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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At 62, Catharina Horstink, affectionately known as Ina, is a testament to the adage that age is just a number....
Johannesburg Tourism Company (Joburg Tourism) proudly supports the 2024 Music and Lifestyle Expo, set to take place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 15–16 November 2024....
Kenneth Chiloane, better known as Kenny, has found the perfect balance between his career and passion for endurance sports....
Get ready cycling fans! On Sunday, 17 November 2024, Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium will be buzzing with excitement as more than 10 000 cyclists line up for the 28th edition of...
Linn Grant has once again etched her name into the annals of golf history by winning the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed tournament for the second time in three years. This...
Bring it on!” This is the optimistic spirit of Zingisa Mtobela, one of the leading female cyclists for Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) who is geared and ready for Virgin...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) is celebrating 20 years of redefining affordable living in the city....
The City of Johannesburg’s Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, hosted the 104th Annual National Civic Sunday Remembrance and Wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday, November 11, 2024, at the South Africa...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) invites artists to contribute to a public art project that will enhance the urban landscape and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Johannesburg....
Klerksdorp-based Onalenna Khonkhobe delivered an impressive victory at the African Bank Soweto Marathon on Sunday, 03 November 2024, crossing the finish line in 2:16:36....
The Joburg Open and Joburg Ladies Open will once again place Johannesburg at the centre of international golf, bringing world-class men’s and women’s professional tournaments to the City’s fairways in...
Pikitup, the waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, has teamed up with the Electronic Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) to help waste reclaimers maximise their earnings by...
The Spar Proteas wrapped up a 3-0 series victory against Malawi on Sunday, 3 November 2024, in the final match of the Spar Challenge Netball Series at Ellis Park Arena...
Minibus taxis traditionally dominate the bustling heart of Randburg's Central Business District, lining pavements in chaotic, unsanctioned rows. Drivers congregate at every corner, engaging in animated conversation as they await...
South Africa’s Spar Proteas made a dominant start to their three-match netball series against Malawi, securing a convincing 68-31 victory on Thursday evening, 31 October 2024, at Ellis Park Arena....
The protracted dispute over the future of the Old Parkhurst Bowling Club — a facility under the stewardship of the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) — appears to be reachingresolution following...
Joburg Market, Africa’s largest fresh produce market, has been selected to host the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference in May 2025....
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, led the #KleenaJoburg campaign in Berea Ward 62,...
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Mehluli Nhlengethwa, recently appointed as the Operations Manager: Strategic Support in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), brings a wealth of experience,...
The Jabulani Node was identified as one of the City of Johannesburg's signature projects for using Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) to accelerate socio-economic development by revitalising the neighbourhood for residents, commuters,...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is making significant progress to ensure safer and more accessible streets for pedestrians and commuters through...
On Thursday, 13 February 2025, the Office of the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg will launch its seven-week Citizen Information Clinics Programme at the Eastbank Hall in Alexandra, North-East...
The City of Joburg in Region C held a successful Civic Education meeting at Tshepisong Community Centre on Saturday, 08 February 2025....
The City of Johannesburg's Group Finance Department successfully hosted an Open Day in Region E, reaffirming its commitment to accessible and transparent service delivery....
The City of Johannesburg Libraries is launching the third annual MobiReadathon reading competition for high school pupils under the theme “Online Safety"....
Drumroll, please! Our very own Brümilda Swartbooi, editor of this newsletter, has achieved Senpai status in karate!...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, conducted an oversight visit on 06 February 2025 to assess the completion of the first phase of...
This Valentine's Day, the City of Johannesburg invites residents to celebrate love in its vibrant parks, cultural hubs, and serene libraries....
The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, launched her regional tour in Region A, Rabie Ridge, this week, engaging with ward committee members to address key challenges affecting their work....
In commemoration of World Cancer Day on 4 February, the City of Johannesburg's Department of Health, in partnership with Pink Drive, hosted a community wellness day at the Slovoville Recreation...
Protea North Library hosted a special storytelling event to celebrate World Read Aloud Day...
Johannesburg spent the weekend celebrating after Tshego Gaelae from Soweto made history by being crowned Mrs World in Las Vegas, USA on Friday, 31 January 2025....
Following the success of its highly anticipated food safety compliance workshop, Joburg Market has extended the initiative to informal traders at Tshiamo Market....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, is making significant strides in implementing Phase One of the Cosmo City Super Stops and Non-Motorised Transport (NMT)...
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) enters a transformative phase with the official appointment of Patrick Jaca as Chief of Police, effective 1 February 2025....
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has announced that Westpark Cemetery, a key burial site since 1956, will reach full capacity by May 2025....