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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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​Totalsports Women’s Race Painted Emmarentia Pink​

The 2024 Totalsports Women's Race turned Emmarentia into a sea of pink as thousands of women took to the streets for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship....
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​Joburg Market’s Ripening Facility Boosts Quality of Farmers’ Produce​

​​The Banana Ripening Facility at the Joburg Market is dedicated to enhancing the quality and value of fresh produce before it reaches the sales halls....
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​Joburg Market Food Centre Nourishes Communities​

The Joburg Market Food Support Centre is a vital lifeline for struggling residents....
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​Women Building a Better Joburg​

The construction industry has traditionally been a male-dominated space, but this is changing....
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Women in Theatre: Miza Driven by Creativity and Precision in Theatre

Stage technicians are the unsung heroes of the theatre world....
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JDA Starts Construction of New r28M Hikhensile Clinic​

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Health Department, has started the construction for the new Hikhensile Clinic on Lokologa Street, Ivory Park, Region A....
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Phelophepa Train Brings Hope and Healing in Joburg

The City of Johannesburg Health Department has hailed the recent visit of the Transnet Phelophepa healthcare train, affectionately known as the “Train of Hope”, as a resounding success....
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City Boosts Youth Employment With Construction Skills Programme​

The City Council’s Economic Development department has prioritised skills development to tackle youth unemployment, and its recent programme is a testament to this commitment....
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Soweto Theatre to Immortalise Connie Chiume With Star​

Legendary actress Connie Chiume will be honoured posthumously with a star at Soweto Theatre next month....
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​Ellis Park Precinct Gets Timely Makeover​

The Ellis Park precinct is undergoing a major facelift thanks to the City of Johannesburg’s CRUM Region F Accelerated Service Delivery operation....
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Empowering Young Girls: A Library Outreach Programme​

A vibrant and empowering event took place at Skyline Combined School in Roodepoort....
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Rehabilitated Kilburn Street Bridge Now Open to Traffic

The Kilburn Street bridge, situated between Celeste and Syd Dwyer streets in Discovery, Roodepoort, was officially reopened to the public last week after extensive rehabilitation work....
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Thirty-Four Years of Strength: Muller’s Fruitful Journey at Joburg Market

Cornely Muller, a 54-year-old powerhouse, is one of the longest-serving female employees at the Joburg Market....
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Championing Inspirational Leaders: The Trailblazing Women of Joburg Market​

The rise of women in leadership roles has significantly amplified their voices in both society and the workplace. Joburg Market (JM) is proud to be an organisation that champions the...
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​Ivory Park North Library Empowers CRUM Fieldworkers With Digital Skills​

The Ivory Park North Library held a special event on 8 August 2024 to equip Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) fieldworkers with enhanced digital skills....
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Bonolong Primary School Triumphs at Women’s Day Football Games​​

In a thrilling final at Rabie Ridge Stadium, Bonolong Primary School claimed victory at the Girls Football Development Programme, a Women’s Day commemoration activity....
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Emndeni Library’s Women’s Day Event Focuses on Health and Wellbeing​

Emndeni Library hosted a Women’s Day celebration dedicated to promoting health and raising awareness of substance abuse....
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​City Parks and Zoo Empowers Women Through Park Safety

As we celebrate Women’s Month, it is essential to recognise that walking freely in a park should not be a privilege but a fundamental right...
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​Joburg extends the fight against drugs

​The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation recently conducted a Drug Awareness in Sport programme for the youth at Rotunda Recreation Centre in Rosettenville, Region F....
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​Equal services for all residents top Mayor Phalatse’s priorities

From Orange Farm to the leafy northern suburbs, all communities will receive equal services. This was an emphatic statement from the new City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Mpho Phalatse....
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​Magaiana balances the books for the last time after 40 years

The Officer for Government Accounts, Nellie Magaiana, hopes to land a floral bouquet from her admirers and colleagues when she leaves Thuso House for the last time this month, bowing...
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​Harnessing talent as business at sixth annual SEAfrica conference

The sixth annual SEAfrica conference, dedicated to showbiz, entertainment and the arts, recently took place in a hybrid format, which was aired live to the South African and Botswana creative...
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​Abba cultivates food security in Orange Farm

Kenyan born agriculturist, Tim Abaa has not only mastered the science of cultivating and harvesting nutritious food crops in Joburg’s most southern township, he has also set sights on nurturing...

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​2021 Joburg Open winner Lawrence aims for records

​South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence became R17.5 million richer on Saturday, 27 November, after winning his first DP World Tour title at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg. Lawrence was crowned the...

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​JDA creates great public spaces for City of Joburg communities

The Johannesburg Development Agency has successfully delivered four projects that are aligned to the Spatial Development Framework (SDF to ensure sustainability and long-lasting benefit to the communities it serves. One...

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​Posthumus takes a bow after almost half a century of service

Billy Posthumus, 65, has worked for the City for one year short of half a century. He’s being commended by his colleagues for dedicating 49 years of his life to...

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​Actors polish their craft in master classes at Joburg Theatre

Arts Alive Johannesburg International Festival with Diartskonageng presented a two-day master class at the Joburg Theatre for actors at different stages of their professional careers. The workshops were delivered in...

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​Young and talented golfers swing with the best at 2021 Joburg Open

The City of Joburg has placed a major focus on the development of young and talented transformation players. This initiative has given many young SA golfers instant access to play...

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Mayor Phalatse officially starts the 2021 Joburg Open

Executive Mayor Cllr Mpho Phalatse officially opened the 2021 Joburg Open at Randpark Golf Club, highlighting Johannesburg’s readiness to host major international sporting events and attract investment as spectators returned...
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​Mentorship opportunity offered to new graduates

The international relations mentorship toolbox is looking for 10 eager students or graduates to participate in a year-long apprenticeship in 2022. Through a virtual and in-person mentoring and professional development...

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​Festival of Lights packed with plenty of things to see

The Festival of Lights at the Johannesburg Zoo is still on, and there are plenty of experiences to marvel over, including great performances by award-winning vocalist Brenda Mtambo and musician...
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​Joburg Open Pro-Am sets the scene for 2021 edition

​​The 2021 Joburg Open Pro-Am saw 90 amateurs take to the greens paired with 30 professionals playing in a four-ball alliance, led by former City of Joburg Executive Mayor Cllr...

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​Creativity shines at annual Joburg indigenous Gospel Music Festival

​As part of one of the regional activation programmes linked to Arts Alive, the City of Johannesburg presented the hybrid annual Joburg Indigenous Gospel Music Festival on 20-21 November 2021...

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​City activates a buzz in Region B

The Bill Jardine Stadium in the heart of Industria, Region B, was buzzing with activities for 180 people who attended the #CyaZeeVocaVoca healthy lifestyle programme recently. The programme is an...

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​Travis Stedman in historic 947 Ride Joburg 2021 victory

​Nineteen-year-old Travis Stedman clinched the 25th edition of gruelling 97km route, finishing first at Africa’s enterprising Calabash in Nasrec on Sunday, 21 November. Stedman crossed the finish line after 2...

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​Meet the team that gives Joburg its Pulse

If you’ve been wondering who are the voices behind the City’s digital radio station – Joburg Pulse Radio – wonder no more. There are six voices behind Joburg Pulse Radio,...

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