another opportunity to come on board on Monday. Read more
Preparing the groundwork to tackle housing backlog
28-01-2015
Hundreds of fieldworkers will from Tuesday next week pour into the streets of Region F neighbourhoods and move from door to door in a massive drive to verify the status of people on the City of Johannesburg’s housing waiting list. Read more
Preparing the groundwork to tackle housing backlog
29-01-2015
Hundreds of fieldworkers will from Thursday next week pour into the streets of Region F neighbourhoods and move from door to door in a massive drive to verify the status of people on the City of Johannesburg’s housing waiting list. Read more
Jozi@Work to put Region A to work
29-01-2015
Jozi@Work has progressed to a stage where City officials are now detailing available work packages. Read more
City’s finances in a healthy state, says MMC Makhubo
30-01-2015
The City of Johannesburg’s financial position remains strong despite the slump iin economic activity. Read more