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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On a cold, windy morning, the vibrant Meadowlands community and devoted congregants gathered at Tswelelang Higher Primary School....
The Citizen Relations & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F Law Enforcement Task Team (LETT) has made significant progress in enforcing bylaws and tackling urban challenges in the inner city as...
Makgafela Thaba is positioning himself as a leader who will prioritise fairness and integrity in his role as Regional Director for Region E....
The fourth industrial revolution is being driven by automation and robotics, making it essential to develop a strong understanding of the subject....
The City’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) and City Power are conducting an audit of municipal buildings to ensure compliance with the regulations for the Mandatory Display and Submission...
The City of Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Councillor Eunice Mgcina, along with Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO, Mr. Themba Mathibe, conducted an oversight visit...
Plans for the highly anticipated African Bank Soweto Marathon 2024 were unveiled in the heart of Soweto at the historic Vilakazi Street's well-known Sakhumzi Restaurant. The event promises to be...
The Johannesburg Table Tennis Association (JTTA), in collaboration with the City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Directorate – Region F Ward 58, recently hosted the Johannesburg Table Tennis Open....
There's a new fire chief in town. Andries Mucavele steps into a new role as Chief of Emergency Management Service (EMS) in the City of Johannesburg with a passion for...
Excitement filled the chilly winter day as children were educated and entertained at the Pimville Recreation Centre....
At Diepsloot Library, children are discovering a new way to learn through games....
The City of Johannesburg warns property owners to prepare for increases in their July municipal bills because of the annual tariff increases for water, electricity, property rates, refuse, and sanitation....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, has commenced the construction of the Drieziek Recreation Park as part of the Orange Farm Turnkey programme....
The Basadi in Music Awards (BIMA) returns for its third year on Saturday, 10 August, at the iconic Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre, promising an unforgettable evening honouring the talented...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Eunice Mgcina, along with Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO Themba Mathibe conducted an oversight...
As part of the commemoration of Environment Month, the city's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) hosted youth for the Pitso Ya Bacha (A Call for Youth) campaign at the...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the custodians of street trees and public open spaces in Joburg, has adopted a tough stance to curb the illegal removal and felling of...
“I, Andries Mucavele, solely undertake to serve my city with loyalty, courage, dignity, and honour. I will perform my duties with zeal and diligence and set a good example to...
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The City of Johannesburg has launched South Africa's first Integrated Spatial Data Platform (ISDP) and Spatial Plan Management System (SPMS), marking a significant step towards modernising spatial planning and improving...
The success of the Women in Business Seminar in Region C has reaffirmed the power of women to lead with vision, collaboration, and resilience....
The Soweto Theatre Youth Orchestra, under the banner of Joburg City Theatres, is redefining the cultural landscape in Soweto by nurturing a new wave of musical talent....
On 28 August 2025, the Neema Foundation, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg's Department of Social Development, officially launched Deaf Awareness Month....
The City of Johannesburg honoured its dedicated women employees on Friday, 29 August 2025, at the annual Women's Day celebration under the theme: “She Leads: Bold, Brilliant and Beautiful."...
The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) has introduced a new borehole consent application process, set to take effect on 1 October 2025....
In the world of ICT – historically dominated by men – women are bringing fresh perspectives, empathy, and resilience to the table....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is developing a Park-and-Ride (P&R) Master Plan aimed at transforming the city's public transport system and...
The City of Johannesburg is hosting the South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) National Conference from 25 to 27 August 2025....
Qhakazile Mathebula, City Power's Acting General Manager for Business Development, has called on women in engineering and energy to move beyond being task executors to becoming strategic thinkers, a shift...
The City of Johannesburg's Sports and Recreation Department, under the Community Development directorate...
Portia Motsepe is a dynamic force in the digital media and communication field...
Tourism in Johannesburg is synonymous with heritage, vibrancy and a spirit of constant reinvention....
Women's Month is a reminder of the resilience and impact of women across South Africa....
The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for township businesses, ensuring they are integrated into the City's broader economic agenda....
Johannesburg’s inner city continues to evolve as a hub of creativity and cultural exchange and Contra.Joburg is at the heart of that transformation....
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements, in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Department, has allocated 296 beneficiaries at Riverside View, part of the government's commitment to provide dignified...
As part of the Joburg Property Company's ongoing effort to upgrade public toilets across the City of Johannesburg, a team was recently dispatched to the Booysens facility to assess the...