Media Releases 2015
R34m rehab centre to help young addicts reclaim their lives
A R34-million drug rehabilitation centre currently under construction in Randburg will provide holistic, comprehensive residential treatment for young addicts, helping the City tackle the scourge of substance abuse among Joburg's youth. Completed phase one buildings [...]
Cleansing Ceremony for the M1 Scaffolding Collapse Accident
The City of Johannesburg today conducted a cleansing ceremony at the M1, following the tragic death of two people and the injury of 19 people on Wednesday 14th October 2015 when the scaffolding being erected [...]
Cleansing ceremony honours victims of M1 scaffolding collapse
A moving ceremony, held at the site of the M1 scaffolding collapse, honoured the victims of the tragic accident while cleansing the site in preparation for resumption of construction of the pedestrian-cycling bridge over the [...]
JAG celebrates 100 years of art in the heart of the inner city
Six exhibitions, specially curated to mark the centenary of the Joburg Art Gallery, offer Joburgers the opportunity to rediscover a world-class facility in the heart of a fast transforming inner city. Joburgers get arty at [...]
Task team to look into inner city evictions
Community representatives, along with officials from the JDA, Joburg Social Housing Company and four City departments, will make up the task team. Executive Mayor Parks TauExecutive Mayor Parks Tau has ordered an audit of all [...]