Community — Joburg Insider

Parktown Girls Create Dress Her in Dignity Artwork

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Parktown Girls and Latita Africa turn handwritten encouragement into an artwork celebrating women’s dignity, with a message about recognising self-worth.

Volunteers Turn Dumping Sites Into Community Gardens

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Meet the volunteers reclaiming dumping sites and riverbanks, and find practical ways to support clean-ups and report illegal dumping in Johannesburg.

Bryanston Potjiekos Battle Raises Funds for Oasis Haven

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Fifteen BNI chapters battled over their best potjiekos recipes at Bryanston Sports Club while raising funds for Oasis Haven's 20 children.

Johannesburg has pushed the start of its public swimming season to October, while Albertskroon’s pool remains stuck behind repairs that have dragged on for years.

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Johannesburg’s public pools will reopen in phases from October, but Albertskroon remains closed as pump and maintenance repairs continue.

Deaf Awareness Month: How to Communicate Better

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Learn practical ways to communicate with a Deaf person, explore free SASL resources and find details of the Silent Walk and Run on 13 September 2026.

Lonehill Dam Revival Seeks R200,000 for First Phase

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Lonehill Dam’s revival aims to tackle leaks, invasive weeds and water quality. Read about the initial R200,000 target and the planned community benefits.

Delta Park Fence Gets a Community Makeover in Victory Park

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Victory Park residents joined forces to restore a 1km fence at Delta Park, part of a wider community effort to care for the popular Johannesburg green space.

Could Better Cold Storage Help Reduce Food Waste?

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Huge amounts of food are lost before reaching our plates. Better cooling and storage could help more fresh produce survive the journey.

Who Pays When a Shopping Trolley Damages Your Car?

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A shopping trolley damages your car. Who pays? Here's what South African law says about negligence, evidence and claiming for the damage.

Do South African Kids Spend Too Much Time at School?

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South African public-school learners have 200 school days in 2026. But does more time in class necessarily mean more learning?

EduStreams: Revolutionizing Education and Transforming Futures

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Unlock Your Potential with EduStreams' Life-Changing Skill Building Platform.

Irreplaceably Human Conference Comes to Rosebank This July

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Women in Finance Network hosts a full day of inspiration, networking and growth ahead of Womens Day

Under-16 Social Media Restrictions: What About South Africa?

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Australia restricts social media accounts for under-16s and the UK plans to follow. Could South Africa ever take a similar approach?

Have Your Say: The Plan That Could Change Downtown Joburg Forever

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Igniting Innovation: Transforming Joburg's Downtown Landscape.