WEEKLY DIGEST OF NEWS FROM THE CITY'S WEBSITE
March 12, 2010


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Sowetans discuss City plans
THE Regional Spatial Development Framework was up for discussion at a Region D open day, with scores of Sowetans commenting on their needs. Similar days are being held in other regions.

City gets energy efficient nod
FOR the first time, an EnerKey Performance Certificate has been awarded in South Africa, and the recipient is Johannesburg, for its Metro Centre.

Hearing on draft pool law
WITH the recent drownings in private swimming pools, the City wants to move swiftly to implement safety by-laws, and it wants public comment on its proposals.

Transport plans for fans
PARK and ride, park and walk, public transport and taxis will all be used to get spectators to the game on time during the World Cup.

Phakama rolls out to Midrand
THE new software will improve billing and revenue collection, and will boost customer relations with residents.

Sophiatown clinic opens
IT was a celebratory day in Sof'town, when the new clinic opened. Old ladies reminisced while young children sang and danced.

New traffic law soon in place
FROM November, drivers will get demerit points if they break the law on the roads, although metro police will be using the AARTO system from next month.


 

Masondo has bold vision
THE executive mayor sees Johannesburg as a leading international city, and it seeks "to actively use the instrument of local government - the municipality - to improve the quality of life of all residents and citizens".
* Colourful opening of council

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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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