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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The City of Johannesburg hosted its first physical IDP, Budget and tariffs consultation meeting with the community of Soweto at the Orlando Communal Hall on Wednesday afternoon, 14 April 2021....
The quality of service delivery in Ivory Park will get much-deserved improvement when the City rolls out bulk infrastructure there in the next three financial years....
The City has earmarked the next 120 days for ramping up the efficiency of service delivery across the metro, in a bid to improve the general quality of life in...
Gontse ‘Gee’ Hlophe writes that over and above being convenient, Rea Vaya’s social distancing seats provide safer and reliable combat against Covid-19 A Rea Vaya cashier sits quietly to the...
With the forever fluctuating fuel prices, Soweto residents’ demand for the extension of Rea Vaya bus services and new routes is urgent than ever before to save on transport costs....
The Department of Housing in the City of Johannesburg wishes to set the record straight regarding an article published on IOL on Monday, 05 April 2021, as it feels facts...
Wayde van Niekerk masterfully displayed his world-class performance and crossed the line in the men’s 200m race at 20.10s (albeit with a +2.1m/s tailwind) tailored by Akani Simbine, the national...
Today is the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD). The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) will start the implementation of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) station on Rivonia Road in Sandton....
It is undeniable that Covid-19 has brought about fundamental changes in the world of work globally, and the City’s International Relations was not spared either...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, spent some time at the Roodepoort Athletics Stadium to watch elite athletes in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jolidee Matongo, tabled the draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget reports...
The City of Johannesburg joins the rest of the world today to mark world TB Day and through its Department of Health, the municipality is running a series of webinars...
The City of Johannesburg will join its international counterparts to celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, 27 March 2021, under the theme Climate Action to Save Earth....
The Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, and the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Cllr Lawrence Khoza launched an Opportunity Centre in Eldorado Park yesterday....
Kebonye Senna has always committed herself to the ideals of ubuntu, and her work with homeless people, coupled with her passion for football, has spurred her on to a life...
The installation of a 30m-high water tank is Alexandra Township’s newest landmark, as the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, continues with the construction of...
The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, launched the Speaker’s Debating Cup in partnership with the Pan Africanist School Debating Council at the Council Chambers...
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The City of Johannesburg is proud to host the 4th edition of the SPAR International Netball Test Series. The Spar Proteas will kickstart 2026...
The City of Johannesburg is proud to host the 4th edition of the SPAR International Netball Test Series....
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...
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....
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....
MMC for Economic Development, Cllr N.D. Mnisi, shares a festive season message expressing appreciation to Johannesburg’s business community and partners....
The City of Johannesburg has launched its first-ever Sanitary Towels Distribution Programme to support girls aged 10 to 19, beginning in Ward 50, Doornkop. Officially launched by MMC for Health...
Johannesburg comes alive over the festive season with vibrant markets and weekend events offering residents and visitors the perfect opportunity to shop local, enjoy great food and soak up the...
Even during the rainy season, Johannesburg continues to offer welcoming spaces where residents can connect, explore and unwind. A recent visit by the City of Johannesburg’s Group Communication and Marketing...
From iconic attractions and rich heritage sites to outdoor spaces, festive lights and vibrant entertainment, Johannesburg offers residents and visitors a wide range of experiences this holiday season. Whether enjoying...
The Joburg Market recently undertook a strategic farm visit to Vhegies Farm in Mapleton, Boksburg, reinforcing its commitment to building sustainable partnerships with producers. The engagement provided valuable insight into...
The Johannesburg Art Gallery hosted Sugar Coats, an exhibition by FNB Art Prize winner Gresham Nyaunde, exploring power, identity and survival through striking visual metaphors that reflect contemporary urban African...
City of Johannesburg employee Thabile Mabele has been named a finalist for Mrs Township South Africa 2025, using the platform to champion women empowerment, community impact and the message that...
Neil Stewart, Acting Superintendent at Linden Swimming Pool, reflects on nearly three decades of lifeguarding guided by Batho Pele values, community service and safety, while advocating for year-round public pools...
Soweto hosts the 11th Makhelwane Festival from 12–14 December 2025, celebrating township culture, tourism and entrepreneurship through music, food and community experiences that strengthen ubuntu, support SMMEs and boost local...
MMC Eunice Mgcina led a multidisciplinary service delivery operation in Midrand CBD, shutting down illegal businesses, enforcing by-laws and impounding vehicles as the City intensified efforts to restore safety, compliance...
The City of Johannesburg hosted an Export Readiness Workshop in Sandton, highlighting AfCFTA opportunities and equipping Food and Beverage SMMEs with practical tools, incentives and support to expand into continental...
The City of Johannesburg hosted a Disability Awareness and Health Outreach in Ennerdale, providing free health screenings, food parcels and support services, reinforcing its commitment to accessible healthcare and inclusion...