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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Transnet’s Phelophepa Healthcare Train (PHCT) will arrive at Dube Station in Soweto over the weekend of 27 and 28 July 2024 and open for service on Monday, 29 July 2024,...
Rand Water recently undertook a month-long, extensive infrastructure maintenance project that impacted the City of Johannesburg....
Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F, in collaboration with Social Development, Sports & Recreation, and various partners, held a Father and Sons dialogue event under the theme...
Citizen Relation and Urban Management (CRUM), a department with a strong presence across all wards in the City of Johannesburg’s seven regions, has partnered with the Revenue Service Support Centre...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, has proudly donated 29 laptops to the Soweto Infrastructure & Construction Chambers (SICC)....
Thriston Lawrence, the 2021 Joburg Open champion, took a one-shot lead into the final nine holes of The Open on Sunday, 21 July and delivered an admirable performance in his...
Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) is proud to announce its Riverside View project has received a Silver Award in the Affordable Housing Development category at the Reside Summit 2024....
Sello Jonathan Lemao is no stranger to City of Johannesburg....
The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with tech global giant SAP, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the Gauteng Provincial Government Department of...
Johannesburg is abuzz with activity this week as entities and regions across the city celebrate Nelson Mandela Day with a diverse range of events and initiatives....
Rockville reverberated with joyous music as the community commemorated Nelson Mandela Day....
Joburg Market, led by the office of Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, spread some cheer and hope in Meadowlands on Mandela Day....
Rotondwa Day Care Centre in Diepsloot was filled with joy and excitement as the Diepsloot Library and City of Johannesburg stakeholders hosted a Mandela Day celebration....
Joburg Open champion Dean Burmester heads into the weekend of The Open just five shots off the lead, pursuing the first Major victory of his career....
Region C in Johannesburg celebrated Mandela Day by hosting a breakfast for senior citizens at the Cosmo City Multipurpose Centre in Roodepoort....
Johannesburg, the beating heart of South Africa’s fight for freedom, is gearing up for a remarkable celebration....
Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F, in partnership with Jozi My Jozi (JMJ), Clean City SA, and corporate partners, hosted a large-scale clean-up campaign in Hillbrow for...
Former Joburg Open champion Dean Burmester is set to represent Johannesburg on one of golf’s biggest stages after qualifying for The Open Championship through his standout performances at the Joburg...
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World Cities Day is globally observed today, Tuesday, 31 October 2023. In observance of World Cities Day 2023, the City of Johannesburg echoes the call of the United Nations’ Habitat...
For one night only, the Johannesburg Zoo was transformed into a ghastly ghost land and superheroes and characters were gathered together under the stars....
Joburg hosted and won the 2023 OR Tambo Soncini Games, celebrating youth talent, disability inclusion, and global solidarity. The tournament showcased rising athletes and strengthened international ties through sport and...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo treated senior citizens from Doornkop and Phiri to a joyful day with the Big 5, filled with laughter, dancing, and heart-warming first-time encounters with wildlife....
Owloween 2023 turned Johannesburg Zoo into a spooky fantasy world, uniting superheroes, villains, and families for a magical night of costumes, thrills, a haunted house, kids’ rides, and a live...
After a difficult year battling breast cancer, Metrobus employee Mabel Moshori completed treatment through courage, faith, and determination. Now back at work, she urges women to prioritise early detection and...
Sewerage blockages, crime, blinking traffic lights, dysfunctional streetlights and maintenance were among the issues that took centre stage during an accelerated service delivery drive in Region E this week....
Get ready for an enchanted halloween night at the Johannesburg Zoo....
The African Throne Tour, led by Nasty C and Cassper Nyovest, concludes in Newtown with a historic finale at Mary Fitzgerald Square, celebrating African music, unity, and Johannesburg’s vibrant cultural...
City of Joburg Libraries, with Microsoft SA and Afrika Tikkun, have launched free digital literacy courses, giving young people industry-recognised tech skills and accessible learning tools to boost employability and...
The Environment and Infrastructure Services Department's (EISD) Climate Change Unit is actively engaged in disseminating knowledge and encouraging collective action toward achieving the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP)....
Johannesburg, South Africa's largest metropolis, known for its remarkable resilience through numerous rebuilds is offering both residents and visitors a cornucopia of events, activities, and attractions this summer....
Johannesburg Zoo’s enchanting Owloween returns on 28 October, promising spooky fun, magical Wonderland characters, treats, thrills, and a live Rugby World Cup screening — all in one unforgettable night under...
The City of Johannesburg has launched Metrobus’s new Intelligent Transport System in the age of digital revolution....
As runners gear up for the upcoming Soweto Marathon, South African athletes are poised to challenge the longstanding dominance of foreigners, particularly Ethiopians, Kenyans, and Lesotho nationals. This showdown will...
The City of Joburg handed over 139 title deeds in Tshepisong, marking a major step toward secure home ownership and affirming its commitment to dignity, stability, and future housing opportunities...
Councillors, including government employees and members of the public mismanaging community funds should be held accountable....
The JDA has completed the Rea Vaya Alexandra Bus Depot Access Road, boosting Phase 1C operations and enhancing public transport infrastructure, while creating jobs and exceeding SMME targets in the...