Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the entity in the City of Joburg, responsible for managing designated green spaces, horticultural maintenance, and cemeteries, is urging all residents to take extra precautions during periods of heavy rain and strong winds. As weather conditions intensify, trees can become vulnerable to damage, where falling branches pose a serious…
Many South Africans are paying for solar systems that do not perform as promised. As loadshedding lingers and electricity tariffs continue to rise, the rush toward solar has accelerated. Yet thousands of households and businesses are left disappointed when their systems underperform, break down or fail long before they should. Much of this frustration could…
Residents from wards 50 and 129 gathered at Doornkop Hall on Saturday, 8 November 2025, for a Community-Based Planning (CBP) feedback session aimed at reviewing progress over the past three years and refining priorities for inclusion in the City of Johannesburg’s five-year Integrated Development Plan (IDP). City officials from key entities and departments – including…
West Wits Mining has loaded other job opportunities for Skills Development Facilitator under West Wits MLI. This also includes HR Clerk and Payroll Administrator under Modi Mining. As promised, during our Jozi FM Live Reads and interviews, we have other Social Labor Plan (SLP) programs for our communities on for the internships and bursaries with…
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA), through its Social Justice Committee, successfully hosted the 2nd Annual FEDUSA Cancerthon Walk at Elkah Stadium in Soweto, held in solidarity with cancer patients, survivors, and their families. The inaugural Cancerthon, a 5km walk, was also hosted at Elkah Stadium in 2024. The initiative seeks to raise…
Charlene Louw Flowers are blooming, the air is warmer, and South Africans are reconnecting with each other. A season that reminds us of the traditions, diversity, and creativity that make our country unique. And what better way to celebrate than by raising a glass to one of South Africa’s most cherished cultural companions – beer….
Tiger Brands joins Fibre Circle’s Zithande Mzansi Green Schools initiative in advancing the environmental sustainability and economic empowerment of communities Five schools based in Katlehong and Vosloorus, Gauteng, have been onboarded to the national Zithande Mzansi recycling programme, in partnership with Tiger Brands and Fibre Circle. This will support environmental education and income generation for…
Neurofibromatosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, leading to the growth of tumours on nerve tissue throughout the body. These tumours can be benign or, in some cases, become malignant. The condition is divided into three main types: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Schwannomatosis. Each type has…
Spring is finally here, and it arrives with hope and new beginnings! The city trees are blooming;their leaves tinged with green. As we prepare to observe Arbor Month this September, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is encouraging residents of Joburg to start planning their tree-planting activities. City Parks and Zoo, the entity at the…
Thembisa Shologu To combat crime and improve service delivery in Gauteng, the Gauteng Provincial Government and its agencies launched a coordinated Integrated Safety and Service Delivery Operation at the Giant Stadium in Soshanguve on Thursday. This initiative, uniting key government and community partners, aims to create safer communities and accelerate essential services. To formalise the…
