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Joburg Grootmans Step Up Advocacy as Pressure Mounts on Welfare
Civil society organisations and non-governmental organisations across Johannesburg are scaling up monitoring a…
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Local Business
Joburg Social Enterprises Expand to Tackle Local Unemployment
Joburg social enterprises and solidarity economy organisations are scaling up local employment and youth empow…
Property
Joburg housing hustle reveals mega investments and municipal rot
Johannesburg residents face a stark contrast between expanding private-public real estate ventures and persist…
Business
Joburg Youth-Led Ventures Drive Economic Resilience and Growth
Johannesburg residents and grassroots stakeholders champion youth-driven business solutions as a vital catalys…
Local News
Joburg Launches Targeted Economic Initiatives for Youth Skills and Employment
Johannesburg authorities and local training institutions have launched collaborative economic and skills devel…
Local News
Joburg NGOs Face Crisis as New Provincial Funding Rules Impact Services
New provincial funding regulations from the Gauteng Department of Social Development are poised to significant…
Local News
Joburg Service Delivery Crisis: City Faces R40bn Infrastructure Bill
Johannesburg is facing a severe service delivery crisis, with residents experiencing widespread power outages,…
Local News
Joburg Inner City Revitalisation: R97.1 Billion Budget for Major Upgrade
Johannesburg is embarking on a significant inner-city revitalisation project, backed by a substantial R97.1 bi…
Environment
Joburg Youth Drive Environmental Clean-Ups, Boost Local Biodiversity
Young people across Johannesburg are actively leading environmental clean-up initiatives and advocating for su…
News
Joburg NGOs Face Pressure for Transparency and Impact
Johannesburg's Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) are facing growing demands for greater transparency and d…
Local News
Joburg Urban Farms Tackle Food Insecurity, Empower Communities
Johannesburg's urban agriculture initiatives are transforming neglected spaces into productive food gardens, c…
Community
Joburg Parks Revitalization: R150 Million Boost for Greener Spaces
Johannesburg's City Parks and Zoo is launching a major initiative to revitalise public parks across the city, …
Community
Joburg Social Enterprises Drive Job Creation, Revitalise Communities
Joburg's social enterprises are making a significant impact by creating jobs and revitalising communities. The…
News
Cleveland Shooting: 12 Dead Amidst Joburg's Crime and Service Woes
A late-night shooting in Cleveland, Johannesburg, on June 15, 2026, resulted in 12 fatalities and nine injurie…
Local News
Johannesburg Youth Innovation Drives City's Development
Young people in Johannesburg are increasingly at the forefront of innovative community and economic developmen…
News
Joburg Housing Crisis: Half Million Wait, R290M Corruption Exposed
Johannesburg is grappling with a severe housing crisis, affecting half a million residents. Many have been on …
Education
Joburg Grapples with Learner Placement Crisis Amid CBD 'Education Town' Push
Johannesburg is currently facing a significant learner placement crisis and disruptions in scholar transport, …
Local News
Joburg Youth Tackle Unemployment with Digital Skills & Political Voice
Johannesburg's youth are navigating high unemployment rates, but new digital skills programmes and increased p…
Education
Joburg Education: Progress Amidst Persistent Challenges
Johannesburg's education sector is experiencing cautious optimism with new initiatives aimed at improving infr…
Community Development
Plastic Recycling Transforms Alexandra: Homes and Jobs Created
RePurpose Plastics, a social enterprise led by environmental engineer Dr. Naledi Mokoena, is transforming plas…
Local News
Joburg NGOs Face Increased Scrutiny Over Funding Transparency
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Johannesburg are facing heightened examination regarding their fundin…
News
Johannesburg NGOs Drive Community Upliftment and Social Change
Johannesburg's non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are crucial drivers of social and developmental change, a…
Local News
Joburg Residents Question 'Rural Development' Amid Urban Crises
Johannesburg residents are expressing confusion and skepticism regarding recent 'rural development' initiative…
Local News
Joburg Social Enterprises Drive Growth, Community Upliftment
Johannesburg's social enterprises are emerging as vital engines for economic growth and community upliftment, …
Local News
Joburg Housing Boom Strains Infrastructure, Affordability
Johannesburg's rapid housing boom is placing immense pressure on existing infrastructure and sparking concerns…
Community
