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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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Joburg City Marathon: A Race Through the Heart of Gauteng

Dubbed Gauteng's most beautiful marathon, the Joburg City Marathon started at the Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre in Kibler Park, south of Joburg, with arrival time set for 5:30am....
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Chiara Returns to Joburg Ladies Open to Defend Title

Swiss professional golfer Chiara Tamburlini returns to the Joburg Ladies Open this week to defend her title at Modderfontein Golf Club....
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Mayor Urges Struggling Residents to Register for Expanded Social Package

The City of Johannesburg's Integrated Development Plan (IDP) summit in Roodepoort City Hall marked a pivotal moment for community engagement as residents gathered to shape the future of their wards...
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Approved Zandspruit Urban Development Framework Paves Way for Growth

The City of Johannesburg Council has officially approved the Zandspruit Urban Development Framework (UDF) 2024, marking a significant milestone in the commitment to sustainable urban development....
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Joburg Market Invests in Employee Growth

Joburg Market has empowered its workforce through the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) study bursary, enabling staff to gain critical skills that drive departmental growth....
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City Trainees Conquer Final Exam to Earn Chartered Accountant Status

Five trainee accountants from the City of Johannesburg have achieved professional success by passing the rigorous South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) examination, the...
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Joburg’s Rea Vaya Stations Now Hyperconnected With Free Wi-Fi

The City took a significant step toward smarter urban mobility with the successful launch of free Wi-Fi at Rea Vaya stations across Johannesburg....
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Employees Express Gratitude and Joy for Recognition of Their Long Service

The Department of Health held a special Employee Appreciation Awards Ceremony recently to celebrate the dedication of its long-serving employees....
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Women Must Lead Urban Transformation, City Leader Tells Summit

Women should not merely participate in urban development but drive meaningful change—this was the resounding message from Helen Botes, Acting Chief Operating Officer of the City of Johannesburg and former...
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Van Der Walt Signs off After 36 Years as Joburg’s Go-to Building Inspector

After 36 years of dedicated service, the City of Johannesburg's esteemed building inspector, André van der Walt, is hanging up his hard hat....
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Full-Circle Moment for JTC’s Xolile

​​For Xolile Maswanganyi, who was recently appointed Manager: Tourism Sector Support at Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC), it marks a full-circle moment in her career....
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Experience the Ultimate Mexican Street Feast at Rosebank Mall

Rosebank Mall is set to ignite northern Joburg with a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture at the Mexican Street Feast on Saturday, 1 March....
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City of Joburg Drives Professionalism, Compliance Through Engineering Excellence

The City of Johannesburg’s Engineering Centre of Excellence is gearing for significant change from Tuesday, 1 April 2025 and that’s no joke....
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Tee Off With the Pros: Joburg Ladies Open Welcomes Spectators

Joburg Ladies Open, which is less than a week away, promises to be an exciting tournament with top players from around the globe competing for a share of the €300...
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JDA Completes Rehabilitation of Orange Grove Stormwater Channel and Patterson Park

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, completed the rehabilitation and upgrade of the eastern stormwater channel and adjoining stormwater systems in Orange Grove,...
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City Power Expands Electricity Access to Uphold Human Rights

Amid Johannesburg's rapid informal settlement growth, City Power is making significant progress in expanding electricity access....
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Phase one opening of Joburg City Library marks significant milestone for City

In a momentous occasion for residents and literary enthusiasts, the City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero, together with Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO Themba Mathibe, JDA Board Chair...
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Advancing Urban Forests: Key to Sustainable African Cities

Leaders, policymakers, and experts from across Africa gathered over four days in Johannesburg at the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests to highlight the vital role of urban forests in...
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​​Mayor Phalatse marshals troops at relaunch of A Re Sebetseng

That is how the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatase, kicked off the official relaunch of #AreSebetseng in Newclare, Region B, on Friday, 6 May 2022....
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​Inseparable pair at the pinnacle of crime prevention

nspector Peter September is a well-respected officer in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and an award-winning dog handler....
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​Getting basics right tops the agenda in Region A hybrid IDP meeting

Johannesburg's multi-party government is determined to build a liveable, resilient and sustainable City to transform and improve the daily lived experience of its residents....
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​City pilots new way of generating key inner-city data​

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) and the Department of Development Planning: City Transformation have launched an innovative project that develops and pilots the City of Johannesburg's first Inner City Spatial...
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​City gives hope to scores of unemployed youth​​

The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse gave a high-level presentation to the people of Region C in Roodepoort on Saturday, 30 April 2022 at Cosmo City Multipurpose Hall...
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​Salthiel Mabeba on a mission to stamp out crime in Region A

In the three years since holding the position of Area Manager in the JMPD Security Service, Salthiel Mabeba has already ensured that he prioritises sites that have valuable equipment such...

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​Joburg City Parks and Zoo launches Litchi Park

Marked with its evergreen grass, playground elements, outdoor fitness equipment and amenities, the newly launched Litchi Park is ready to become another recreational facility for children in Soweto to enjoy....

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​Joburg Mayoral Cup takes centre stage

The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation Directorate, in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Education, successfully hosted the Joburg Mayoral Cup for pupils under the age of 15....

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Joburg Art Gallery remembers Gerard Sekoto

The Johannesburg Art Gallery has honoured the father of urban black art and South Africa’s leading musician, Gerard Sekoto, by staging the Sekoto Youth Festival and Sekoto Dialogue. Sekoto was...

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MMC Development Planning, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku held a Blitz​

The City’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku held a Blitz on Friday, 22 April 2022 at 178 Oxford Road, Illovo Junction, Sandton. The...

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City leadership promises to tackle to Region G challenges

Residents of Region G filled up Finetown Multipurpose Centre on Saturday, 23 April 2022, during the City of Johannesburg’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP). ​Acting on behalf of the Executive Mayor...

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Small-scale farming gains momentum in Region A

​​Vegetable gardening is increasingly becoming a sustainable source of food security and income for many residents. Through assistance from the City of Johannesburg’s Food Resilience unit, communities are growing vegetables...

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Games 4 Change launching pad for future female soccer stars​

The City of Johannesburg’s Sports and Recreation (Region C) successfully hosted the Games 4 Change: Ladies Top 8 Football Spectacular Launch and Draw at Roodepoort Theatre last week. The Games...

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​Hard-working Hannah honoured to speak at her graduation ceremony

A difficult year proved to be no obstacle for Hannah Kirkwood. The cherry on top was being selected to deliver a speech at her graduation ceremony and receiving a standing...

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Political parties call for visible service delivery in SOCA debate

Following the State of the City Address (SOCA) by Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, political parties debated the address on Friday, 22 April 2022, at...

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​Joburg oversight committee chairs tackle violence against women and children

The City of Johannesburg’s chairpersons of portfolio committees, who are predominantly men, descended on Alexandra on Wednesday morning, 20 April 2022, to get young and old men, to take responsibility...

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​Our ancestors deserve better, MMC tells residents as squatters invade graveyards

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Cllr Mpho Phalatse, delivered her maiden the State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber today, 21 April...

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​​Men urged to partner with the City to fight GBV

“Our men, brothers, fathers and sons are considerately left unsure of themselves. They are not so confident of what they have to offer to the society, in the workplace, marriage,...

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