BURN victims find their fighting spirit again through the gentle persuasion and loving encouragement from the emergency management service's public information, education and relations unit and its volunteers.
PARTICIPANTS at the fourth annual South African Music Conference learned about the dance music industry, and were treated to a demonstration by international maestros DJ Rocco and Manoo from France.
NELSON MANDELA turns the grand old age of 90 this month, and there are several events planned to celebrate this milestone, among them tours, exhibitions and a rugby test.
PRE-SCHOOL children are being taught pre-literacy skills, which will help them to read and write once they enter formal schooling, through the City libraries' Ready to Read programme.
IN a mark of the resurgence of Joburg's central business district, Woolworths is opening a food store in Harrison Street targeting office workers and inner city residents.
Roads to close for walkers
SAFETY is a priority during the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk, and roads around Emmarentia will be closed to traffic while the walkers stroll past.
Don Quixote tilts towards Jozi
FRESH from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the South African Ballet Theatre is performing its two act show, Don Quixote, at its studio in Braamfontein.
Slam Da Trash wows inner city
LITTERING was the target at the Slam Da Trash Festival in Newtown, where young inner city residents played basketball, danced and listened to hip-hop tunes.
Inner City
The inner city is not just the historical centre of Joburg but is also its symbolic, economic and cultural centre.
• Urban Development Zone
Valuation Roll
The Valuation Roll is currently being updated during the objection review process. The Valuation Services Directorate will inform you in writing of the outcome of your objection.
Pensioner rebates
Joburg pensioners need to fill in a form to apply for rebates on their property rates.
Budget
The City has unveiled its R26-billion budget for the 2008 / 2009 financial year.