Johannesburg City Parks
latest news & developments
Champion tree at Wits is over 100 years old
It comes as no surprise that Johannesburg holds the title for the biggest man-made forest in the world.
Towards sustainable human settlements
Spatial planning underpins development.
Greening Soweto one park at a time
The divide between green and dusty suburbs is narrowing with a renewed focus on bringing parks to previously disadvantaged areas.
Reducing waste to landfill
Pikitup’s waste minimisation and recycling initiatives aimed at fulfilling Joburg 2040 priority and promoting a cleaner Johannesburg
Food gardens bring relief
The acting managing director of Johannesburg City Parks, Bryne Maduka, urged residents to start their own food gardens in the city.
Open-air gyms help everyone exercise
Executive mayor Parks Tau tried out a cross trainer.
Trees tell the rich history of Joburg
Joburg may be known as the City of Gold, but with all its trees, Joburg’s colour is definitely green.
Service delivery is vital to success
A successful, though challenging year, has put in place key initiatives to support a better life for all
Citizens help to shape shared goal for Joburg’s parks
Public participation and political will underscore the city’s parks department’s continued success
Park opening highlights need to protect environment
Laughing excitedly, dozens of children on Tuesday filled a new park in Bramfischerville, Soweto, which was opened by Johannesburg City Parks and the district municipality to mark…
‘Acts of God’ kill three in Johannesburg
Three people died and a number were injured during a fierce storm in Johannesburg on Thursday, paramedics and emergency officials said. Netcare 911 spokesperson Nick Dollman said…