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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 Ne​tball Test Series​. The Spar Proteas will kickstart 2026...
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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 Ne​tball Test Series​....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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Festive Season message to the business community from Economic Development MMC Nomoya Mnisi

MMC for Economic Development, Cllr N.D. Mnis​i, shares a festive season message expressing appreciation to Johannesburg’s business community and partners....
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​Fear of Covid-19 stigma drove Officer Ndziba to get her jab

​JMPD Officer Busi Ndziba has just been inoculated against Covid-19 following a stressful encounter with the virus. “When I received my positive Covid-19 test results, it was the darkest day...
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​City of Joburg is keeping arts and culture alive

As part of the 2021 Arts Alive Johannesburg International Arts Festival, Beat Makers Market in partnership with the City of Johannesburg presented a live stream experience like no other on...
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The new Constance “Conny” Bapela Council Chamber immortalizes the late former Speaker

The City of Joburg’s newly unveiled Constance Connie Bapela Council Chamber represents accountability and transparency, the attributes the late former Speaker Bapela espoused...
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​YaseKasi celebrates football as Soweto’s cultural heritage

​With social activities resuming after the hard lockdown, the organiser of YaseKasi Soccer Tournament, Patrick Moroanyane celebrated Heritage month in style by hosting a football contest within the Soweto neighbourhood...
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NGO feeds health workers in Midrand

​Volunteers from a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) have been donating refreshments to health workers in Region A in honour of their efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic by ensuring community...

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​Scintillating performances set to bring ‘Arts Alive’

​The annual Johannesburg International Arts Alive Festival, now in its 29th year, is billed to feature a range of artistic performances in a variety of offerings designed to enthral local...

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​Township Fleva drives change in far-flung Orange Farm

The founder and chief executive of Township Fleva, an independent social-entrepreneurship programme in Orange Farm, is keen about turning youngsters from poverty-stricken households into captains of industry. Rashuping Morake, referred...

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Heritage riders explore history of Soweto

​In celebration of Heritage Month, the City of Johannesburg and Regatammogo Sports Development and Life Skills jointly hosted the fourth annual Soweto Heritage Ride on Sunday, 26 September 2021. The...

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Alex Poetry Festival brings love for heritage to the community

​As part of the 29th edition of the annual Arts Alive International Festival, Alex Arts Academy presented Alex Poetry Festival recently at the Alex Arts Academy. As hosts of the...

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Anti-apartheid martyrs finally get Freedom of the City awards

​The City of Johannesburg conferred the Freedom of the City on James Sofasonke Mpanza, Rebecca Kotane and Bheki Mlangeni posthumously on Wednesday, 29 September 2021....
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​Mayor Matongo honoured with a wreath-laying ceremony

​For two hours, a stretch of the Golden Highway was cordoned off yesterday, with motorists directed to alternative routes as the City of Johannesburg honoured the late Executive Mayor, Cllr...

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​Smiling Assassin Mokoena wins Ludo’s Battle of the Kasis

​The City of Johannesburg plans to launch the Soweto Ludo League following the recent successful staging of a Ludo tournament at East Bank Hall in Alexandra. The Ludo tournaments’ success...

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​Revellers urged to enjoy City parks and nature reserves responsibly on Heritage Day

​Annually, residents come out in their numbers in vibrant traditional outfits to picnic and braai in their local park, to mark National Heritage Day, on Friday, 24 September 2021. Staying...

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​Six arrested for illegal tree-pruning in Fourways

​Swift action by Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo’s senior horticulturist, Joseph Ndou, resulted in the arrest of six employees from a leading landscaping company for allegedly illegally pruning trees. Six...

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​Mayor Matongo was a jolly good fellow who served the people

​“Today we remember him for serving the City the best way he could. He was a man of his word and strongly believed in doing active ground work.” That is...

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Du Plessis strives to protect the environment for posterity

​A trailblazing Joburg Zoo Curator who headed a ground-breaking conservation project to reintroduce 400 amphibians back into their natural habitat believes stricter environmental measures are needed to avoid rare species...

