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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’s budget to map out 2023/24 financial trajectory​

Residents of Johannesburg are eagerly anticipating insights into the City’s financial stability and its ability to sustain essential services in the forthcoming budget speech. Council Speaker, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, and...
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​City urged to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities​

Chair of Chairpersons of Section 79 committees, Councillor (Cllr) Llyod Phillips hosted People with Disabilities in an engagement to discuss issues affecting their daily lives in the City of Joburg....

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Alexandra residents lectured on harmful effects of cigarettes and hookah​

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Health hosted a World Environment and No Tobacco Day at Alex Mall on Monday, 12 June 2023. The aim of the event was to...

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Day in the life of Occupational Health Practitioner: ‘Health is the new wealth’​

He is a big advocate of health and believes that “health is the new wealth”. Mukelani Lancellot Muhlare, a Senior Occupational Health Practitioner, is in the health profession because it...

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​June 16 memorial acre immortalises events of ‘76​

In poignant proximity to the school grounds that bore witness to the momentous events of June 16, 1976, stands an awe-inspiring open-air memorial, a hallowed testament to the sacrifice, bloodshed,...

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​JDA thrust into thick of things as SOCA 2023 elevates infrastructure development

The priority puts the spotlight on key infrastructure projects such as road repairs, water and sanitation upgrades, and public transportation improvements, and work to ensure that all projects are completed...

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​Joburg ensures impeccable security measures for SOCA 2023​

With a formidable force of over 250 law enforcement officers and officials, the Venue Operations Centre (VOC) maintained an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the State of the City Address (SOCA)...

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Ke Kasi Ya Rona shatters rodent records​

In a triumph of dedication, Ke Kasi Ya Rona, a community initiative committed to establishing a rodent-free Alexandra, has surpassed all expectations by breaking a record in the extermination of...

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​Mayor Gwamanda promises change in his maiden State of the City Address​

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, delivered his maiden State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber today, 06 June 2023....

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​Pomp and ceremony marks Mayor Gwamanda’s maiden State of the City Address​

Tuesday, 06 June 2023, turned out to be a breezy and sunny day as the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, prepared to deliver his maiden...
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Birdies’ spree to benefit pubescents in Alex​

The Joburg Ladies Open International Golf Tournament is all about impact and purpose this year. The tournament is doing this through the “Dignity for a Girl Child” project, which was...

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​City’s environmental awareness initiatives transcend mere rhetoric​

On this momentous global occasion of World Environment Day, the City of Johannesburg is on board with initiatives that demonstrate unwavering commitment to preserving our planet and actively effecting change...

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​All eyes on​ Mayor Gwamanda as he delivers maiden State of City Address​

The City of Johannesburg is preparing for the State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, 6 June 2023. It will mark the 21st State of the City Address, a...

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​Big send-off for City’s Comrade Marathon runners​

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, acknowledged the municipality’s runners who will be competing in the 96th Comrades Marathon on 11 June 2023....
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​Event to expose youth in Lenasia to career choices and goals

The City of Johannesburg’s Lenasia Extension 1 Library, in partnership with Gauteng Department of Education and Managing Minds Better, will expose young people to career choices and career guidance on...

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CRUM Region F aims to tackle service delivery concerns

The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate in Region F is hosting a series of multi-disciplinary open days to engage with various stakeholders and facilitate the logging and swift...
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​Joburg Market races to an almost R10bn turnover​

The Joburg Market (JM) announces a R9.4 billion turnover at the end of May 2023. As the leading fresh produce market in the country, this signals an unstoppable growth in...
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​MMC Leitch warns of fake RDP housing notice​

In a bid to combat the proliferation of misinformation, the City’s Human Settlements Department has sounded the alarm over a fraudulent poster circulating on various social media platforms, including Facebook,...
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