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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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Joburg City Library receives much-needed renovations​

Last month marked the start of the 2023 academic year with book lovers and those seeking to broaden their knowledge looking to take the opportunity to use libraries across the...
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Roodepoort youth warned against pitfalls of substance abuse​

Scores of pupils from Unified Public School braved the cold weather and rain to attend a life skills programme hosted by Westview Clinic at the Florida Library in Roodepoort this...
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Every day comes with danger, says Joburg’s toughest cop

His line of work is “fast, dangerous and unpredictable”....
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​Joburg resident Mam Sibongile opens her heart in a book​

Mam Sibongile Malinga (63) is one of the senior citizens who recently wrote a book as part of literacy programme in Johannesburg. The book is titled CoJ Senior Citizens Write...

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​Mayor Amad puts Joburg residents at the centre of service delivery​

​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Thapelo Amad, has vowed to put service delivery at the top of the agenda for his administration....
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Alexandra community finally gets solution to its environmental challenges

The past few days have been a hive of activity in Alexandra township as the City of Johannesburg’s Region E Integrated Environmental Awareness Programme Plan was being implemented. The plan...

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Self-published author Lindokuhle bares his soul​

​​Becoming a vegetarian, obtaining his driver’s licence, finding a permanent job, welcoming his second daughter, and falling out of love were all ingredients to the success of self-published author Lindokuhle...
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​Sergeant Nkuna helps mom deliver baby girl in City of Joburg streets

​​​​City of Johannesburg Metro Police Sergeant Connie Nkuna (41) has an extra reason to stand tall after helping deliver a baby girl on Wednesday, 1 February 2023....
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Joburg Film Festival showcases finest from around the world

The Joburg Film Festival returns with six days of screenings across Gauteng, showcasing over 35 global films—including African and South African premieres—to celebrate storytelling, boost cultural tourism, and spotlight Africa’s...
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Global fans name FNB Stadium 13th most beautiful venue in the world

The City of Johannesburg’s iconic FNB Stadium was recently named the 13th most beautiful sports stadium in the world by British-based Online Betting Guide out of a total of 41...

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Kya Sands Super Stop facility to provide safer commuter experience

To make roads safer for transport users and commuters, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has implemented the Kya Sand Super Stop Holding Facility. Kya Sands, not far from Cosmo City,...

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Gear up for must-see shows at the City’s theatres

There is a lot to be excited about this year as the City of Johannesburg’s theaters will be unpacking world-class entertainment in the next few months. Joburg Theatre, Soweto Theatre...

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Three days of fun for Sowetans and visitors at Makhelwane Festival

The 2023 Makhelwane edition attracted over 1 200 festivalgoers, food lovers and many others from across the City of Johannesburg to experience “Soweto Through The Eyes of the Locals” this...

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City of Joburg’s Tyrin Naidoo is one of Africa’s brightest young minds

His keen interest in solving problems and developing long-term solutions recently earned him high honour. Tyrin Naidoo (36), the City’s Acting Chief Operations Officer who is also serving in a...

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Pikitup seals deal with to clear rubbish around the zoo

Pikitup, the waste management company of the City of Johannesburg, has entered into a working relationship with the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo aimed at assisting the latter to clear...

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Mayor Phalatse unveils multimillion plan to mitigate loadshedding up to Stage 3

The City of Johannesburg this morning, 26 January 2023, unveiled plans to mitigate loadshedding and keep the lights on for its long-suffering residents. The Executive Mayor of the City of...

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JMPD clamps down on speeders with roadside cameras

The City is cracking down on speeders with the relaunch of roadside cameras on the municipal road network. Cllr David Tembe, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public...

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Region F councillors thrash out service delivery gaps, moot out solutions

Service delivery shortfalls affecting municipal wards in Region F, such as bad and hijacked buildings that have turned into crime havens and illegal motor mechanics, topped the agenda of this...

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