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 1800m2 Matholesville Multipurpose Centre is part of the City of Johannesburg's strategy to meet demand for new social infrastructure. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is implementing the construction of...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) are thrilled to announce that throughout October, all pensioners are invited to enjoy free access to the Johannesburg Zoo during the week....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is excited to announce its participation in the sixth annual Smarter Mobility Africa summit from 2 to 4 October 2024 at the Gallagher Convention Centre...
As athletes prepare for the highly anticipated African Bank Soweto Marathon, South African runner and defending champion Ntsindiso Mphakathi is eager to defend his title against international competitors, particularly from...
The 2024 Males Netball Championship brought electrifying moments to Ellis Park Arena, with Johannesburg proudly extending its congratulations to Ekurhuleni and Tshwane for their outstanding victories....
South Africa's largest township lit up this past Saturday as communities came together in celebration of Soweto Pride at Dorothy Nyembe Park in Dobsonville, Soweto on Saturday, 28 September 2024....
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday morning, with all four stages of the Sandton Convention Centre reverberating with vibrant performances that stretched...
The highly anticipated Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival kicked off in spectacular style at the Sandton Convention Centre, offering jazz enthusiasts an unforgettable experience with performances spread across five...
With a new board appointed and the Johannesburg Development Agency's (JDA) 2024/24 financial year in full swing, the agency will take a hands-on approach to addressing the previous financial year's...
Sandton, Gauteng's financial capital, will be transformed into a mecca for jazz when hundreds of jazz enthusiasts and connoisseurs descend on the Sandton Convention Centre for the annual Standard Bank...
Amid South Africa's ongoing energy crisis, Joburg Market continues to set a high standard in the fresh produce industry. As a critical player in maintaining food security, the market has...
“As we celebrate 30 years of democracy, I couldn't have asked for a better milestone than owning land," said 59-year-old Sophie Manese Mzamo, moments after receiving her title deed from...
Thousands of runners and walkers filled Johannesburg's inner-city streets for the 10km Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K, held at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown on Heritage Day, Tuesday, 24...
The Department of Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg extends its appreciation to the council for its support on three crucial projects that will benefit more than 100,000 people...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Fresh Produce Market's relocation to its current site in City Deep. From humble beginnings, Joburg Market has shown remarkable resilience, growing from...
Fidelitas Secondary School triumphed over Fons Luminis Secondary School in a tense penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, claiming victory at the VW Train for Life Girls Tournament....
The City of Johannesburg is thrilled to host the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K race, taking place on Heritage Day, Tuesday, 24 September 2024....
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) cemented its reputation for excellence at the 2024 National Metropolitan Police Games, held at the Walter Sisulu Sports Complex in Randburg....
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The vibrant township of Soweto, which has rich political history, is increasingly becoming the go to place to discover a multitude of bird life, thanks to Raymond Ramapolokeng and his...
The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services (LIS) has introduced coding activities in libraries particularly for the youth as part of spreading digital literacy. LIS introduced computer science through...
Sport and Recreation in regions E and A offered aerobics sessions concurrently as part of a healthy lifestyle programme on Saturday, October 1 2022. City of Johannesburg officials hosted the...
The unstoppable duo behind Young Voice Academy (YOVA), Raphelang Simente and Cathrine Chibweza, are still hard at work and shooting for the stars. The two are familiar faces in Dobsonville...
Students from Wits University’s School of Construction, Economics and Management recently visited four projects currently undertaken by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). Reflector vests and hard hats were the order...
Students from Wits University’s School of Construction, Economics and Management recently visited four projects currently undertaken by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). Reflector vests and hard hats were the order...
As part of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Information Regulator in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and other institutions hosted a public engagement to educate...
Joburg’s most listened to commercial regional radio station, 947 has partnered with global electronics device producer, Samsung, to host a two-day music extravaganza dubbed Galaxy947Move at Prime View Adventure and...
With a slew of new public art projects on the horizon, the City of Johannesburg in all its artistic splendour, is not finished with enhancing and commissioning new immovable historical...
The City of Johannesburg’s Group Finance Department will host another virtual Open Day to help customers with their queries on Saturday, 01 October 2022....
The City of Joburg’s Region C was abuzz with tractors, trucks and chainsaws among other cleaning tools as employees from the Joburg Roads Agency, City Parks and other entities in...
The South African Masters Basketball Tournament (SAMBA) was held at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre from 22 to 25 September 2022...
On Friday, 23 September 2022, the Brixton Multipurpose Centre was alive with excitement, smiles, and joy as a culture of combating homophobia in football was fostered....
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku, and Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) Chief Executive Officer Mokgema Mongane conducted oversight of...
The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) and the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) are set to reach new heights by positioning Johannesburg as the gateway to the Seychelles....
The pulse of Joburg slowed to a less frantic pace as thousands of runners descended on the inner city for the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10km race at the...
Political leaders of the City of Johannesburg converged on Alexandra to pay homage to the township’s senior citizens as part of Heritage Month celebrations....
“The City of gold not only called me to fulfil my true purpose of storytelling. It also called me to reach new heights in my karate training,” says Brümilda Swartbooi,...