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....
Newsroom
Welcome to the Newsroom page, your hub for the latest updates, announcements, and stories from our community. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage on local events, council decisions, public services, and community initiatives. Explore our curated content to stay connected with everything happening in our city.
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...
City Power is proud to announce several exciting developments aimed at improving our customer experience and service efficiency....
Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprise Day is on 27 June....
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....
Mark Sethaelo is bidding farewell to the City of Johannesburg after 24 years of dedicated service....
The enchanting story of "The Sleeping Beauty" is set to grace the Joburg Theatre stage once again....
Welcoming a new life into the world is an extraordinary experience, filled with excitement, anticipation, and a touch of nervousness....
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....
On Friday, 21 June smiling faces lit up with excitement as visitors and staff at Johannesburg Zoo celebrated World Giraffe Day....
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....
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...
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...
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...
Pikitup is alerting the public to a fraudulent general workers’ advertisement circulating on social media platforms....
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....
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....
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)”,...
The Roodepoort Theatre is thrilled to announce the upcoming one-man show, “Van Wyk: The Storyteller of Riverlea"....
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Dubbed Gauteng's most beautiful marathon, the Joburg City Marathon started at the Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre in Kibler Park, south of Joburg, with arrival time set for 5:30am....
Swiss professional golfer Chiara Tamburlini returns to the Joburg Ladies Open this week to defend her title at Modderfontein Golf Club....
The City of Johannesburg's Integrated Development Plan (IDP) summit in Roodepoort City Hall marked a pivotal moment for community engagement as residents gathered to shape the future of their wards...
The City of Johannesburg Council has officially approved the Zandspruit Urban Development Framework (UDF) 2024, marking a significant milestone in the commitment to sustainable urban development....
Joburg Market has empowered its workforce through the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) study bursary, enabling staff to gain critical skills that drive departmental growth....
Five trainee accountants from the City of Johannesburg have achieved professional success by passing the rigorous South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) examination, the...
The City took a significant step toward smarter urban mobility with the successful launch of free Wi-Fi at Rea Vaya stations across Johannesburg....
The Department of Health held a special Employee Appreciation Awards Ceremony recently to celebrate the dedication of its long-serving employees....
Women should not merely participate in urban development but drive meaningful change—this was the resounding message from Helen Botes, Acting Chief Operating Officer of the City of Johannesburg and former...
After 36 years of dedicated service, the City of Johannesburg's esteemed building inspector, André van der Walt, is hanging up his hard hat....
For Xolile Maswanganyi, who was recently appointed Manager: Tourism Sector Support at Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC), it marks a full-circle moment in her career....
Rosebank Mall is set to ignite northern Joburg with a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture at the Mexican Street Feast on Saturday, 1 March....
The City of Johannesburg’s Engineering Centre of Excellence is gearing for significant change from Tuesday, 1 April 2025 and that’s no joke....
Joburg Ladies Open, which is less than a week away, promises to be an exciting tournament with top players from around the globe competing for a share of the €300...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, completed the rehabilitation and upgrade of the eastern stormwater channel and adjoining stormwater systems in Orange Grove,...
Amid Johannesburg's rapid informal settlement growth, City Power is making significant progress in expanding electricity access....
In a momentous occasion for residents and literary enthusiasts, the City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero, together with Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO Themba Mathibe, JDA Board Chair...
Leaders, policymakers, and experts from across Africa gathered over four days in Johannesburg at the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests to highlight the vital role of urban forests in...