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 City of Johannesburg and its partners proudly celebrated the launch of the 29th edition of the AfricanBank Soweto Marathon today, 31 October 2024, at a media briefing at the...
As the curtain comes down on October, the City of Johannesburg has increased its efforts to raise awareness on breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month....
In a significant step towards improving public transportation in Region G, the City of Johannesburg celebrated the official launch of the Vlakfontein Super Stop Facility....
The Johannesburg Zoo hosted an exciting event as the City of Joburg Library and Information Services held the Battle of the Books 2024 finals on 30 October 2024....
As part of Joburg Social Housing Company’s (JOSHCO) commitment to transparency and accessibility, acting CEO Nokwazi Mtshali announced the launch of a new initiative today, 30 October 2024, focused on...
In an ongoing effort to involve residents in shaping development plans, the City of Johannesburg held a community-based planning meeting at Altrek Sports Complex in Region E, focusing on the...
The Johannesburg Zoo buzzed with excitement as four schools competed in the finals of the City of Joburg’s Story Skirmish, hosted by Libraries and Information Services on 29 October 2024....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has been undertaking renovations, roof repairs and fire protection systems upgrades at the City Library on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Community Development Department....
The City of Johannesburg’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage department recently held the “Clash of the Regions”, a two-day talent search event for local youth....
The City of Johannesburg took first place at the 2024 OR Tambo Soncini Games, held on 26 and 27 October at the University of Johannesburg, Brixton Multipurpose Centre, and Linden...
As part of the City of Johannesburg’s October Transport Month (OTM2024), the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) held a wreath-laying ceremony and joined the Transport Department to raise awareness of the...
The Joburg Market’s Property and Facility Department is strengthening support for SMMEs by offering them rental spaces at its premises. This initiative allows entrepreneurs to expand their reach, sell products...
The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) made its second showcase at ITB Asia, an annualglobal meeting hub for travel professionals across the value chain, following a successful debut at last year’s...
Region B hosted a successful Community-Based Planning (CBP) session at Ferndale Recreation Centre in Randburg. The CBP was attended by community members from wards 102 and 98....
On October 26, 2024, After a gruelling month of knockout rounds, 012 Ayifuniwena Football Club emerged as champions, taking home the grand prize of R200,000 and marking a significant achievement...
Joburg Market recently hosted a dynamic Farmers and SMME Day under the theme “Growing Together”, led by MMC for Economic Development, Cllr Nomoya Mnisi....
Residents from wards 113, 95, and 96 gathered to discuss the urgent issues of crime and unemployment affecting their neighborhood on Saturday, 26 October 2024, at the Diepsloot Youth Centre....
The City of Johannesburg’s Region D held a successful community outreach event at Dobsonville Point, Extension 3 on Thursday, 24 October 2024....
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The City has raised concerns over widespread non-compliance among spaza shops, with thousands of incomplete or invalid applications flagged, even as training and support programmes aim to improve food safety,...
The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with 22ON Sloane and the Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA), hosted a series of Entrepreneurship Boost Workshops on 1,...
Various institutions and individuals from diverse backgrounds are expected to contribute their time and resources to charitable causes, uniting under the theme that honours Madiba's legacy....
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has earned top honours at the prestigious 2025 Reside Summit Awards, proudly receiving the coveted Platinum Award....
As the world celebrates World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2025, the City of Johannesburg and the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) are spotlighting a transformative achievement that fuses infrastructure...
Nyiko Pilusa, an Accountant at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), has celebrated completing her Master's of Business Administration (MBA) in Public Sector Management from Regent Business School — a qualification...
The City of Johannesburg's Finance Department recently concluded a series of targeted stakeholder engagement sessions aimed at unpacking the City's approved tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year....
The City of Johannesburg's Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is currently processing thousands of applications to recruit 500 new trainees for its next intake, set to begin in 2026.....
The City of Johannesburg is hosting the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group Meeting at the Sandton Convention Centre this week,...
Virgin Active Ride Joburg, Africa's premier timed cycling race, has announced a strategic date change for its 2025 event....
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso, handed over title deeds to residents of Lufhereng Ext 6....
As Sandton remains the City of Johannesburg's key economic hub, the municipality is acting to support its growth with sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport solutions to meet rising development and...
At the tender age of five, Prince Zwide Masuku's heart would pound with excitement at the sight of a fire truck, a fervent declaration to his mother that one day...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Social Development Department, is making meaningful strides in the construction of the Yetta Nathan Early Childhood Development (ECD)...
The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management directorate in Region F, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), hosted a Youth Month celebration at the UJ Doornfontein Campus on Monday,...
A palpable sense of pride and celebration permeated the Braamfischerville Community Hall recently, as the City's Human Settlements Department made a significant stride in formalising property ownership....
After nearly 25 years of exceptional service to the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Nozipho Ndaba, a true community champion, is set to retire at the end of June....
Thabo Mahlatsi, the City's Energy Director within the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department [EISD], will bid farewell at the close of June 2025, culminating a remarkable 18-year tenure....