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The City of Johannesburg has completed its large-scale Ziveze Employee Verification process, achieving a 99% verification rate and strengthening payroll integrity, internal controls and financial accountability across departments and municipal...
The City of Johannesburg presented progress on Phase 2 of the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation, confirming construction is on schedule as entities address infrastructure upgrades, by-law concerns and stakeholder issues...
The City of Johannesburg intensified its High Impact Service Delivery Programme in the Roodepoort CBD, tackling illegal connections, bylaw violations, dumping and infrastructure issues through a coordinated multidepartment operation led...
Joburg City Theatres’ Festival of Lights returns on 27 November 2025, offering dazzling installations, live performances and a new nativity play, creating a magical and meaningful Christmas experience for families...
The City has intensified its #HighImpactServiceDelivery blitz, deploying multiple entities weekly to tackle vandalism, illegal dumping, infrastructure decay and service backlogs, while rolling out resilient solar streetlights and strengthening community-centred...
Joburg Market is strengthening ties with Limpopo farmers, engaging them at the Agri 5 Expo to expand market access, improve support services, and deepen relationships with one of its key...
The City of Johannesburg is strengthening support for the informal sector through digital innovation, launching the UNDP–Wakanda DIME initiative to help township traders modernise operations, improve compliance and increase access...
The 2026 Sunshine Ladies Tour will build on a landmark 2025 season with a strengthened schedule, expanded international opportunities, and two co-sanctioned LET events, further elevating women’s golf in South...
The Joburg Market joined fresh-produce markets nationwide at the 2025 SAUFM Conference, strengthening partnerships, sharing best practices and supporting sector-wide efforts to build a more reliable, efficient and integrated national...

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development has reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive economic recovery and strengthening collaboration across traditional leadership, academia, business and government. ​Speaking at the...

Bramfischerville residents met to review progress and refine priorities for the City’s IDP, raising urgent needs such as a permanent clinic, improved lighting, road upgrades and safer housing as officials...
Region F hosted a Fathers and Sons Dialogue to strengthen family bonds, promote male wellness and encourage mentorship, featuring a 5km hike, team activities and inspiring speakers focused on positive...
The City is hosting Community-Based Planning sessions across all 135 wards, giving residents a direct platform to shape priorities, influence budgeting, and strengthen local democracy as Johannesburg refines its next...
The JDA is driving over 1 500 infrastructure projects in 2025/26, investing R644 million to boost mobility, revitalise urban spaces, and support inclusive growth as Johannesburg strengthens its development agenda...
Johannesburg is finalising security and disaster readiness plans as it prepares to host the 2025 G20 Summit at Nasrec, showcasing the city’s world-class coordination, safety systems and commitment to inclusive...
Monty Ignatius Sekhukhuni’s new book Sodl'ekhaya uncovers the untold story of the 1989 hunger strike, blending personal experience with lessons in leadership, unity and strategy that shaped a pivotal moment...

Eyes on the road. Three, two, one, go! ​And as soon as the shot went off, cyclists took off at full speed to compete for the title of the iconic...

The City hosted a Food Safety Training session for Eldorado Park spaza owners, empowering traders with hygiene, compliance and business skills to strengthen safe trading and boost Johannesburg’s township economy....
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​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ronald Harris, was at the Hector Pieterson Museum to meet and welcome the US Secretary...

​​​​​​​​​​​​The Totalsports Women’s Day race is renowned for bringing together hordes of athletes from all levels of society, and this year’s showpiece on Tuesday, 9 August will be no exception,...

Being a police officer does not imply that your responsibilities are limited to making arrests, issuing citations for traffic violations, and directing traffic. “I love the fact that I can...

A leaking roof in a dilapidated house is now a thing of the past for Gogo Elizabeth Nkosi after Cllr David Tembe and the management of South African Breweries (SAB)...

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has appointed Mr Mokgema Mongane as its CEO. Mongane joins the City of Johannesburg’s implementing agent for five years, effective from 5 August 2022. The...

​Herstory International Festival kicked off with explosive sights and sounds at Soweto Theatre on Tuesday night, 2 August 2022. This all-women festival is led by award-winning playwright Napo Masheane and...

​​One of the City of Johannesburg’s most significant infrastructure developments in terms of scope and scale has received an entry into the 2022 Fulton Awards. The Watt Interchange, which lies...

Oftentimes, local government gets more brickbats than bouquets from residents but Orange Farm resident Derick Mncube wants to change all of that. The singer and songwriter has allowed his creative...

Vibrant Mercy Sepadi, 29, the Operational Manager at Region F’s Environmental Health Directorate, is among the Mail & Guardian (M&G) newspaper’s highly acclaimed 200 Young South African leaders to watch...

One day when it felt like I was failing the family, I went around the park, and found a tree and cried. I was on my knees, crying. I had...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Vasco da Gama, inducted three new ActionSA councillors on Wednesday, 27 July 2022. Cllr Jainoodeen Zahid, Cllr Christopher Mohlala and...

​​​The City Johannesburg’s multiparty government is implementing the “7 to 11 Boots on the Ground” programme to develop a customer-centric value chain in the delivery of basic services. Cllr Ronald...

​​The Johannesburg Development Agency has joined the world to celebrate Madiba’s life and legacy in changing the world for the better. In honour of the late struggle hero, we highlight...

The legendary Don Mattera was honoured at a memorial service at Roodepoort Theatre on Sunday, 24 July 2022. Two days before his passing, Mattera was honoured with a star tile...

The office of the Chair of Chairs and team of chairpersons of committees in the Council of the City of Johannesburg honoured unsung heroes as part of Nelson Mandela month....

​Mandela Day has come and gone but July is still a month dedicated to honouring the legacy of Madiba.​ ​Region B employees went out to Westbury Primary School to donate...

​The City of Johannesburg has encouraged connecting across continents at the launch of the Placemaking Africa network at the World Urban Forum recently. One of the key objectives of the...

When you plant a tree, you also provide shade for future generations. When you start a vegetable garden in your backyard, you provide your family with healthy meals. This is...

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