An archive of press releases from the City of Johannesburg. These are all in their original form. December 2006 20/12/06 No need for concern over Property Rates Act 14/12/06 Joburg warns residents about slum buildings 8/12/06 Christmas Message 2007 from Joburg EMS November 2006 30/11/06 Council acts on Casa Mia 23/11/06 Mass participation in sport: Region F : Rosettenville/Southern Suburbs Hub 23/11/06 A statement by the member of the mayoral committee for health on the programme to commemorate the World Aids Day 23/11/06 Joburg renovates Casa Mia 22/11/06 Allegations against councillor are without foundation 15/11/06 Emergency Services Saving Lives Through Education 15/11/06 Mayor launches festive season awareness campaign 15/11/06 Keep safe, stay sober and drive responsibly says Joburg 10/11/06 Combined freedom of entry parade: regiments of the SANDF and reserves 8/11/06 Diabetes alert, be smart and get tested 8/11/06 Metro Police do not issue tenders 7/11/06 Diepsloot to get driving range 7/11/06 Joburg to host major golf tournament 6/11/06 Celebrating a city alive with passion for arts and culture 6/11/06 Remembrance Sunday - Tribute to police killed in action 6/11/06 Joburg measures to regulate Internet use proving effective 1/11/06 Pikitup Launches the 100 Spots Campaign in Zandspruit 1/11/06 Soweto marathon returns home to nobel prize winners after fifteen years Revenue Dept: 6/11/06 City's Revenue & Customer Relations Management department highlights key issues though City Buzz newsletter October 2006 31/10/06 City launches Expanded Basic Water and Sanitation Delivery Programme 27/10/06 Pikitup Launches an E-Waste Recycling Initiative in Johannesburg 27/10/06 The City of Johannesburg has made significant progress with service delivery, says Mr Mavela Dlamini, the City Manager 26/10/06 Delays in Pikitup Refuse Collection 26/10/06 Soweto marathon returns home to nobel prize winners after fifteen years 20/10/06 City Health embark on VCT outreach project 20/10/06 Trading in Kliptown 17/10/06 Johannesburg's Community Development Programmes benefit vulnerable communities 12/10/06 Combating crime in the City 4/10/06 Joburg City Officials & JMPD Meet With Taxi Industry 4/10/06 Johannesburg Transport Month Activities 4/10/06 Joburg 120 - The Beginnings Revenue Dept: 25/10/06 City publishes user-friendly guide to buying and selling property in Joburg September 2006 26/09/06 Johannesburg celebrates 100 years of Gandhi's peaceful struggle 26/09/06 Johannesburg will soon have a new advisory body to support the City's environmental initiatives 26/09/06 National polio campaign in response to Namibian outbreak of polio 26/09/06 National polio immunisation campaign for all children under 5 years of age from 8-14 October 2006 14/09/06 Strike by taxi drivers 8/09/06 City responds effectively to power disruptions 6/09/06 Joburg committed to improved service delivery 5/09/06 Gandhi's 9/11 4/09/06 Joburg proudly celebrates Pharmacy Week August 2006 22/08/06 City restores power to Joburg 22/08/06 Deaf Awareness week 24 - 30 August 2006 22/08/06 Cerebral Palsy week 24 - 30 August 2006 15/08/06 ''Tribute to courage'' - catalogue launch 2/08/06 Johannesburg Water upgrading Northern Works Treatment Plant Revenue Dept: 15/08/06 Johannesburg to host SADC conference on migration July 2006 28/07/06 Safety Campaign Saves Lives 26/07/06 Temporary closure of the reference library section 26/07/06 Johannesburg Water to move offices 17/07/06 A company contribute towards the mayoral Aids fund 6/07/06 Safety awareness initiative in Norwood 5/07/06 Statement on top Joburg team visit Germany to study world cup planning Revenue Dept: 17/07/06 Orange Farm residents urged to register for Reathusa municipal account scheme 3/07/06 REMINDER: Ennerdale residents urged to register for Reathusa municipal account scheme June 2006 28/06/06 Opening doors for youth 27/06/06 Joburg informal traders exhibition a success 27/06/06 City of Johannesburg's Winter Safety Campaign 2006: Matches & Fire Safety 22/06/06 Joburg hosts exhibition for informal traders 21/06/06 Top Joburg team visits Germany to study World Cup planning 21/06/06 Epilepsy Week 19 - 25 June 2006 15/06/06 Region 8 Youth month celebration 15/06/06 Region 9 Youth month celebration 9/06/06 Disposing of builders rubble in Joburg 8/06/06 Rehabilitation M2 East motorway 2/06/06 JW intensifies manhole cover up programme Revenue Dept: 26/06/06 Ennerdale residents urged to register for Reathusa municipal account scheme 19/06/06 Johannesburg south residents urged to register for Reathusa Municipal Account Scheme 13/06/06 City's revenue department highlights key issues through City Buzz 12/06/06 Pioneer park residents urged to register for Reathusa Municipal Account Scheme 6/06/06 Paying your municipal account has never been easier! 