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....
Newsroom
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Pierre Nel, 64, has officially retired from the City of Johannesburg's Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) department after an impressive 28-year career dedicated to strengthening community ties and improving...
The Roodepoort Museum is celebrating the resounding success of its “History Happens Here" youth programme, which ran throughout February and will continue into March 2025...
The City of Johannesburg's department of Social Development, in partnership with the Wakanda Food Accelerator and FoodBev Manufacturing SETA, hosted a graduation ceremony for agro-processors who completed a year-long national...
The cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane, two of South Africa's most dynamic metros, officially launched the 8th cycle of Urban 20 (U20) earlier this week....
Over 80 amateur golfers had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, to play alongside 28 professional golfers at the Houghton Golf Club in Johannesburg....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has achieved a significant milestone in Phase Two of the Brixton Social Cluster construction with the successful completion of a major roof installation....
The City of Johannesburg officially welcomed golfers, sponsors and partners ahead of the 17th Joburg Open at a sponsors’ gala function held at Houghton Golf Club. Addressing guests, Executive Mayor...
The City of Johannesburg's Health Department honoured nearly 350 long-serving employees at a glittering ceremony held at the Brixton Recreation Centre on 28 February 2025....
The 17th edition of the Joburg Open is hours away and promise to be a spectacular tournament where world-class golfers will vie for the champion title....
The 2025 Joburg Open officially teed off at Houghton Golf Club with Executive Mayor Dada Morero striking the ceremonial opening shot, marking the start of another prestigious international sporting showcase...
The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) recently hosted a team of experts from the City of Copenhagen to conduct a proof of concept for energy monitoring...
March is a significant month in South Africa as we commemorate Human Rights Month....
It was a joyous occasion for the young and old as they celebrated receiving their e-learning certificates after completing the Microsoft Online course programme....
South African golfer Dylan Naidoo made history at the Investec South African Open by becoming the first South African player of colour to claim the prestigious title, securing victory in...
The chilly weather and relentless rain failed to dampen the spirits of attendees as they flocked to the Family Fun Day in La Rochelle, south of Johannesburg....
The City of Johannesburg's ambitious plan to expand free public Wi-Fi has reached a pivotal milestone, with 25 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations now fully integrated into the CoJ Wi-Fi...
Johannesburg's inner city is fast becoming a battleground for criminal syndicates targeting critical power infrastructure, with City Power raising the alarm over an unprecedented surge in cable theft and violent...
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance mobility and public transport infrastructure, the City of Johannesburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, and the...
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The City of Johannesburg hosted its first physical IDP, Budget and tariffs consultation meeting with the community of Soweto at the Orlando Communal Hall on Wednesday afternoon, 14 April 2021....
The quality of service delivery in Ivory Park will get much-deserved improvement when the City rolls out bulk infrastructure there in the next three financial years....
The City has earmarked the next 120 days for ramping up the efficiency of service delivery across the metro, in a bid to improve the general quality of life in...
Gontse ‘Gee’ Hlophe writes that over and above being convenient, Rea Vaya’s social distancing seats provide safer and reliable combat against Covid-19 A Rea Vaya cashier sits quietly to the...
With the forever fluctuating fuel prices, Soweto residents’ demand for the extension of Rea Vaya bus services and new routes is urgent than ever before to save on transport costs....
The Department of Housing in the City of Johannesburg wishes to set the record straight regarding an article published on IOL on Monday, 05 April 2021, as it feels facts...
Wayde van Niekerk masterfully displayed his world-class performance and crossed the line in the men’s 200m race at 20.10s (albeit with a +2.1m/s tailwind) tailored by Akani Simbine, the national...
Today is the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD). The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) will start the implementation of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) station on Rivonia Road in Sandton....
It is undeniable that Covid-19 has brought about fundamental changes in the world of work globally, and the City’s International Relations was not spared either...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, spent some time at the Roodepoort Athletics Stadium to watch elite athletes in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jolidee Matongo, tabled the draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget reports...
The City of Johannesburg joins the rest of the world today to mark world TB Day and through its Department of Health, the municipality is running a series of webinars...
The City of Johannesburg will join its international counterparts to celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, 27 March 2021, under the theme Climate Action to Save Earth....
The Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, and the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development, Cllr Lawrence Khoza launched an Opportunity Centre in Eldorado Park yesterday....
Kebonye Senna has always committed herself to the ideals of ubuntu, and her work with homeless people, coupled with her passion for football, has spurred her on to a life...
The installation of a 30m-high water tank is Alexandra Township’s newest landmark, as the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, continues with the construction of...
The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, launched the Speaker’s Debating Cup in partnership with the Pan Africanist School Debating Council at the Council Chambers...