WEEKLY DIGEST OF NEWS FROM THE CITY'S WEBSITE
March 5, 2010


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Focus on needs of poor
CREATING a safety net for the vulnerable sections of society and sustaining employment growth and increasing economic opportunities drive the provincial budget.

Plans are open for viewing
RESIDENTS have been invited to comment on draft plans for various regions and for the whole city at a series of Development Planning Open Days.

City Parks' green 'countdown'
CITY PARKS got into the spirit of the 100 days World Cup countdown by greening its headquarters in Braamfontein with pots of plants and flowers, a water feature and giant ornamental football.

Clinic treats Cosmo City
A PRIVATELY owned medical centre has opened in Cosmo City, treating up to 70 patients a day for common ailments and chronic illnesses.

EMS is ready for World Cup
AN aeroplane crash proved that Johannesburg's emergency management services and related stakeholders are prepared for any disaster.

City Parks lauds top workers
JOBURG City Parks recently honoured its top drivers and machine operators. Acting managing director Geoff Cooke thanked the winners for their commitment.

Informal traders score with 2010
INFORMAL traders will be catered for during the World Cup as they will be able to continue their business in designated high-traffic areas.


 

Soccer City ready for testing
IT'S all over bar the football at Soccer City - the completed stadium has been handed over to the City and will have its first test later this month.

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Special features:

The City's flagship public transport
JOBURG is creating a world-class public transport system. Find out more about Rea Vaya.

The City goes video
IF you can't be in the thick of the action, the next best thing is see it and hear it for yourself – on video. Get the City news, feel the Jozi vibe through these live action film clips.

Maps
A SET of Adobe Acrobat maps of popular Johannesburg neighbourhoods, including road and suburb names, schools, parks, shopping strips and historic areas.

Tenders / Quotations
TENDERS and quotations are managed by the City's contracts section. Find out what tenders and quotations are available.

Print-resolution image library
A COLLECTION of photographs of Johannesburg, commissioned by the marketing department of the City of Johannesburg, and suitable for use in general printed material. Images are available free of charge, but the photographer must be acknowledged and the City of Johannesburg identified as the copyright holder.

Exhibitions
JOHANNESBURG is the country's top exhibitions venue, landing more than half the number of all exhibitions held in South Africa, and way ahead of rivals Cape Town and Durban.

Soweto
SETTING trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language.

Events calendar
FOR a calendar of cultural and entertainment events, see the events calender.



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