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Women in law enforcement encouraged to publicly denounce GBV

​Women in law enforcement have been encouraged to publicly denounce the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) and to assist vulnerable members of society to resist all forms of discrimination and...
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​City hosts Girls into Rugby development programme in the heart of Soweto

​Although rugby is always seen as a male-dominated sport, girls took to the field as City of Johannesburg Sport and Recreation partnered with Yellow Cover SA to host a Girls...

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Johannesburg Empowers People With Disabilities Through Inclusive Planning

On a warm Tuesday afternoon, the City of Johannesburg hosted an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session for People with Disabilities (PWD) at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre....
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City Cracks Down on Illegal Hillbrow Shops in Major Eviction Raid

​In a bold move to reclaim City of Johannesburg-owned properties and enforce bylaws, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, led a multi-agency operation...
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Joburg Sports Festival Celebrates Talent and Community Spirit in Soweto​

The City of Johannesburg's Region D hosted the 2025 edition of the Soweto Sports Festival on the weekend of 3–4 May at the CTM Sports Centre in Meadowlands, Soweto....
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Thato Williams Uses Humour to Champion Wellness in Johannesburg

City employees in Region A are no strangers to Senior Occupational Health Nurse Thato Williams' friendly face and bubbly personality....
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Johannesburg to host global Fresh Produce and Food Security Conference

Johannesburg is just several sleeps away from hosting the prestigious World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference, and the City is gearing up to welcome global leaders in fresh produce,...
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Johannesburg Library and Information Services Empower Matrics With Career Guidance Session

The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services (LIS) hosted a successful career guidance session for Grade 12 pupils at the Ferndale Recreation Centre in Randburg on Friday, 25 April....
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Government Deploys Officers to Assist Spaza Shop Fund Applications

The Department of Small Business Development has deployed 52 officers across all 52 districts in South Africa to assist spaza shop owners with fund applications and ensure compliance....
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Fairways and Faith: Keletso’s Winning Drive on and off the Course

Golf, God and family are the cornerstones of Keletso Kgotse's (34) life...
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Business Sector Weighs in on Joburg’s ‘People’s Plan’ at IDP Engagement

A business-focused Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session took place on 24 April 2024, aimed specifically at business owners operating within the City of Johannesburg....
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Send 200 Officers or More: Residents Demand Action at Anti-Crime Imbizo

The recent signing of the Gauteng Safety Agreement on 15 April 2025 at the University of Johannesburg's Soweto Campus paved the way for a high-level ministerial crime prevention imbizo at...
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Gold Rush Thrills: Roodepoort Museum Turns Learners Into Mini Prospectors

The Roodepoort Museum education programme continues to empower young minds with a variety of projects tailored to different age groups....
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Joburg Health Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Wave

The City of Johannesburg Health Department is urging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory infections as the winter season approaches....
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Joburg Puts Women First in Development Planning

As part of the 2025/26 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) review, the City of Johannesburg hosted a dedicated stakeholder engagement session focused on women—offering a platform to voice their challenges and...
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MMC Nkokou’s Easter Blitz Shines Light on Service Delivery Woes

In the days leading up to the Easter long weekend, the City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, had his hands full as...
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Earth Day 2025: Joburg Urged to Embrace Green Action for a Sustainable Future

As the world marks Earth Day, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is urging residents to adopt sustainable environmental practices to safeguard the future of the city's urban landscapes....
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Eldorado Park Ext 2 Library Spreads Easter Cheer to Preschool Pupils

The Eldorado Park Ext 2 Library was alive with laughter and excitement as they hosted a special Easter celebration for the little learners of Beautiful Beginnings Preschool on 16 April...
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City Commits to Empowering the Youth With Opportunities

“Nothing without us, for us", those were the powerful sentiments shared by young people at a youth-targeted stakeholder session organised by the City of Joburg's Youth Directorate on 16 April...
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Gauteng Unites: Premier Lesufi, Mayors and Saps Launch Crime-Fighting Pact

The Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi, together with executive mayors and mayoral representatives from Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Midvaal, Lesedi, and Mogale City, publicly signed a groundbreaking agreement to bolster the...
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