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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On a warm Tuesday afternoon, the City of Johannesburg hosted an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session for People with Disabilities (PWD) at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre....
In a bold move to reclaim City of Johannesburg-owned properties and enforce bylaws, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, led a multi-agency operation...
The City of Johannesburg's Region D hosted the 2025 edition of the Soweto Sports Festival on the weekend of 3–4 May at the CTM Sports Centre in Meadowlands, Soweto....
City employees in Region A are no strangers to Senior Occupational Health Nurse Thato Williams' friendly face and bubbly personality....
Johannesburg is just several sleeps away from hosting the prestigious World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference, and the City is gearing up to welcome global leaders in fresh produce,...
The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services (LIS) hosted a successful career guidance session for Grade 12 pupils at the Ferndale Recreation Centre in Randburg on Friday, 25 April....
The Department of Small Business Development has deployed 52 officers across all 52 districts in South Africa to assist spaza shop owners with fund applications and ensure compliance....
Golf, God and family are the cornerstones of Keletso Kgotse's (34) life...
A business-focused Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session took place on 24 April 2024, aimed specifically at business owners operating within the City of Johannesburg....
The recent signing of the Gauteng Safety Agreement on 15 April 2025 at the University of Johannesburg's Soweto Campus paved the way for a high-level ministerial crime prevention imbizo at...
The Roodepoort Museum education programme continues to empower young minds with a variety of projects tailored to different age groups....
The City of Johannesburg Health Department is urging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory infections as the winter season approaches....
As part of the 2025/26 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) review, the City of Johannesburg hosted a dedicated stakeholder engagement session focused on women—offering a platform to voice their challenges and...
In the days leading up to the Easter long weekend, the City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, had his hands full as...
As the world marks Earth Day, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is urging residents to adopt sustainable environmental practices to safeguard the future of the city's urban landscapes....
The Eldorado Park Ext 2 Library was alive with laughter and excitement as they hosted a special Easter celebration for the little learners of Beautiful Beginnings Preschool on 16 April...
“Nothing without us, for us", those were the powerful sentiments shared by young people at a youth-targeted stakeholder session organised by the City of Joburg's Youth Directorate on 16 April...
The Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi, together with executive mayors and mayoral representatives from Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Midvaal, Lesedi, and Mogale City, publicly signed a groundbreaking agreement to bolster the...
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Mehluli Nhlengethwa, recently appointed as the Operations Manager: Strategic Support in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), brings a wealth of experience,...
The Jabulani Node was identified as one of the City of Johannesburg's signature projects for using Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) to accelerate socio-economic development by revitalising the neighbourhood for residents, commuters,...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is making significant progress to ensure safer and more accessible streets for pedestrians and commuters through...
On Thursday, 13 February 2025, the Office of the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg will launch its seven-week Citizen Information Clinics Programme at the Eastbank Hall in Alexandra, North-East...
The City of Joburg in Region C held a successful Civic Education meeting at Tshepisong Community Centre on Saturday, 08 February 2025....
The City of Johannesburg's Group Finance Department successfully hosted an Open Day in Region E, reaffirming its commitment to accessible and transparent service delivery....
The City of Johannesburg Libraries is launching the third annual MobiReadathon reading competition for high school pupils under the theme “Online Safety"....
Drumroll, please! Our very own Brümilda Swartbooi, editor of this newsletter, has achieved Senpai status in karate!...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, conducted an oversight visit on 06 February 2025 to assess the completion of the first phase of...
This Valentine's Day, the City of Johannesburg invites residents to celebrate love in its vibrant parks, cultural hubs, and serene libraries....
The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, launched her regional tour in Region A, Rabie Ridge, this week, engaging with ward committee members to address key challenges affecting their work....
In commemoration of World Cancer Day on 4 February, the City of Johannesburg's Department of Health, in partnership with Pink Drive, hosted a community wellness day at the Slovoville Recreation...
Protea North Library hosted a special storytelling event to celebrate World Read Aloud Day...
Johannesburg spent the weekend celebrating after Tshego Gaelae from Soweto made history by being crowned Mrs World in Las Vegas, USA on Friday, 31 January 2025....
Following the success of its highly anticipated food safety compliance workshop, Joburg Market has extended the initiative to informal traders at Tshiamo Market....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, is making significant strides in implementing Phase One of the Cosmo City Super Stops and Non-Motorised Transport (NMT)...
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) enters a transformative phase with the official appointment of Patrick Jaca as Chief of Police, effective 1 February 2025....
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has announced that Westpark Cemetery, a key burial site since 1956, will reach full capacity by May 2025....