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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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​JDA Initiates Preparatory Work for Ebhareni Public Transport Facility Rehabilitation​

​​​​​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), in close collaboration with the City's Transport Departm​ent, has commenced the preparatory phase for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Ebhareni Public Transport Facility....
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Joburg Libraries Conclude Africa Month: Celebrating African Identity and Ubuntu

​The City of Johannesburg Libraries' Africa Day celebrations wrapped up with a powerful event on 29 May 2025 at Paterson Park Library, Norwood....
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City of Joburg Celebrates Leah Moyo’s 33-Year Service Legacy

Leah Kefilwe Moyo, affectionately known as “Mum Leah," concludes a remarkable 33​-year career with the City of Johannesburg, retiring in a heartfelt celebration of unwavering dedication and resilience....
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City of Joburg Nurse Mdaka: From Scout to Professional Care

As a boy scout, Siphesihle Mdaka visited old age homes and was deeply moved by the care and kindness shown by healthcare workers....
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Joburg Market Celebrates International Potato Day

Joburg Market was abuzz with activity as it celebrated International Potato Day, shining a spotlight on one of South Africa's most-loved and essential crops....
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City of Johannesburg to Revamp Metro Centre in Braamfontein

​The City of Johannesburg has announced plans to refurbish the iconic Metro Centre in Braamfontein, signalling a major step forward in revitalising the inner city....
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​Joburg Invests Billions in Ageing Infrastructure to Drive Service Delivery​

The City of Johannesburg has unveiled its People's Budget for the 2025/26 financial year, committing billions of rand towards revitalising the city's ageing and critical infrastructure....
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Soweto Cyclists Ride Against Bullying This Youth Month in Orlando West​

​​​A group of cycling enthusiasts​ will take the streets of Soweto this weekend to raise awareness about bullying through a community cycling event....
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JMPD Officer Sibongile Nkabinde Launches Book ‘Dice of Despair’ About Overcoming Gambling Addiction

Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Officer, Sibongile Nkabinde will launch her new book, Dice of Despair...
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JOSHCO Supports Tenants With Lease Renewal Awareness Drive

​​The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) is committed to providing safe, affordable housing and creating stable, caring communities in Joburg....
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Joburg’s 2025 Cap Classique Festival Shines With Sparkling Success

The 2025 Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbly Festival concluded by reaffirming its status as one of the city's most anticipated lifestyle events....
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Over R400 Million Invested in Soweto’s Orlando Ekhaya and Power Park Housing Project

The City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, officially unveiled the Orlando eKhaya and Power Park Housing projects in Soweto on Friday,...
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Spaza Shop Fund Roadshow Launches – How to Apply for R300 000 Support

he City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development, is launching a series outreach campaigns from Monday, 26 May 2025, to...
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Soweto Nurse Mokotle Leads Wellness Mission at Nokuphila Clinic in Johannesburg

Professional Nurse Lehlohonolo Mokotle is a dedicated healthcare professional at Nokuphila Clinic in Dobsonville Ext 2, Soweto, which is part of the City of Johannesburg's health network....
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Joburg Aids Council Charts Bold New Course in Fight Against HIV

​​The Johannesburg Aids Council (JAC) officially began its work on 22 May 2025, following its successful relaunch in December last year....
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Climate Crisis Meets Art at RMB Latitudes 2025: ‘Disturbed Currents’ Exhibition in Johannesburg

As the City champions sustainability and environmental awareness, the 2025 RMB Latitudes Art Fair offers a compelling artistic dialogue on the global climate crisis....
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City of Johannesburg Marks International Tea Day With Senior Citizen Wellness Event

​​Senior citizens from Ward 54 were treated to a heartwarming celebration at the Crown Gardens Recreation Centre on Tuesday, 21 May 2025, in honour of International Tea Day....
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Joburg Champions Biodiversity on International Day for Biological Diversity 2025

The City of Johannesburg, through its conservation agency Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), joins the global community in commemorating the International Day for Biological Diversity under the theme “Harmony...
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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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