City of johannesburg
CoJ plans to host major sporting events under level 1 lockdown
The city said top of its calendar was one of the most prestigious golf tournaments on the South African and European Golf Circuit, the Joburg Open.
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City of Joburg appeals to residents to report illegal connections [Sponsored]
City Power is calling on Johannesburg residents to report illegal connections anonymously.
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Eskom denies signing power purchase agreement with City of Joburg
In a statement on Friday, the ANC said newly elected City of Joburg Mayor Mpho Moerane had signed an agreement with Eskom paving the way for City Power to take over electricity supply in some areas.
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Gauteng ANC taps Mpho Moerane as its candidate for Joburg mayoral job
The party briefed the media on Thursday on the latest developments in the metro following the passing of the newly elected Mayor Jolidee Matongo earlier this month.
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Buses, commuters unable to access Gandhi Square as EFF tents left behind
Metrobus has since asked commuters to walk around the square to access buses to get to their destinations.
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Makhura: Matongo still had much to offer to the people of Johannesburg
The Gauteng Premier was speaking at the funeral service for the late Mayor of Johannesburg, Jolidee Matongo, on Friday.
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Several memorial services planned to honour late Joburg Mayor Matongo
With Jolidee Matongo being a die-hard Orlando Pirates supporter, the club’s chairperson Irvin Khoza and his team are also expected to visit the family to pay their respects.
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Driver of vehicle involved in car crash that killed Matongo succumbs to injuries
It's understood the driver of the other vehicle involved in the deadly crash succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Sunday.
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CoJ builds safe hub for Alexandra youth to nurture life skills
Joburg Mayor Jolidee Matongo and Community Development MMC Margaret Arnolds have launched the facility, which will function as a multipurpose centre.
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A cover-up? - Gauteng govt accused of hiding Bank of Lisbon blaze report
Sunday marked three years since three Joburg firefighters died while trying to douse the flames which started on the 23rd floor and yet their families are none the wiser as to what went wrong and who should take the blame.
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CoJ’s Molwele: Men need to be at the forefront in fight against GBV
Molwele was speaking during an online dialogue on the role of local government in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide on Wednesday.
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Health worker nabbed for allegedly selling fake COVID negative certificates
It's alleged that the suspect sold the fake COVID-19 test certificates to people who wished to travel to other countries without conducting actual tests and taking blood samples.
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City of Joburg’s licencing centres now operational on Saturdays
Public safety spokesperson Keitumetse Letebele said the licensing centers had recently experienced an influx of people needing to renew their documentation, with many battling to book their licences online.
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Gibson Kente proposed as new name for Soweto Theatre, but who was he?
The City of Johannesburg said it will allow for the public to comment on this proposed name change within a period of 28 days from 12 August 2021.
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Bunkers, tunnels & other finds: Why Charlotte Maxeke Hospital is still closed
Charlotte Maxeke Hospital won't be opened any time soon. Missing plans, fire-proof doors and curious discoveries beneath the building are some of the reasons why.
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Meet new Johannesburg Mayor Jolidee Matongo’s MMCs
Matongo, an African National Congress (ANC) member and the former finance MMC in the metro, replaces Geoff Makhubo, who died of COVID-19 complications last month.
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Joburg DA to approach Gauteng govt to force council sitting to elect new mayor
Democratic Alliance caucus leader Leah Knott has told Eyewitness News that while the party had been sympathetic following Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo’s death due to COVID-19 complications last month, it was simply taking too long to select a mayoral candidate.
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Preparations to elect Joburg's new mayor under way
This is to replace Geoff Makhubo who died from covid related complications last week.
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Makhubo remembered as an exemplary leader committed to improving lives
Makhubo's family, friends and colleagues have been paying emotional tributes to him at a funeral service underway in Johannesburg.
