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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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City Parks and Zoo honours greening initiatives with Environmental Awards ceremony

The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo hosted its Environmental Awards ceremony at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre on 22 June 2023 to honour and acknowledge institutions for their remarkable greening projects...
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India to host International Day of Yoga in Joburg​

Large swarms of fitness fanatics and spiritualists are expected to attend the grand celebration of the International Day of Yoga at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium on Saturday, 24 June. Poised...

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​CRUM Region F takes the lead in improving service delivery

The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate in Region F has embarked on a vigorous campaign to revitalise the region's wards. Over the past two months, a dedicated multidisciplinary...
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​Basha Uhuru Fest to rock Constitutional Hill​

The Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival is set to make a triumphant return to Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein between Wednesday, 21 and Saturday, 24 June, as it acknowledges, celebrates, and pays...
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​Soweto to stage musical concert that commemorates June 16​

The City's Arts, Culture, and Heritage Directorate in partnership with Soweto Theatre, presents a commemorative dialogue and musical concert titled "Embo: Remembering and Re-membering Our Essence"....
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​Stretching our necks for World Giraffe Day at Joburg Zoo

Join Joburg Zoo and our passionate keepers as we celebrate World Giraffe Day on Wednesday, 21 June, an annual event that honours these majestic and beloved creatures. Renowned for their...

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​City urges pensioners to reapply for property rates rebates​

The City has issued a call to all pensioners who own residential properties, urging them to apply or reapply for pensioner rebate benefits by Saturday, 30 September. The current benefits...
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​Youngsters commemorate June 16 with a vibrant ‘Soweto Day’ event​

In commemoration of Youth Day, young people of Soweto were treated to an exhilarating ‘Soweto Day’ event, brimming with electrifying live performances from local DJs, artists, dancers, poets, and more....

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Riverlea senior citizens relive memories through karaoke​

Riverlea’s senior citizens were treated to a delightful trip down memory lane as they belted out iconic songs, including hits by Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Judy Boucher, Elton...

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JDA to play role in City’s R7.6-billion 2023/24 capital expenditure budget

​The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance, Dada Morero clearly signalled the City’s commitment to the future of Johannesburg when he tabled a R80.9-billion budget for 2023/24, including a...

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​Speaker of Council engages young people during Youth Month​

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, took to Jozi streets o as part of June 16 Youth Day commemoration to remember the lives under...

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​Zandspruit children take a stand against child abuse​

A horde of energetic children marching against the scourge of child abuse as part of Child Protection Week recently brought Marina Drive in Zandspruit, Johannesburg, to a standstill. Commemorated under...

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Electrician, Mudau Keeps The Lights On In Alex​​

“I obtained my qualification in 2017 and joined City Power in 2021. I haven’t been happier in any other job. I hope I can continue doing a good job and...

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​City Power’s intended extension of Kelvin Power agreement to 2026​

Talks are underway between the City of Johannesburg’s power utility, City Power, and private power station in Kempton Park, Kelvin Power Station, to extend their agreement to supply electricity to...

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​Joburg’s R 80.9 billion belt-tightening budget lays solid foundation for the future

One of the objectives of the 2023/24 budget in the City of Johannesburg is to restore the financial position of the City and ensure that residents receive the services they...

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​Commemorating Youth Day in honour of past heroes​

The City of Johannesburg will play host to an array of exciting activities curated to pay homage to the courageous heroes of the June 16, 1976, Soweto uprising. From Thursday,...

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Second Soweto Investment Conference to showcase township’s potential​

Soweto is a vibrant business community that beams with potential and the second upcoming Soweto Investment Conference will highlight the diverse sectors poised for investment, including manufacturing, tourism, renewable energy,...

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​City Parks commemorates Environment Month with a greening competition​

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is championing the promotion of greener and healthier environments through a meticulously coordinated open space interaction and greening competition. JCPZ, as the custodian of...

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