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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The Joburg Zoo is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 121st birthday and invites everyone to join in the festivities throughout March!...
Grade 3 learners at Naturena Primary School celebrated International Mother Language Day through storytelling, learning, and fun on 21 February 2025....
Johannesburg is set to reinforce its position as Africa's leading business tourism destination by hosting the 19th edition of Meetings Africa in 2025....
Dedicated to improving employee skills and creating opportunities for Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants, Joburg Market, in collaboration with City Parks, has completed a landscaping project aimed at developing...
As Johannesburg evolves, the need for integrated spaces that combine residential living with business opportunities has never been greater....
Isaac Lekgothoane is a dedicated City official by day and a passionate writer and storyteller by night....
The City of Johannesburg is preparing to welcome elite golfers from around the world as the 17th edition of the Joburg Open returns to Houghton Golf Club. As the City’s...
The Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC), a municipal entity charged with the governance of the City's broadband and ICT infrastructure has launched an ambitious initiative to provide free Wi-Fi access across...
Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero led a large-scale clean-up operation, mobilising all City of Johannesburg service delivery and enforcement departments to restore cleanliness, order, and essential services across 11 inner-city...
The Department for Higher Education and Training (DHET) partnered with City of Johannesburg's Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F to host an awareness campaign against illegal private higher...
A total of 50 families have received their title deeds for their homes in Phiri as part of the City of Johannesburg's programme to address the issue of two-roomed dwellings...
Valentine's Day is synonymous with love, and the Thuso Phala Foundation channelled that spirit into a heartfelt mission: uplifting children with disabilities in Johannesburg....
The Chris Hani Sports Complex in Orange Farm is progressing towards its vision of being a hub for sporting excellence, talent development, and community empowerment....
In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to corporate social investment and advancing digital transformation, the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) has generously donated desktop computers and laptops to schools in...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) remains committed to providing fair and transparent rental management practices, ensuring tenants are given multiple opportunities to meet their obligations before eviction proceedings are...
The annual City of Johannesburg Indigenous Gospel Festival kicked off its two-day celebration at the Soweto Theatre on Saturday, 15 February 2025....
Strubensvalley Library was filled with love, laughter, and learning as they celebrated Valentine's Day with little ones from Follow Me Christian Pre-School on 14 February 2025....
The Office of the Ombudsman in the City of Johannesburg officially launched citywide Citizens Information Clinics on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at the Eastbank Community Hall in Alexandra, marking the...
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In a bold move to improve the safety and quality of life of all residents, the City of Johannesburg has increased the availability of basic services, especially electricity, in communities....
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lubabalo Magwentshu, recently joined aid organisation Gift of the Givers Foundation to distribute nutritional packs...
This premier competition, Africa Minifootball Cup of Nations, brings together the continent’s most formidable national teams in a quest for the prestigious championship. With 16 nations fervently vying for triumph,...
The City of Johannesburg hosted a three-day C40 workshop as an opportunity to showcase the Rea Vaya BRT-minibus taxi integration and inspire participating cities...
Rev up your coming weekend by making your way to the much anticipated Thank God Fest 2024 for a day filled with praise in song. Thank God Fest makes a...
You can’t keep a good man down. James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa (ASA) as well as Sports and Recreation Manager in the City of Johannesburg and member...
The Orange Farm Public Transport Facility will prioritise safety, sustainability, and accessibility for all commuters, including those with disabilities in the area....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced that the Modderfontein Road bridge will remain closed until the completion of rehabilitation works on the northern carriageway...
In a bold bid to tame the City’s notorious traffic snarls, especially during loadshedding and malfunctioning lights, Johannesburg has deployed a unique weapon: 200 Traffic Points Personnel....
JOSHCO has launched a secure digital leasing app to eliminate fraud, speed up applications, and protect applicant data. The new system replaces the vulnerable paper process, reinforcing JOSHCO’s commitment to...
The renowned musical tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is back at Joburg Theatre's Nelson Mandela Theatre for a second run....
From Monday to Friday, Reuben Khangwelo Netshivhera, a General Worker at the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), ensures facilities are spick and span...
“I am thrilled and honoured to be a member of this distinguished council. I will do my best to represent the county in a manner befitting of the trust placed...
A state-of-the-art facility designed to combat drug and alcohol abuse is on the cards in the Klipfontein View community of Ward 32. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City of...
Over 1 300 players battled it out at the Gauteng Inter-region Chess Championships, celebrating diversity, talent, and teamwork. The event showcased rising stars, strong community support, and a united provincial...
The City has commenced the rehabilitation of Lillian Ngoyi Street, a project currently in full swing with an anticipated completion by the end of the year....
JRA has completed Phase 2 of the Vorna Valley Hydraulic Management System upgrades, improving water management and supporting local SMMEs. Phase 3, planned for next year, will address remaining flooding...
The City of Johannesburg celebrated young author Bokang Phiri at the Wilro Park Library, where he launched “Yami and the Ball” and shared an inspiring message of resilience, hope, and...