Joburg's 'Bridge Builders' Tackle Digital Divide
A new initiative in Johannesburg is empowering unemployed youth with vital digital skills, bridging the divide…
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Bridging the Divide: Johannesburg's Role in National Rural Upliftment
Johannesburg, South Africa's economic heartland, is increasingly recognized for its pivotal role in driving na…
community
Johannesburg's Social Impact Hubs: Driving Change and Community Empowerment
Johannesburg is emerging as a vibrant center for social innovation, with numerous initiatives fostering commun…
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Johannesburg's Unseen Hand: Driving Rural Development Beyond the City Limits
Johannesburg, South Africa's economic heart, plays a crucial, often overlooked, role in national rural develop…
community
Johannesburg's Diepsloot Community Thrives Through Innovative Urban Farming
Discover how the Diepsloot community in Johannesburg is transforming its landscape and livelihoods through sus…
community
Diepsloot's Green Revolution: Community Garden Blossoms, Cultivating Hope and Food Security
Discover how the Diepsloot Community Garden is transforming lives in Johannesburg, providing fresh produce, sk…
Community
Rural Youth Build Futures: Eastern Cape Housing Project
A groundbreaking youth-led housing initiative in Qunu, Eastern Cape, is empowering young people with skills wh…
Community
Hope Springs in Limpopo: Youth Build Future Homes
A groundbreaking youth-led social enterprise in Limpopo is transforming rural housing and empowering young peo…
Community
Hope Blooms: Rural Youth Build Future in Eastern Cape
Innovative NGO project empowers youth in rural Eastern Cape, providing skills, housing, and a pathway to susta…
Community
Ubuntu Community Garden Flourishes, Bridging Generations
The Ubuntu Community Garden project has seen remarkable growth, fostering intergenerational connections and pr…
Housing
New Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in Ubuntu's West Ward
A new affordable housing development has commenced construction in Ubuntu's West Ward, promising much-needed h…
Education
Ubuntu Primary School Excels in National Literacy Competition
Ubuntu Primary School's Grade 6 learners have achieved remarkable success in the National Literacy Competition…
NGO
Ubuntu's 'Helping Hand' NGO Launches Winter Warmth Drive
Local NGO, Helping Hand, has initiated its annual Winter Warmth Drive, calling for donations of blankets and w…
Social Impact
New Community Garden Project Aims to Combat Food Insecurity in Ubuntu
A collaborative effort between local residents and NGOs has launched a new community garden in Ubuntu, aiming …
NGO
Ubuntu NGO Secures Funding for Essential Sanitation Project
Local NGO, Ubuntu Care Initiative, has secured vital funding to implement a much-needed sanitation project in …
Community
Ubuntu Youth Initiative Secures Funding for Skills Development Programme
A local youth organisation in Ubuntu has successfully secured significant funding to launch a new skills devel…
Community
Ubuntu Neighbourhood Watch Sees Drop in Petty Crime After Community Engagement
The Ubuntu Neighbourhood Watch reports a significant decrease in petty crime following intensified community e…
Community
Ubuntu Community Garden Flourishes, Fostering Local Unity
The Ubuntu Community Garden initiative is yielding more than just fresh produce; it's cultivating stronger bon…
Environment
New Bylaws Proposed to Combat Illegal Dumping in Soweto Townships
Johannesburg City Council has introduced a draft of stringent new bylaws aimed at curbing the rampant issue of…
Environment
Innovative Water Recycling Plant Proposed for Johannesburg North to Address Scarcity
Plans for an innovative water recycling plant in Johannesburg North are gaining momentum, aiming to significan…
Community
New Community Policing Forum Initiative Launched to Combat localised Crime in Alexandra
A new community policing forum (CPF) initiative has been launched in Alexandra, aiming to strengthen collabora…
Social Impact
Youth Empowerment Programme Transforms Lives in Ubuntu
A groundbreaking youth empowerment programme in Ubuntu is providing critical life skills and vocational traini…
Economy
Electricity Load Shedding Continues to Cripple Small Businesses Across Johannesburg
Persistent load shedding is taking a severe toll on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Johannesb…
Education
Gauteng Education Department Addresses Teacher Shortages in Under-resourced Schools
The Gauteng Department of Education has announced new measures to tackle critical teacher shortages, particula…
Health
Johannesburg Health Clinics Overwhelmed by Surge in Seasonal Flu Cases
Public health clinics across Johannesburg are reporting a significant surge in seasonal flu cases, leading to …