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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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Free swimming lessons for City employees in the middle of winter

Splish splash… Have you heard? To promote active and healthy lifestyles, city employees now have access to free swimming lessons at the Linden heated swimming pool situated at the corner...
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City Power Introduces New Customer Portal and AI-Driven Chatbot Joulene

City Power is proud to announce several exciting developments aimed at improving our customer experience and service efficiency....
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World SMME Day: Building Capacity in the Construction Industry

Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprise Day is on 27 June....
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Masetlha Retires After 27 Years of Dedicated Service to Joburg

Elise Salome Masetlha's 27-year journey with the City of Johannesburg has been marked by immense growth and unwavering dedication to serving the City and its residents....
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Long-serving City Parks executive Sethaelo retires after 24 years of service

Mark Sethaelo is bidding farewell to the City of Johannesburg after 24 years of dedicated service....
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The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Returns to Joburg Theatre

The enchanting story of "The Sleeping Beauty" is set to grace the Joburg Theatre stage once again....
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Welcoming a New Life: The Importance of Early Prenatal Care

Welcoming a new life into the world is an extraordinary experience, filled with excitement, anticipation, and a touch of nervousness....
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Free State Crinums Edge Out Gauteng Jaguars in Thrilling 2024 Telkom Netball League Final

The mighty Free State Crinums narrowly defeated the Gauteng Jaguars 47-46 in the final match of the 2024 Telkom Netball League at Ellis Park Arena....
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Celebrating World Giraffe Day at Joburg Zoo

On Friday, 21 June smiling faces lit up with excitement as visitors and staff at Johannesburg Zoo celebrated World Giraffe Day....
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Revitalised Orlando West Park Court Continues to Thrill Sowetans

The revitalised multipurpose court at Orlando West Park in the Soweto suburb of the same name continues to be a popular attraction with locals, six months after its official launch....
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How PMDS Is Transforming Joburg’s Public Service Performance

In the second quarter of 2023/2024, the City witnessed exceptional Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) submissions from two of its departments: Group Risk and Advisory Services (GRAS) and the...
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Joburg Elects Junior Mayor and Speaker to Lead Student Council

The City of Johannesburg marked Youth Day this year by electing a Junior Mayor and Junior Speaker, alongside other office bearers in the Student Council cabinet, to serve their peers...
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Joburg men urged to consider circumcision for HIV prevention

Health NGO Right to Care, which administers South Africa's largest voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programme as part of the nation's HIV prevention strategy, is urging men to undergo circumcision...
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Pikitup warns of fraudulent general workers advert on social media

Pikitup is alerting the public to a fraudulent general workers’ advertisement circulating on social media platforms....
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Prince Dube Showcases Sa’s Struggle History to the World

The Hector Pieterson Museum stands as a powerful testament to the 1976 Soweto Uprising. At the helm, guiding the museum's mission is Chief Curator Prince Dube....
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​City Urges Residents to Reduce Electricity Consumption Urgently​

The City of Johannesburg, under the leadership of Executive Mayor Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, calls on residents to heed calls to change their electricity usage habits and reduce consumption....
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City of Johannesburg Leads Way in African Public Space Discourse

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) is thrilled to announce that Volume 1 of the Special Issue, “Public Space and Placemaking in African Cities - Vol 7 n 1 (2022)”,...
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​Roodepoort Theatre Presents: ‘Van Wyk: The Storyteller of Riverlea’​​

​​​The Roodepoort Theatre is thrilled to announce the upcoming one-man show, “Van Wyk: The Storyteller of Riverlea"....
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​Joburg extends the fight against drugs

​The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation recently conducted a Drug Awareness in Sport programme for the youth at Rotunda Recreation Centre in Rosettenville, Region F....
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​Equal services for all residents top Mayor Phalatse’s priorities

From Orange Farm to the leafy northern suburbs, all communities will receive equal services. This was an emphatic statement from the new City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Mpho Phalatse....
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​Magaiana balances the books for the last time after 40 years

The Officer for Government Accounts, Nellie Magaiana, hopes to land a floral bouquet from her admirers and colleagues when she leaves Thuso House for the last time this month, bowing...
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​Harnessing talent as business at sixth annual SEAfrica conference

The sixth annual SEAfrica conference, dedicated to showbiz, entertainment and the arts, recently took place in a hybrid format, which was aired live to the South African and Botswana creative...
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​Abba cultivates food security in Orange Farm

Kenyan born agriculturist, Tim Abaa has not only mastered the science of cultivating and harvesting nutritious food crops in Joburg’s most southern township, he has also set sights on nurturing...

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​2021 Joburg Open winner Lawrence aims for records

​South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence became R17.5 million richer on Saturday, 27 November, after winning his first DP World Tour title at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg. Lawrence was crowned the...

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​JDA creates great public spaces for City of Joburg communities

The Johannesburg Development Agency has successfully delivered four projects that are aligned to the Spatial Development Framework (SDF to ensure sustainability and long-lasting benefit to the communities it serves. One...

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​Posthumus takes a bow after almost half a century of service

Billy Posthumus, 65, has worked for the City for one year short of half a century. He’s being commended by his colleagues for dedicating 49 years of his life to...

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​Actors polish their craft in master classes at Joburg Theatre

Arts Alive Johannesburg International Festival with Diartskonageng presented a two-day master class at the Joburg Theatre for actors at different stages of their professional careers. The workshops were delivered in...

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​Young and talented golfers swing with the best at 2021 Joburg Open

The City of Joburg has placed a major focus on the development of young and talented transformation players. This initiative has given many young SA golfers instant access to play...

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Mayor Phalatse officially starts the 2021 Joburg Open

Executive Mayor Cllr Mpho Phalatse officially opened the 2021 Joburg Open at Randpark Golf Club, highlighting Johannesburg’s readiness to host major international sporting events and attract investment as spectators returned...
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​Mentorship opportunity offered to new graduates

The international relations mentorship toolbox is looking for 10 eager students or graduates to participate in a year-long apprenticeship in 2022. Through a virtual and in-person mentoring and professional development...

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​Festival of Lights packed with plenty of things to see

The Festival of Lights at the Johannesburg Zoo is still on, and there are plenty of experiences to marvel over, including great performances by award-winning vocalist Brenda Mtambo and musician...
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​Joburg Open Pro-Am sets the scene for 2021 edition

​​The 2021 Joburg Open Pro-Am saw 90 amateurs take to the greens paired with 30 professionals playing in a four-ball alliance, led by former City of Joburg Executive Mayor Cllr...

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​Creativity shines at annual Joburg indigenous Gospel Music Festival

​As part of one of the regional activation programmes linked to Arts Alive, the City of Johannesburg presented the hybrid annual Joburg Indigenous Gospel Music Festival on 20-21 November 2021...

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​City activates a buzz in Region B

The Bill Jardine Stadium in the heart of Industria, Region B, was buzzing with activities for 180 people who attended the #CyaZeeVocaVoca healthy lifestyle programme recently. The programme is an...

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​Travis Stedman in historic 947 Ride Joburg 2021 victory

​Nineteen-year-old Travis Stedman clinched the 25th edition of gruelling 97km route, finishing first at Africa’s enterprising Calabash in Nasrec on Sunday, 21 November. Stedman crossed the finish line after 2...

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​Meet the team that gives Joburg its Pulse

If you’ve been wondering who are the voices behind the City’s digital radio station – Joburg Pulse Radio – wonder no more. There are six voices behind Joburg Pulse Radio,...

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