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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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​Bragging rights for Impala Crescent Primary School after competition victory

​For the next 11 months, Impala Crescent Primary School will have bragging rights after scooping the 2021 Young Creatives Relay Story Competition....
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City’s School Holiday Sports and Recreation Programme Ends on a High Note

Through its Community Development department, the City of Johannesburg runs its holiday programme as one of its key initiatives....
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Book Club Excited Over Reopening of the Joburg City Library

The recent partial reopening of the Johannesburg City Library has reignited a love for literature and learning among its dedicated members....
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Naledi Clinic: Sustainable Lifeline for Mothers and Newborns on World Health Day

World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April 2025, will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health....
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Joburg and Seattle Share Urban Greening Expertise

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) hosted a delegation from Seattle Parks and Recreation (USA) recently, exchanging insights on sustainable urban park management....
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Region G Turnout Provides Opportunity for Residents to Submit Inputs to Draft IDP

The City of Joburg Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, successfully hosted another Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session at Lenasia South Civic Centre on Saturday, 5 April 2025....
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Mimi Rhodes Beats the Rain to Win the 2025 Joburg Ladies Open

English golfer Mimi Rhodes clinched the Joburg Ladies Open title after a rain-soaked three-day battle at Modderfontein, celebrating her second consecutive win and praising Joburg’s warm hospitality and world-class tournament...
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Building Inspectors Lead the Charge in Cleaning up the Inner City

The City recently launched an accelerated service delivery operation in the inner city....
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From Farm to Future: WUWM 2025 Spotlights Africa’s Growing Market Power

The countdown to the highly anticipated World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference 2025 has begun!...
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Rhodes off to a Flying Start Before Rain Halts Joburg Ladies Open

Mimi Rhodes made an impressive start at the Joburg Ladies Open on Thursday, showcasing her growing confidence and precision on the course....
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Joburg Joins Global Climate Leaders as It Meets C40’s Membership Standards

Since the C40 Leadership Standards launched in 2021, cities worldwide have made transformative strides in cutting emissions, boosting air quality, and building greener, fairer economies....
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Joburg Ladies Open: Incessant Rain Temporary Halts Play

It was a wet and cold day out on the fairways at Modderfontein Golf Club on Friday, 4 April 2025, but the Joburg Ladies Open continued as golfers took on...
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MMC Mnisi Urges Revival of Johannesburg’s Inner City Through Partnerships

Johannesburg aims to boost investment by revitalising its inner city....
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City Calls for Collective Action to Protect Public Infrastructure

Scores of residents gathered at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, for Region F's Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting....
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MMC Arnolds Tees off Joburg Ladies Open, Showcasing Johannesburg as a Premier Sporting Hub

The Joburg Ladies Open officially commenced on Thursday, 3 April as Cllr Margaret Arnolds, Joburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance, struck the ceremonial opening shot at Modderfontein...
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Joburg Ladies Open: City Extends Invites to 2 Golfers

Two promising young South African professional golfers were invited by the City of Johannesburg to play among other elite golfers in the 10th edition of the Joburg Ladies Open....
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Joburg Ladies Open: City Employee Triumphs in Pro-Am

A City of Johannesburg employee emerged victorious in the Pro-Am tournament on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, a prelude to the highly anticipated Joburg Ladies Open, which officially tees off this...
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Jazz in the Lights 2025: An Unforgettable Evening of Music and Magic

The City of Johannesburg hosted the third edition of Jazz in the Lights at the Johannesburg Zoo....
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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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