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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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Pikitup Easter Holiday Waste Collection to Continue as Scheduled

Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg's waste management company, will operate as usual during the Easter public holidays....
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City of Joburg Commits to Supporting SA’s Creative Economy

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....
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Johannesburg City Library Gets Artistic Touch as Construction Work Advances

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...
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Soweto Residents Weigh In on the Integrated Development Plan

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)....
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World Art Day: Naledi Clinic Mural Humanises Healthcare Experience

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...
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Soweto Girls Empowered to Thrive With Dignity

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...
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Joburg Unites for Autism Acceptance at Second Annual Big Walk & Fun Day

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...
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Celebrating Success: Highlights From the 2025 Employee Engagement Day

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....
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City Arts Boss Calls for Stronger Legal Support to Safeguard Sa’s Creative Industry

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...
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Return of the COJ130 Marks a Homecoming of Resilience

Returning to the City is both a privilege and a profound moment of redemption....
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Celebrating Wellness and Unity: City of Joburg’s 4th Annual Employee Day

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....
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Joburg Brings IDP Conversations to Region E to Co-Create a People-First Future

The City of Johannesburg held an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session at Marlboro Community Hall in Region E on Thursday, 10 April 2025....
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From Garage to Market: How Joburg Market Helped Entrepreneur Scale Up

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...
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Ivory Park Residents Help Shape City of Joburg Housing Policy

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...
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Mayor Morero Reaffirms Commitment to Creative Industry Growth

The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its support for the creative industry, with a renewed focus on the film sector....
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Soweto Residents Hopeful as R500 Million Spaza Shop Support Fund Launches

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...
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Rain Fails to Dampen Community Spirit at Region B’s IDP Session

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...
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MMC Mabaso Applauds Near-Complete Student Housing as Urban Renewal Model

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....
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​Joburg extends the fight against drugs

​The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation recently conducted a Drug Awareness in Sport programme for the youth at Rotunda Recreation Centre in Rosettenville, Region F....
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​Equal services for all residents top Mayor Phalatse’s priorities

From Orange Farm to the leafy northern suburbs, all communities will receive equal services. This was an emphatic statement from the new City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Mpho Phalatse....
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​Magaiana balances the books for the last time after 40 years

The Officer for Government Accounts, Nellie Magaiana, hopes to land a floral bouquet from her admirers and colleagues when she leaves Thuso House for the last time this month, bowing...
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​Harnessing talent as business at sixth annual SEAfrica conference

The sixth annual SEAfrica conference, dedicated to showbiz, entertainment and the arts, recently took place in a hybrid format, which was aired live to the South African and Botswana creative...
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​Abba cultivates food security in Orange Farm

Kenyan born agriculturist, Tim Abaa has not only mastered the science of cultivating and harvesting nutritious food crops in Joburg’s most southern township, he has also set sights on nurturing...

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​2021 Joburg Open winner Lawrence aims for records

​South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence became R17.5 million richer on Saturday, 27 November, after winning his first DP World Tour title at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg. Lawrence was crowned the...

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​JDA creates great public spaces for City of Joburg communities

The Johannesburg Development Agency has successfully delivered four projects that are aligned to the Spatial Development Framework (SDF to ensure sustainability and long-lasting benefit to the communities it serves. One...

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​Posthumus takes a bow after almost half a century of service

Billy Posthumus, 65, has worked for the City for one year short of half a century. He’s being commended by his colleagues for dedicating 49 years of his life to...

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​Actors polish their craft in master classes at Joburg Theatre

Arts Alive Johannesburg International Festival with Diartskonageng presented a two-day master class at the Joburg Theatre for actors at different stages of their professional careers. The workshops were delivered in...

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​Young and talented golfers swing with the best at 2021 Joburg Open

The City of Joburg has placed a major focus on the development of young and talented transformation players. This initiative has given many young SA golfers instant access to play...

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Mayor Phalatse officially starts the 2021 Joburg Open

Executive Mayor Cllr Mpho Phalatse officially opened the 2021 Joburg Open at Randpark Golf Club, highlighting Johannesburg’s readiness to host major international sporting events and attract investment as spectators returned...
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​Mentorship opportunity offered to new graduates

The international relations mentorship toolbox is looking for 10 eager students or graduates to participate in a year-long apprenticeship in 2022. Through a virtual and in-person mentoring and professional development...

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​Festival of Lights packed with plenty of things to see

The Festival of Lights at the Johannesburg Zoo is still on, and there are plenty of experiences to marvel over, including great performances by award-winning vocalist Brenda Mtambo and musician...
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​Joburg Open Pro-Am sets the scene for 2021 edition

​​The 2021 Joburg Open Pro-Am saw 90 amateurs take to the greens paired with 30 professionals playing in a four-ball alliance, led by former City of Joburg Executive Mayor Cllr...

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​Creativity shines at annual Joburg indigenous Gospel Music Festival

​As part of one of the regional activation programmes linked to Arts Alive, the City of Johannesburg presented the hybrid annual Joburg Indigenous Gospel Music Festival on 20-21 November 2021...

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​City activates a buzz in Region B

The Bill Jardine Stadium in the heart of Industria, Region B, was buzzing with activities for 180 people who attended the #CyaZeeVocaVoca healthy lifestyle programme recently. The programme is an...

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​Travis Stedman in historic 947 Ride Joburg 2021 victory

​Nineteen-year-old Travis Stedman clinched the 25th edition of gruelling 97km route, finishing first at Africa’s enterprising Calabash in Nasrec on Sunday, 21 November. Stedman crossed the finish line after 2...

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​Meet the team that gives Joburg its Pulse

If you’ve been wondering who are the voices behind the City’s digital radio station – Joburg Pulse Radio – wonder no more. There are six voices behind Joburg Pulse Radio,...

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