Local news
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Linden Market Spring Edition brings community together at Emmarentia Botanical Gardens
Local newsLive music, local stalls, and outdoor activities drew friends, families, and pets to Emmarentia for a weekend of spring celebrations.
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Mallets meet strategy as Marks Park community discovers the thinking game of croquet
Local newsMaria Watermeyer says croquet keeps players thinking, solving problems and enjoying the outdoors, with no two games alike.
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Building community pride through Melville clean-ups
Local newsBruce Mahlangu's passion for community service is driven by a desire to see residents happy, safe and connected.
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Westpark Cemetery flower seller Collen Padayachee marks 40 years of service in Randburg
Local newsFrom greeting government ministers to warning visitors about safety inside the grounds, a familiar face explains why the community keeps…
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Work resumes at Hursthill reservoir as completion moves to 2027
Local newsLocal leadership welcomes the return of contractors to the critical Johannesburg Water site, but warns that steady payments remain essential…
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Friends of Melville Koppies calls on community to help protect Johannesburg’s grasslands
Local newsThe organisation’s AGM highlighted the vital role of volunteers, fundraising and collaboration in conserving one of Johannesburg’s important natural spaces.
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Professor highlights crucial role of African grasslands at Melville Koppies meeting
Local newsUrban development and agriculture continue to threaten vital ecosystems that protect water security and store carbon.
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Ancient Melville Koppies furnace reveals Joburg’s pre-colonial heritage
Local newsAn augmented reality reconstruction of an ancient iron smelter shows Johannesburg's rich history began long before the 1886 gold rush.
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Melville resident finds purpose in preserving local nature reserve
Local newsFor volunteer Sarah Charlton, protecting one of Johannesburg’s natural treasures starts with people willing to give their time, learn and…
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Paddlers tackle Liebensbergvlei River
Local newsThe South African K2 and K3 River Championships saw local paddlers give their best to place in the top three…
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Volunteers trade litter bags for pickleball paddles at Fairland fundraiser
Local newsA round-robin pickleball tournament gave Community Cleaners supporters a chance to play, connect and raise funds for the organisation's work.
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Melville residents turn frustration into action during Rustenburg Road clean-up drive
Local newsThe clean-up brought residents, volunteers and community organisations together to tackle dumping and take ownership of a neglected public space.