5/06/06 City paypoints closed over June long weekend May 2006 31/05/06 Resounding success on Joburg's 4th bond 31/05/06 Operation Gcin'amanzi continues to reduce unaccounted for water 29/05/06 World No Tobacco Day 29/05/06 CA-Ratings announces that it has raised the long-term issuer credit rating of City of Johannesburg from zaA to zaA+ [Pdf, 81Kb] 29/05/06 Rating of Johannesburg: Letter from CA-Ratings [Pdf, 137Kb] 25/05/06 Statement by the executive mayor of the city of Johannesburg, Councillor Amos Masondo, on the budget for the 2005/6 financial year. 22/05/06 Record budget on the cards for Johannesburg 16/05/06 Johannesburg Water to upgrade sewer line 16/05/06 Johannesburg Water implements high-tech sewer maintenance in Gallo Manor Revenue Dept: 19/05/06 Be prepared for increase in electricity accounts this winter 17/05/06 Area surrounding Thuso House being upgraded 8/05/06 City's Revenue Department Keeps Customers Informed Through City Buzz 8/05/06 Good Flow of Registrations for Reathusa Municipal Account Scheme April 2006 28/04/06 Putting matters into perspective on the financial statements 13/04/06 Keep safe, keep sober 12/04/06 Experience Vibrant Johannesburg at the Rand Show 07/04/06 Gauteng and Joburg agree to save heritage buildings in new precinct 06/04/06 Speech by the Executive Mayor CLR Amos Masondo 04/04/06 Comment on the new Integrated Development Plan 04/04/06 Partial road closure - Mooi street north boundary Revenue Dept: 21/04/06 Joburgs revenue dept reaches out to customers at the Rand Easter Show 06/04/06 Municipal services subsidy scheme a success March 2006 30/03/06: Former Europa Hotel provides emergency shelter for people made homeless by fire in Joburg CBD 29/03/06: Preparations for this five-year term of office 29/03/06: Accounting surplus 29/03/06: Joburg Mayor calls for the growth and development summit 28/03/06: Draft final Environmental Management Plan available for public comment 17/03/06: Gauteng welcomes new mayors 16/03/06: Preparations for the Five-Year Term of Office Mayoral Lekgotla 17/03/06: Safety awareness campaign a success 09/03/06: Speech by councillor Amos Masondo at the launch of Sunday Times Heritage Project 07/03/06: Tappie hit the road to schools again 06/03/06: Johannesburg congratulates Tsotsi on oscar honours 03/03/06: Removal of election posters Revenue Dept: 15/03/06: Countdown to deadline for arrear write-offs February 2006 28/02/06: Operation Gcin'amanzi puts money back in the pockets of Sowetans 23/02/06: Development of Orlando eKhaya launched by the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg. 22/02/06: Operation Gcin'amanzi puts money back in the pockets of Sowetans 22/02/06: Mayor Launches the City Deep Re-Development project 21/02/06: Mayor Hands over Title Deeds Community Members 20/02/06: Upgrade of sewer pipelines in Alexandra 15/02/06: Impasse over school arrears breached 14/02/06: Joburg Libraries psyched for Science Competition 13/02/06: The Johannesburg Public Library hosts lunch hour music concert 12/02/06: Johannesburg – changing lives and lifestyles Revenue Dept: 01/02/06: Mayor announces extension of the deadline for write-offs associated with the registration of the municipal services subsidy scheme January 2006 30/01/06: Road closure - M2 East 26/01/06: Partial road closure – in Sandton area 24/01/06: Statement by the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Clr Amos Masondo at the media launch of reflecting on A Solid Foundation – Building Developmental Local Government 2000-2005. 20/01/06: Road closure – between Hoek & Eloff street in Plein street 12/01/06: City of Johannesburg responds to DA "scorecard" 10/01/06: Investigation into tap fatality well underway 09/01/06: Sink Hole - Lillian & Sandton Drive Revenue Dept: 30/01/06: Reathusa municipal account scheme to assist low-income families with debt write-offs 30/01/06: Municipal pay points to stay open to accommodate last minute rush for registration for municipal services subsidy 05/01/06: City's cash collection levels at record highs ARCHIVE: 2005 press releases 2004 press releases 2003 press releases: June to December 2003 press releases: January to May 2002 press releases