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IN the run-up to the World Cup, the City is holding safety days at several shopping malls, where entertainment is being used to educate.

Green champions honoured

AWARDS were made to projects, organisations and individuals who have flown the green flag - average people doing above-average things.

Peers learn of waste projects

HOW to minimise and manage waste in informal settlements was top of the agenda when officials from Joburg's eastern neighbour came for a visit.

EMS mobilises the community

RESIDENTS are encouraged to protect emergency workers responding to distress calls following an attack on paramedics in western Johannesburg.

Orange Farm's beacon of hope

THE Tebogo Home for Handicapped Children cares for nearly three dozen children, many of them orphans, in the friendly and caring - and developing - township.

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		Masondo has bold vision THE executive mayor sees Johannesburg as a leading international city that seeks to improve the quality of life of all residents and citizens. * Colourful opening of council

		Joburg celebrates 100 days COME to the 2010 FIFA World Cup countdown party. Join the fans and watch the video.

		Halala nominations open NOMINATIONS have opened for the annual Halala Joburg Awards, which recognise projects and individuals that add to the regeneration of the inner city.

		Malls safety campaign THE City is using shopping malls to boost excitement for the World Cup, as well as educate its citizens on planned safety measures during the tournament.