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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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After 41 Years, Atilla Closes a Remarkable Chapter in Libraries

Four decades ago, Atilla Lourens started her career in Soweto at the age of 24, not knowing how many lives she would touch and the significant changes she would help...
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Joburg Speaker Steps Up: School Shoes Donation Gives Pupils Confident Start

​​In a heartfelt effort to restore dignity and boost confidence among young learners, the City of Joburg Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, donated school shoes to pupils at Carter...
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Joburg Libraries Kickstart Learning With Vibrant Back-To-School Support

December holidays are over, and students are heading back to school, technical colleges, and universities...
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Rea Vaya Brt to Ferry Fans to Soweto Derby on Saturday

The City of Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will offer public transport to fans attending the Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, 1 February...
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Biogas Project Propels City of Joburg to Victory at C40 Summit

The City of Johannesburg's Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), through its Waste Management & Regulation Unit, has earned top honours at the C40 seminar in Lagos, Nigeria, securing first...
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Public Invited to Comment on Johannesburg’s Alternative Waste Treatment Project

The City of Johannesburg's Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) is calling on residents and stakeholders to submit their comments on the proposed Public-Private Partnership for the Alternative Waste Treatment...
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Lenasia Crematorium Temporarily Closed for Maintenance

The City of Johannesburg has announced the partial closure of Lenasia Crematorium for essential maintenance from 28 January to 11 February 2025....
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Home-Grown Juice Brand Flourishes With Joburg Market Support

Joburg Market welcomes Zazi Juice, a proudly South African success story. At 51, Thobeka Zazi Ndabula is a testament to perseverance and passion....
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Sekgodiso Shines Bright as Sport Personality of the Year at Asa Awards

In a resounding triumph, 800m runner Prudence Sekgodiso was crowned the Sport Personality of the Year at the recent Athletics South Africa (ASA) awards....
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Studious Selatswa Adds Doctor to His Name

Selatswa Johannes Masenya (46) has recently been awarded a PhD in Information Science, adding the title of doctor to his name....
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JOSHCO Takes Swift Action on Illegal Electricity Connections at Its Units

The Acting CEO of JOSHCO, Nokwazi Mtshali, this week conducted an oversight visit to the City Deep project following a media statement by City Power highlighting illegal electricity connections affecting...
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Rivonia-Katherine Corridor Upgrade Paves Way for Rea Vaya Phase 1C

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) will commence with the Rivonia-Katherine Corridor Road Strengthening Project, a vital component of the City of Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Phase 1C infrastructure rollout....
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The Heart of Community Football: A Celebration of Unity and Passion

Community football games embody a special charm, blending passion, camaraderie, and collective spirit....
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Revitalising Joburg City Library: A Beacon of Knowledge Restored

Considerable progress has been made to revitalise the Johannesburg City Library into a safe, accessible, and functional space for all....
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JDA Completes Elias Motsoaledi Gravel Road Upgrade

​​Safe and reliable surfaced roads, with stormwater infrastructure to improve mobility for vehicles and pedestrians, are now a reality for the residents of Region D, Soweto.​...
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JRA Battles Vandalism to Keep Joburg Traffic on the Go

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) continues to tackle road safety concerns and respond to emergencies affecting traffic signals across the City of Johannesburg, despite significant challenges posed by rampant vandalism...
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Region A Kicks off the Year With Energy and Enthusiasm

From jumps and splits to high kicks, Region A came alive on Saturday, 18 January 2025, as the Sport and Recreation department hosted a high-energy aerobics class at Busy Corner...
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Joburg Welcomes Delegates to Global Environment Workshop

Today, the City of Johannesburg's Department of Development Planning welcomes over 100 delegates from 40 countries across the Southern African region to the Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s annual Expanded Constituency...
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