Media Releases 2014
Kliptown: a slice of South African history
Kliptown's Walter Sisulu Square and Freedom Charter Memorial capture unforgettable moments in South Africa's history as the troubled country moved towards liberation. A little girl holds onto the broken frame of an umbrella while watching [...]
Discovery 702 Walk the Talk road closures
Joburgers are warming up for the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk, which brings walking enthusiasts from around the city together to appreciate Johannesburg as the weather begins to warm up. Here is a list of [...]
Freedom Ride a huge success
Thousands of cyclists took part in the Freedom Ride on Sunday, 20 July to promote cycling as a viable mode of transport – and commemorate the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Five thousand cycling enthusiasts braved [...]
Musengavadzimu Primary School gets a new coat of paint
Johannesburg Development Agency staff and Diepsloot community members spent their 67 minutes on Mandela Day sprucing up Musengavadzimu Primary School, painting the classrooms a pretty peach. Musengavadzimu Primary School, in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, was a hive [...]
Ready, steady, go for Joburg’s second Freedom Ride
Johannesburg cyclists are gearing up for the 20 July Freedom Ride to commemorate Nelson Mandela's legacy of a life lived in service. The Freedom Ride aims to bring the communities of Johannesburg and Soweto together, [...]