Media Releases 2015
Jozi@work gets down to business
Hundreds of small businesses and cooperatives that have registered under the City of Johannesburg's Jozi@Work programme will start benefiting from the R1-billion job-creation and empowerment initiative from as early as the end of this month. [...]
Cycle Jozi Week to promote a cycling-friendly city
Cycle Jozi Week, an initiative aimed at promoting a "cycling-friendly" city, will see a range of events taking place at venues across Johannesburg from Monday, 16 March to Sunday, 22 March. Cycle Jozi Week ProgrammeCLICK [...]
Construction of R130m Alex-Sandton bridge gets under way
A sod-turning ceremony in Wynberg, Johannesburg on Wednesday, 4 March marked the start of construction of a R130-million pedestrian and cycling bridge over one of Africa's busiest highways. The bridge will cross the M1 highway [...]
Automotive hub will bring work to Alex
A joint project between the JDA and the National Treasury will bring much-needed work to Alexandra. The industrial hub will target motor dealerships, fitment centres and spares shops, among other industries in the automotive sector. [...]
Nene tables a budget to narrow the fiscal gap
In line with the medium term strategic framework and National Development, the budget prioritised infrastructure investment and social programmes, like health, education and community facilities. The local government infrastructure grant system would also be reviewed. [...]