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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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City of Johannesburg flags compliance challenges as it backs spaza shop compliance

The City has raised concerns over widespread non-compliance among spaza shops, with thousands of incomplete or invalid applications flagged, even as training and support programmes aim to improve food safety,...
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City Boosts Township Retailers With Skills and Start-up Support​

​The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with 22ON Sloane and the Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA), hosted a series of Entrepreneurship Boost Workshops on 1,...
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City of Johannesburg Celebrates Mandela Day With Acts of Kindness​

Various institutions and individuals from diverse backgrounds are expected to contribute their time and resources to charitable causes, uniting under the theme that honours Madiba's legacy....
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JOSHCO Celebrated With Top Honours at Reside Summit Awards

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has earned top honours at the prestigious 2025 Reside Summit Awards, proudly receiving the coveted Platinum Award....
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City of Joburg’s Development Project Ignites Generation of Young Changemakers​

​As the world celebrates World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2025, the City of Johannesburg and the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) are spotlighting a transformative achievement that fuses infrastructure...
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JRA’s Nyiko Pilusa Earns MBA N Public Sector Management, Eyes PhD

Nyiko Pilusa, an Accountant at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), has celebrated completing her Master's of Business Administration (MBA) in Public Sector Management from Regent Business School — a qualification...
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City of Johannesburg Engages Stakeholders on 2025/26 Tariffs in Transparency Drive

The City of Johannesburg's Finance Department recently concluded a series of targeted stakeholder engagement sessions aimed at unpacking the City's approved tariffs for the 20​25/26 financial year....
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JMPD to Boost Crime Fight With 500 New Trainees​

​The City of Johannesburg's Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is currently processing thousands of applications to recruit 500 new trainees for its next intake, set to begin in 2026.....
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Joburg Hosts G20 Talks on Disaster Resilience and Nature-Based Solutions​

The City of Johannesburg is hosting the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group Meeting at the Sandton Convention Centre this week,...
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Ride Joburg Reschedules, Launches Free Participation Drive​

Virgin Active Ride Joburg, Africa's premier timed cycling race, has announced a strategic date change for its 2025 event....
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Dreams Delivered: Title Deeds Change Lives in Lufhereng Ext 6

​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso, handed over title deeds to residents of Lufhereng Ext 6....
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Municipality Reviews Sandton’s Transport Master Plan to Ease Congestion

As Sandton remains the City of Johannesburg's key economic hub, the municipality is acting to support its growth with sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport solutions to meet rising development and...
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Joburg’s Brave Firefighter Lives Childhood Dream​

​​At the tender age of five, Prince Zwide Masuku's heart would pound with excitement at the sight of a fire truck, a fervent declaration to his mother that one day...
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Yetta Nathan ECD Centre in Orlando West Marks Major Milestone​

​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Social Development Department, is making meaningful strides in the construction of the Yetta Nathan Early Childhood Development (ECD)...
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City Ends Youth Month With an Informative Collaboration With UJ

​​​The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management directorate in Region F, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), hosted a Youth Month celebration at the UJ Doornfontein Campus on Monday,...
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Joburg Delivers 260 Title Deeds in Braamfischerville, Warns Against Sales

A palpable sense of pride and celebration permeated the Braamfischerville Community Hall recently, as the City's Huma​n Settlements Department made a significant stride in ​formalising property ownership....
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​Joburg Bids Farewell to Community Champion Nozipho Ndaba

After nearly 25 years of exceptional service to the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Nozipho Ndaba, a true community champion, is set to retire at the end of June....
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City of Joburg’s Energy Director Retires After 18 Powering Years

Thabo Mahlatsi, the City's Energy Director within the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department [EISD], will bid farewell at the close of June 2025, culminating a remarkable 18-year tenure....
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​It’s all systems go for 947 Ride Joburg

​The 25th edition of the annual 947 Ride Joburg road race – Africa’s most iconic cycling event – will see over 10 000 cyclists test their endurance on a slightly...

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​Dylan driven to perform in Joburg Open

Dylan Naidoo returns to the Joburg Open determined to perform strongly in gratitude for the tournament that supported his early career, confident his international experience and affinity for Randpark Golf...
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​Joburg glows with Festival of Lights

Joburg Theatre in association with Joburg City Parks and Zoo and City Power are excited to present the annual Joburg Festival of Lights featuring an enchanting collection of illuminated life-size...

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Joshco’s foray into student accommodation pays dividends

As the sweltering sun shines amid the hustle and bustle of central Johannesburg, a mild breeze fills the atmosphere as lively security guard, Gavin Matshusa welcomes visitors animatedly at the...

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​Two JDA projects bag three awards at the 2021 GIfA

Two projects implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), a wholly owned area-based development agency of the City of Johannesburg, have emerged as winners, at the 2021 Gauteng Institute for...

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​City of Joburg Inaugural Council meeting postponed

The City of Johannesburg inaugural sitting of Council for the 2021-2026 term of office scheduled for Tuesday 16 and 17 November 2021 has been postponed and rescheduled for the 22...

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​Quartet’s brave act foils cable theft on City property

Four alert security guards are vying for the JMPD’s certificate of valour after foiling a cable theft attempt by three alleged robbers in Rabie Ridge. Security officers Ndiambi Ramabuni, Ruben...

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​City of Joburg prepares for the swearing in of new and returning councillors

New and returning councillors-elect in the City of Joburg Council hit the ground running during a mock council meeting at the Connie Bapela Council Chamber in Braamfontein on Thursday, 11...

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​Adrenaline-pumping fun for everyone at Rabie Ridge Stadium

#CyaZeeVocaVoca, a citywide campaign aiming to encourage communities to adopt healthier lives, took place recently under stringent Covid-19 regulations. The campaign drew over 100 people who gathered at Rabie Ridge...

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City gets little champions ready for the Kiddies Games

​In support of the physical and mental wellbeing of children, the City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation recently hosted a regional Kiddies Olympics at Ellis Park Arena. Seven Early Childhood...

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Coalition arrangements must favour voters, says City’s researcher

Barely a week after South Africans went to the polls to elect new municipal councillors, a senior researcher in the City has published an academic paper evaluating the impact of...

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​JDA delivers high-tech transport infrastructure towards a smart city

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has ticked all the right boxes again in the just-ended Transport Month. It handed over the Johannesburg International Transport Interchange (JITI) for the long-distance and...

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​Putting women at the forefront of urban planning

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) and Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) have partnered with UN-Habitat and The Wot-if? Trust on the Indlela Yabafazi project to explore this question. The...

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​Visually impaired Joburg residents experience City’s rich tourism offerings

​As part of the Transport Month programme, Blind SA stakeholders were recently treated to an exclusive Green Tour in a partnership between Joburg Tourism and the Transport Department. The tour...

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​City’s homeless shelter provides opportunities for the disadvantaged

​Displaced Persons Sub-Unit Administration Assistant Kagiso Michael Maoka devotes his time to help homeless people and substance users get skills to gain employment in the future....
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​Farmers’ Day boosts opportunities for small-scale farmers

​Agriculture remains an essential part in food security. That is why small-scale farmers was honoured and exposed to networking opportunities at the Farmers’ Day event hosted by Joburg Market....
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City unveils new plans to wean itself from Eskom

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mpho Moerane, has launched an energy mix Energy Sustainability Strategy for the municipality in a bid to accelerate security of reliable...
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​Modern multi-million Selby BRT Depot nears completion

As the City of Johannesburg cruises to the end of Transport Month, it’s worth noting that the Selby Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is edging closer to reaching practical...
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