Joburg proud host of the 2026 Spar International Netball Test series
The City of Johannesburg is proud to host the 4th edition of the SPAR International Netball Test Series. The Spar Proteas will kickstart 2026...
Joburg proud host of the 2026 Spar International Netball Test series
The City of Johannesburg is proud to host the 4th edition of the SPAR International Netball Test Series....
2025: Johannesburg as a living room
In 2025, Johannesburg embraced an experience-first approach, shifting from digital engagement to real-world connection through festivals, markets and cultural events that brought residents together and celebrated the City’s vibrant creative pulse....
How Joburg reimagined public service in 2025
Throughout 2025, Johannesburg reaffirmed its position as a global city of diplomacy, commerce and culture, successfully hosting high-profile international summits while accelerating inner-city renewal, infrastructure upgrades and inclusive urban development. Under the leadership of Executive Mayor Dada Morero and City Manager Floyd Brink, the City demonstrated that strong governance, collaborative partnerships and people-centred service delivery can restore confidence, dignity and pride in Africa’s economic capital....
City of Johannesburg 2025: A year defined by human capital and public service excellence
In 2025, the City of Johannesburg highlighted the people behind local government, celebrating employee excellence, innovation and resilience while humanising service delivery and reinforcing pride in the City’s professional workforce....
Festive Season message to the business community from Economic Development MMC Nomoya Mnisi
MMC for Economic Development, Cllr N.D. Mnisi, shares a festive season message expressing appreciation to Johannesburg’s business community and partners....
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As the world marked World Literacy Day today, the City of Joburg's Community Development Department, through its Library Information Services (LIS), hosted young learners, their parents, and teachers at Sandton...
The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing by-laws, particularly in the townships, after City inspectors confirmed that many spaza shops are not complying with existing regulations....
As South Africa celebrates Tourism and Heritage Month this September, Joburg Tourism is proud to back four major lifestyle events that capture the spirit of Johannesburg while boosting tourism, jobs,...
The Joburg Market is proud to announce the upcoming Farmer's & SMME Day, set to take place on 23 October 2025....
The City of Joburg's Community Development proudly supported the Nelson Mandela Ride4Hope as it celebrated its first-ever Soweto finish in the event's eight-year history....
As the world marked World Literacy Day today, the City of Joburg's Community Development Department, through its Library Information Services (LIS), hosted young learners, their parents, and teachers at Sandton...
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Community Development launched Arts Alive on Friday, 5 September 2025....
The City of Joburg turned the spotlight on disability inclusion as it proudly hosted this year's Casual Day celebration under the theme “Beyond the Labels" at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre....
Kaalfontein Primary School came alive as it hosted a community aerobics session, where fitness and fun took centre stage on Saturday, 06 September....
The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) led a city-wide Clean Air Week campaign to commemorate the International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed globally...
hen Dr Ernest Kanakana Mutenda joined the City of Johannesburg in 2008 as an Administrative Assistant in the Legislature, few could have imagined the transformative journey he would take, one...
The City of Joburg's Department of Economic Development (DED) met Region C residents and the business community to gather input on the 2025/26 Draft Township Economies By-Laws on Wednesday, 3...
The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, through its Waste Management and Regulation Unit, has appointed a service provider to lead the rehabilitation of the decommissioned Kya Sands...
The City of Johannesburg's Bomb Squad, together with the Regional Director for Citizen Relationship & Urban Management in Region F...
The City of Johannesburg, led by the MMC for Community Development, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, together with the Sports and Recreation team, reopened its public swimming pools on 1 September 2025...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Development Planning Department, has officially launched the GEF – Urban Agriculture Food Resilience Infrastructure Project to fight food...
Spring has arrived, bringing with it fresh beginnings and renewed hope....
The City of Johannesburg is excited to announce the start of the 2025/26 public swimming season, with 32 pools open from 1 September 2025...
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In a bold move to improve the safety and quality of life of all residents, the City of Johannesburg has increased the availability of basic services, especially electricity, in communities....
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lubabalo Magwentshu, recently joined aid organisation Gift of the Givers Foundation to distribute nutritional packs...
This premier competition, Africa Minifootball Cup of Nations, brings together the continent’s most formidable national teams in a quest for the prestigious championship. With 16 nations fervently vying for triumph,...
The City of Johannesburg hosted a three-day C40 workshop as an opportunity to showcase the Rea Vaya BRT-minibus taxi integration and inspire participating cities...
Rev up your coming weekend by making your way to the much anticipated Thank God Fest 2024 for a day filled with praise in song. Thank God Fest makes a...
You can’t keep a good man down. James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa (ASA) as well as Sports and Recreation Manager in the City of Johannesburg and member...
The Orange Farm Public Transport Facility will prioritise safety, sustainability, and accessibility for all commuters, including those with disabilities in the area....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced that the Modderfontein Road bridge will remain closed until the completion of rehabilitation works on the northern carriageway...
In a bold bid to tame the City’s notorious traffic snarls, especially during loadshedding and malfunctioning lights, Johannesburg has deployed a unique weapon: 200 Traffic Points Personnel....
JOSHCO has launched a secure digital leasing app to eliminate fraud, speed up applications, and protect applicant data. The new system replaces the vulnerable paper process, reinforcing JOSHCO’s commitment to...
The renowned musical tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is back at Joburg Theatre's Nelson Mandela Theatre for a second run....
From Monday to Friday, Reuben Khangwelo Netshivhera, a General Worker at the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), ensures facilities are spick and span...
“I am thrilled and honoured to be a member of this distinguished council. I will do my best to represent the county in a manner befitting of the trust placed...
A state-of-the-art facility designed to combat drug and alcohol abuse is on the cards in the Klipfontein View community of Ward 32. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City of...
Over 1 300 players battled it out at the Gauteng Inter-region Chess Championships, celebrating diversity, talent, and teamwork. The event showcased rising stars, strong community support, and a united provincial...
The City has commenced the rehabilitation of Lillian Ngoyi Street, a project currently in full swing with an anticipated completion by the end of the year....
JRA has completed Phase 2 of the Vorna Valley Hydraulic Management System upgrades, improving water management and supporting local SMMEs. Phase 3, planned for next year, will address remaining flooding...
The City of Johannesburg celebrated young author Bokang Phiri at the Wilro Park Library, where he launched “Yami and the Ball” and shared an inspiring message of resilience, hope, and...