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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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​Transnet’s Phelophepa Healthcare Train Returns to Soweto’s Dube Station

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,...
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Month-Long Water Infrastructure Maintenance Nears Completion

Rand Water recently undertook a month-long, extensive infrastructure maintenance project that impacted the City of Johannesburg....
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​Strengthening Father-Son Bonds: CRUM Region F Hosts Transformative Event​​

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...
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CRUM Partners With RSSC to Boost Meter Reading

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...
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JDA Donates Laptops to Soweto Infrastructure and​ Construction Chambers

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)....
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Thriston Lawrence Secures Impressive Fourth-Place Finish at the Open

​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...
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​Joshco and City of Joburg Celebrate Significant Wins at Awards Ceremonies​

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....
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​Sello Shares His Vision for Vibrant Region B​

Sello Jonathan Lemao is no stranger to City of Johannesburg....
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Mandela Day Celebrated With Tech Centre Launch and Community Renewal

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...
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​Myriad of Projects and Deeds of Kindness Mark Mandela Day Celebrations​​

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....
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​Mandela Day Celebrated With Song, Reflection, and Tree Planting​

Rockville reverberated with joyous music as the community commemorated Nelson Mandela Day....
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Joburg Market Delivers Food Parcels and Hope to Senior Citizens

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....
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​Mandela Day Fun at Rotondwa Day Care Centre and South Hills Library​

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....
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​Burmester Leads SA Challenge at the Open​

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....
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​Roodepoort’s Senior Citizen Receive Five-Star Treatment​

Region C in Johannesburg celebrated Mandela Day by hosting a breakfast for senior citizens at the Cosmo City Multipurpose Centre in Roodepoort....
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Joburg Invites You to Historic Sites to Sample Cultural Delights on Madiba Day

​Johannesburg, the beating heart of South Africa’s fight for freedom, is gearing up for a remarkable celebration....
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​Hillbrow Streets Swept Clean in Massive Mandela Day Campaign​

​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...
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​Top Trio From the Joburg Open to Compete at the Open​

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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I leave the City in good hands, says Aletta after 33 years of selfless service

Aletta Mzimela, also known as Mam Aletta, leaves behind a legacy of outstanding work and projects in the City as she bows out after 33 years of dedicated service. When...

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Come celebrate the Johannesburg’s Zoo 119 birthday

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to the Johannesburg Zoo that has a lot of creatures who look just like you! The Joburg Zoo is turning...

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Ladies Open set for a scintillating showing despite Grants’ absence

Swedish pro-golfer Linn Grant, who won the Joburg Ladies Open 2022 with five strokes, will miss this year’s showpiece when it tees-off on the fairways of the Modderfontein Golf Club...

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Hard-working JMPD officers promoted to sergeants and inspectors

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s Acting Chief of Police, Angie Mokasi, leadership and staff recently celebrated the promotion of five female and eight male officers. The officers were promoted from...

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Gauteng Government to partner with City Power to overcome energy crisis

The energy crisis remains one of the biggest challenges in Gauteng and the whole country. As part of the energy crisis solution, the Gauteng Provincial Government plans to work with...

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City remembers SS Mendi heroes on the 106th year of its sinking

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, remembered more than 300 men on Saturday, 18 February 2023, who drowned in icy sea over 100 years...

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Speaker Cllr Makhubele congratulates newly graduated councillors

The Speaker of Council, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, congratulated 19 City of Johannesburg Councillors who successfully completed their Local Government Leadership Development Programme (LGLDP). “This is the time in our history...

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Gule and team passionately rebuilding the JAG to preserve our past

Khwezi Gule’s face lights up when he talks about his vision for the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG), for which he is chief curator since November 2017. Gule was born in...

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Mam K is one of the librarians who make Joburg great

As South Africans rushed to the shops to stock up of chocolates and red roses this week, Edith Khuzwayo, a librarian at Malvern Library, visited Little Lambs Learning Centre on...

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Latest exhibition puts spotlight on the atrocities of the holocaust

If you are a lover of history, then you don’t want to miss an award-winning exhibition at the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre. The exhibition showcases photographs captured by perpetrators,...

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​Metrobus drives EMS’s fire safety message

​The City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has wrapped six Metrobuses with vinyl branding to heighten awareness about domestic fire prevention and safety....
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Wemmer Pan Road remains closed for motorists’ safety

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has completed the investigation stage of the Wemmer Pan Road. However, the agency warns motorists to continue being cautious and use alternative routes until construction...

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​KnitWit ambassador loves helping crochet blankets for the poor​

​Velly Matsebatlela’s life work is about honouring one of the late Nelson Mandela’s adages: “Never stop doing little things for those less privileged than you are. Those little things occupy...
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Cities of Joburg and Rio de Janeiro on mission to strengthen old ties

“It is remarkable to see the two cities working to building operation centers, this a good experience of cooperation between Rio and Johannesburg. We hope to share our knowledge on...

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Preparations for Joburg Ladies Open steaming ahead

The Joburg Ladies Open 2023 is fast approaching, and the City is putting the finishing touches on its preparations to host a world-class event. In less than three weeks, the...

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​Soweto Theatre’s Red Theatre to be renamed Gibson Kente Theatre

Soweto Theatre is excited to announce that The Red Theatre will be renamed Gibson Kente Theatre....
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​Soweto Country Club walks away with Sports Tourism recognition​

​​​The refurbished 18-hole Soweto Country Club in the heart of Pimville has walked away with a Sports Tourism recognition at the 2023 Soweto Tourism Awards....
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Expectant mothers urged to prioritise prenatal care​

Pregnancy is a beautiful and exciting time for expectant mothers and their families....
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