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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Hosted in the vibrant heart of Joburg, the fair was more than an event; it was a dynamic platform that championed inclusivity, knowledge-sharing, and accessibility within the art world...
The Joburg Market has hailed the successful hosting of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference—the first time the prestigious global event has been held on African soil....
The City of Johannesburg will institute a forensic investigation to determine who authorised the unlawful transfer of Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto to private hands—without the knowledge or approval of Council...
Botswana's burgeoning contemporary art scene takes centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg this weekend, offering a dedicated showcase within the fair's International Galleries Platform....
The City of Johannesburg has rolled out a high-impact, city-wide service delivery campaign aimed at restoring cleanliness and order, starting in the inner city (CBD) and recently moving into Region...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) board and executive team are intensifying oversight efforts through regular visits to various rental accommodation projects across the City....
The City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Department brought energy and excitement to Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia at the weekend for its annual CyaZeeVocaVoca Healthy Lifestyle Programme....
For over three decades, Titus Matlawe (57) has been a dedicated presence in the nursing profession, bringing the same passion and commitment to his work as he did when he...
City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers exciting opportunities to unlock Africa's agricultural potential and secure a stronger position in...
As Johannesburg gears up for the RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025, a leading showcase of contemporary African art, the event's INDEX project, titled “Invisible Thread," is set to highlight the...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that the first phase of the major rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Bree Street) is progressing well and remains on track for...
The 8th Annual Joburg Choral Music Festival took place on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at the famous Joburg Theatre, bringing together choirs and music lovers....
After more than a decade of planning, the R27 billion Southern Farms Mega City Project has officially broken ground at the Bushkoppies Site Camp in Region G of the City...
Nearly 500 Soweto residents converged at the Dhlamini Multipurpose Centre in Region D for the City of Johannesburg's final Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session....
In the heart of Alexandra, Johannesburg, Sister Idah Makgalemele leads with compassion and purpose as the facility manager at the Eastbank Health Clinic in Region E. Her journey through healthcare...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, has launched the development of a Universal Design Access Plan aimed at ensuring inclusive, accessible, and...
The City of Johannesburg is tackling service delivery challenges within the inner city through a high-impact programme recently launched by Executive Mayor Councillor Dada Morero....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), in partnership with Pikitup, the City's waste management service provider, is rolling out multi-million rand infrastructure development projects aimed at improving refuse removal and waste...
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Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg's waste management company, will operate as usual during the Easter public holidays....
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED) has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the creative industry as a powerful engine for economic transformation and urban renewal....
In celebration of World Art Day, 15 April, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Community Development Department, is proud to announce Lorenzo Nassimbeni as...
Residents of Soweto gathered at a packed Orlando East Communal Hall on Saturday, 12 April 2025, to share their views on the City's draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP)....
In celebration of World Art Day on 15 April 2025 — a day that highlights the vital connection between art and society — the recently completed Naledi Clinic in Soweto...
More than 500 girls from two Soweto schools received dignity packs on Friday, 11 April 2025, as part of the Birdies for Dignity campaign — a charitable initiative linked to...
The City of Johannesburg's Social Development Department, in partnership with Futura Special School in Ridgeway, hosted the second annual Autism Awareness Big Walk & Fun Day 2025 on Saturday, 12...
The fourth edition of the City of Johannesburg's Employee Engagement Day wrapped up on a high note at Marks Park in Emmarentia on Friday, 11 April 2025....
The City of Johannesburg's Director for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Vuyisile Mshudulu, says South Africa leads the African continent in terms of government investment in the cultural and creative industries...
Returning to the City is both a privilege and a profound moment of redemption....
Today, City of Johannesburg staff came together at Marks Park in Emmarentia for their fourth annual Employee Day—a vibrant celebration of health, teamwork, and fun....
The City of Johannesburg held an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session at Marlboro Community Hall in Region E on Thursday, 10 April 2025....
Nestled between Halls 8 and 9 at Joburg Market is a thriving cold-pressed juice business run by Vuyisile Siboza—an entrepreneur whose journey into agroprocessing began with a personal health wake-up...
The MMC for Human Settlements in Johannesburg, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, has called on communities to contribute to crucial public consultations on the city’s new Informal Settlements Policy - a blueprint...
The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its support for the creative industry, with a renewed focus on the film sector....
Hope is rising among Soweto residents for the growth of their small businesses, as City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero announced that the Spaza Shop Support Fund offers a vital...
Despite the rain and chilly weather, Region B residents showed up in large numbers on Tuesday night, 8 April 2025, to participate in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session and...
In a bold fusion of comfort, functionality, and modern design, the R18.6 million Nederburg Student Accommodation in Hillbrow is fast emerging as a beacon of opportunity for Johannesburg's youth....