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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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Moipone Celebrates Life, Loss, and Hope in Inspirational Children’s Book

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DHET and City of Joburg Launch Crack Down on Bogus Colleges

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...
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​COJ Cyclist Takes 48th Place at 947 Ride Joburg

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....
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MMC Mgcina and Development Planning Mark 20th GIS Day

​​International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day has been celebrated globally since 1963 to highlight the transformative power of GIS technology....
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Your Ultimate Guide to Joburg Market: Fresh and Affordable

​​​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....
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Joburg Market Cultivates Talent Through Development Programmes

​​Joburg Market is committed to nurturing and developing its workforce....
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City Ensures Food Safety Through Compliance Workshop

The Joburg Market recently hosted a comprehensive food safety compliance workshop at its Opportunity Centre....
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Kenyan Runners Sweep Hollywoodbets Joburg Race

​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....
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Joburg Launches Men’s Parliament to Drive Community Transformation

​​The City of Johannesburg officially launched the District Men's Parliament on Monday, 18 November 2024, at the Conny Bapela Council Chambers in Braamfontein....
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Klipfontein Wellness Centre Takes Shape, Bringing Hope to the Community

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...
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Councillors Urge City to Address Ageing Infrastructure Challenges

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....
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Joburg CGIS Spotlights Geoinformatics on GIS Day

​​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....
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Gibbons and Grove Shine at the 2024 Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg

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...
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City Launches Spaza Shop Campaign to Safeguard Public Health

​​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...
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Joburg Raises Awareness on Diabetes Prevention and Management

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...
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Public Input Sought on Draft Main Reef Roodepoort Development Plan

​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)....
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JMPD’s Thabiso Makhetha Is Pedalling Towards Greatness

​​​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....
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Gandhi Square Precinct’s Rea Vaya Phase 1C Expansion on Schedule

​​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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​Fear of Covid-19 stigma drove Officer Ndziba to get her jab

​JMPD Officer Busi Ndziba has just been inoculated against Covid-19 following a stressful encounter with the virus. “When I received my positive Covid-19 test results, it was the darkest day...
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​City of Joburg is keeping arts and culture alive

As part of the 2021 Arts Alive Johannesburg International Arts Festival, Beat Makers Market in partnership with the City of Johannesburg presented a live stream experience like no other on...
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The new Constance “Conny” Bapela Council Chamber immortalizes the late former Speaker

The City of Joburg’s newly unveiled Constance Connie Bapela Council Chamber represents accountability and transparency, the attributes the late former Speaker Bapela espoused...
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​YaseKasi celebrates football as Soweto’s cultural heritage

​With social activities resuming after the hard lockdown, the organiser of YaseKasi Soccer Tournament, Patrick Moroanyane celebrated Heritage month in style by hosting a football contest within the Soweto neighbourhood...
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NGO feeds health workers in Midrand

​Volunteers from a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) have been donating refreshments to health workers in Region A in honour of their efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic by ensuring community...

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​Scintillating performances set to bring ‘Arts Alive’

​The annual Johannesburg International Arts Alive Festival, now in its 29th year, is billed to feature a range of artistic performances in a variety of offerings designed to enthral local...

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​Township Fleva drives change in far-flung Orange Farm

The founder and chief executive of Township Fleva, an independent social-entrepreneurship programme in Orange Farm, is keen about turning youngsters from poverty-stricken households into captains of industry. Rashuping Morake, referred...

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Heritage riders explore history of Soweto

​In celebration of Heritage Month, the City of Johannesburg and Regatammogo Sports Development and Life Skills jointly hosted the fourth annual Soweto Heritage Ride on Sunday, 26 September 2021. The...

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Alex Poetry Festival brings love for heritage to the community

​As part of the 29th edition of the annual Arts Alive International Festival, Alex Arts Academy presented Alex Poetry Festival recently at the Alex Arts Academy. As hosts of the...

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Anti-apartheid martyrs finally get Freedom of the City awards

​The City of Johannesburg conferred the Freedom of the City on James Sofasonke Mpanza, Rebecca Kotane and Bheki Mlangeni posthumously on Wednesday, 29 September 2021....
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​Mayor Matongo honoured with a wreath-laying ceremony

​For two hours, a stretch of the Golden Highway was cordoned off yesterday, with motorists directed to alternative routes as the City of Johannesburg honoured the late Executive Mayor, Cllr...

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​Smiling Assassin Mokoena wins Ludo’s Battle of the Kasis

​The City of Johannesburg plans to launch the Soweto Ludo League following the recent successful staging of a Ludo tournament at East Bank Hall in Alexandra. The Ludo tournaments’ success...

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​Revellers urged to enjoy City parks and nature reserves responsibly on Heritage Day

​Annually, residents come out in their numbers in vibrant traditional outfits to picnic and braai in their local park, to mark National Heritage Day, on Friday, 24 September 2021. Staying...

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​Six arrested for illegal tree-pruning in Fourways

​Swift action by Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo’s senior horticulturist, Joseph Ndou, resulted in the arrest of six employees from a leading landscaping company for allegedly illegally pruning trees. Six...

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​Mayor Matongo was a jolly good fellow who served the people

​“Today we remember him for serving the City the best way he could. He was a man of his word and strongly believed in doing active ground work.” That is...

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Du Plessis strives to protect the environment for posterity

​A trailblazing Joburg Zoo Curator who headed a ground-breaking conservation project to reintroduce 400 amphibians back into their natural habitat believes stricter environmental measures are needed to avoid rare species...

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Women in law enforcement encouraged to publicly denounce GBV

​Women in law enforcement have been encouraged to publicly denounce the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) and to assist vulnerable members of society to resist all forms of discrimination and...
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​City hosts Girls into Rugby development programme in the heart of Soweto

​Although rugby is always seen as a male-dominated sport, girls took to the field as City of Johannesburg Sport and Recreation partnered with Yellow Cover SA to host a Girls...

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