Media Releases 2012
Revamped library to open
FOLLOWING extensive renovations and new additions, the Johannesburg City Library will re-open its doors on 14 February, adding a modern element to its classic design. The dramatic central city building now has a seamless flow [...]
New shelter for commuters
THE City is pondering the rollout of a new model of aesthetically pleasing commuter shelters in all seven regions in the next four months, after a two-week public participation process is complete. The shelters will [...]
Tax incentive brings investment
ABOUT R9-billion has been invested in property development in the inner city since the Urban Development Zone (UDZ) tax incentive was allocated to Joburg in 2004. "The heart of the city of gold is experiencing [...]
Yellow giant moves into town
WHAT is huge, yellow, has eight enormous wheels, is 20 years old, and has Joburgers gawking every time they pass it? A retired 125-ton haul truck, donated to the mining district by Kumba Iron Ore’s [...]
Joburg on top in annual report
JOHANNESBURG has confronted its challenges head-on and has overcome a significant number of them in the 2010/11 financial year, according to the annual report released by the City manager, Trevor Fowler, at the Joburg Theatre [...]