NEWS FROM THE CITY OF JOBURG'S WEBSITE
April 26, 2012


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Ward committees elected
MOST ward committee elections were successful, with the City congratulating people on their participation. Some wards will hold re-elections.

New homes for evicted families
A FILTHY, overcrowded hijacked building will soon be emptied, with residents moving to alternative accommodation, assisted by the City.

IDP meetings rescheduled
THERE has been a slight change to the City's Integrated Development Plan consultations, but it will still be gathering in every region to get public input.

Climate change affects health
CHANGING temperatures and rainfall patterns could result in the spread of infectious diseases such as malaria, experts warn.

Joburg shares with Mbombela
THE separation of executive and legislative functions in Joburg was of particular interest to its visitors, who came to talk experience with their "big brother".

Outdoor gym proves popular
PEOPLE are flocking to the outdoor gym at Petrus Molefe Eco Park, where regular morning aerobics classes are always full.
* Training at outdoor gym
* Video

Make your mark for Joburg
THE Johannesburg Tourism Company is calling on everyone to vote for Joburg to host the 2016 World Association of Chefs' Societies Congress.

 

Freedom Day fun
ART and culture are the hallmarks of Freedom Day activities in Joburg, with concerts and festivals planned. There is also a fun run.
* Working on Freedom Day

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Special features:

Picture of the week
TAKE a peek at some of the events that led to our first democratic elections in April 1994.
 
Tenders / Quotations
TENDERS and quotations are managed by the City's contracts section. Find out what tenders and quotations are available.

JoziBeatJoziBeat highlight
THANDI Sibisi, the first black female gallery owner, recently opened SIBISI, her art gallery in Melrose Arch. JoziBeat speaks to this trendsetter in the latest edition of Joburg's trendiest magazine.

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

Print-resolution image library
A COLLECTION of photographs of Johannesburg that are suitable for use in printed material. Images are free, 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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