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 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 or bogus...
Johannesburg Metro Police Department's (JMPD) Thabiso Makhetha has achieved an impressive 48th position in his racing category at the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg, held on Sunday, 17 November 2024....
International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day has been celebrated globally since 1963 to highlight the transformative power of GIS technology....
Joburg Market is one of Africa's largest fresh produce markets. It's a bustling hub of activity where you can find a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and more....
Joburg Market is committed to nurturing and developing its workforce....
The Joburg Market recently hosted a comprehensive food safety compliance workshop at its Opportunity Centre....
The streets of Johannesburg turned a vibrant purple on Saturday, 16 November 2024, as thousands of enthusiastic runners participated in the annual Hollywoodbets 10km Joburg Race....
The City of Johannesburg officially launched the District Men's Parliament on Monday, 18 November 2024, at the Conny Bapela Council Chambers in Braamfontein....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is making significant strides in the construction of the Klipfontein Wellness Centre, a groundbreaking initiative to combat drug and alcohol abuse in Ward 32's Klipfontein...
The City of Johannesburg's Citizen Relationship & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F convened the Regional Councillors Forum meeting at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre on Monday, 18 November 2024....
The City of Johannesburg's Directorate of Corporate Geo-Informatics (CGIS) is ramping up efforts to raise awareness about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) this week....
The streets of Johannesburg buzzed with energy early on Sunday, 17 November 2024, as acting Mayor Cllr Eunice Mgcina fired the starter's gun at 5:30am to officially launch the Virgin...
The bustling streets of Bantwana Street in Ward 95 came alive with anticipation as the Acting Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, officially launched the Spaza Shop By-law Enforcement...
The City of Johannesburg is actively engaging with communities to raise awareness and educate them about “Diabetes Mellitus", a long-term health condition caused by elevated blood sugar levels primarily linked...
The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), invites residents and stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft Main Reef Roodepoort Urban Development Framework (UDF)....
When Thabiso Makhetha (32) isn't patrolling the streets as a Tactical Response Unit Officer for the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), he's on two wheels, conquering new challenges....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is advancing the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure into the heart of the City...
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The City of Johannesburg, the Kliptown Open Air Museum and Soweto Hotel collaborated under the arts umbrella to host a youth creativity and cultural expression event at Kliptown Square on...
The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation held a Sport Against Drugs programme at Eastbank Hall in Alexandra recently in collaboration with the departments of Social Development, Health, Alex Local...
With a few days before millions cast their votes in the local government elections, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Moerane, gave the residents of Marlboro...
In a bid to get more officials vaccinated and flatten the Covid-19 curve, the City of Johannesburg’s Department of Public Safety launched a pop-up vaccination drive targeted at internal staff...
f you’ve ever dreamed of eating Nelson Mandela’s favourite dish in his house or sleeping in his room, dream no more. Mandela’s former home on 13th Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg,...
Gold was the biggest attraction to Johannesburg. It put the city on the map and caused rapid development and growth....
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the leaders in greening and conservation of our environment, is in its sixth year in the fight against the destructive alien invasive species in...
With the local government elections looming, political parties with representatives in the Johannesburg Council gathered on 20 October 2021 for a hybrid roundtable discussion on how to build a better...
Although a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers’ mandated functions include traffic policing, policing of municipal by-laws and regulations and the prevention of crime, JMPD officers went beyond the call...
As part of the digital transformation strategy, the City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services has re-introduced an eLearning website that is aimed at providing the COJ community with access...
The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development launched a Youth Cooperatives Development Programme in Coronationville, Randburg in Region B on 18 October 2021....
The City honoured officials who have succumbed to Covid-19, as well as frontline workers who protect and save the lives of citizens, at a wreath-laying and tree-planting ceremony on 21...
As part of the October Transport Month 2021, the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre and various stakeholders are currently hosting a career expo for 1 700 pupils...
Over 100 taxi operators, commuters and hawkers received Covid-19 vaccination in Dobsonville, Soweto, on Monday, 18 October 2021, as part of this year’s transport month programme....
The City launched a mass vaccination campaign today, 19 October 2021, in an effort to support the national Covid-19 vaccine programme, which aims to vaccinate 40 million South Africans....
Thirty-five years ago, a plane carrying Samora Machel, who was the president of neighbouring Mozambique, was shot down by apartheid agents in Mbuzini, Mpumalanga...
Youths from Orange Farm no longer have to take long and costly trips to town to connect to the internet to search for jobs or skills development training....
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance, Cllr Matshidiso Mfikoe, announced the return of four major sporting events today, 19 October 2021, at the City of Johannesburg headquarters,...