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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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Operation Phendula Celebrates Month of Transformative Improvements

​As Joburg Market marks the one-month anniversary of the Operation Phendula initiative, it is evident that the project has brought a wave of positive change....
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Joburg Market’s Youth in Agriculture Project Empowers Future Farmers

​The Youth in Agriculture initiative, launched in May by the Joburg Market, aims to educate high school pupils across Gauteng about agriculture....
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Ninth edition of Joburg Ladies Open promises four days of exhilarating action

As the countdown begins, anticipation is mounting for the upcoming ninth edition of the Joburg Ladies Open tournament, where elite golfers will vie for the prestigious title. The City is...

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Libraries Celebrate Africa Day With a Focus on Education

​Libraries in Region D, Soweto, celebrated Africa Day under the theme “Education Encourages Quality” at Phiri Library on the eve of continental day, 24 May 2024....
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City Power Welcomes Arrest of 22 for Theft and Vandalism

Twenty-two people have been arrested in the past week in connection with theft and vandalism as City Power intensifies the fight against the scourge of cable theft and vandalism....
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Drieziek Community Celebrates Opening of New Library

The Drieziek Library in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, was officially handed over to the City of Joburg by Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) Morakane Mosupyoe of Sports, Arts,...
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Two Spheres of Government Officially Open State-Of-The-Art Orchards Clinic

The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, together with the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, and the MMC for Health and Social Development,...
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Lindo Wins Big With Innovative App Idea

Rosebank Library's Lindo Dlamini (27) is making waves with his forward-thinking approach to library resource management....
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City of Johannesburg Approves Inclusive Budget for 2024/25 Financial Year

The City of Johannesburg Council has given the green light to the budget for the upcoming financial year (2024/25)....
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City to Deploy More Resources to Address Pikitup Disruptions

The City of Johannesburg is currently facing significant disruptions to its waste management services due to a strike by casual workers of Pikitup....
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#MadeInJozi Youth Summit Aims to Address Concerns While Showcasing Opportunities

The City of Johannesburg’s Youth Directorate is excited to announce the inaugural #MadeInJozi Youth Summit, a ground-breaking​ event aimed at empowering the youth of the City....
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Let’s Return Nature to Its Former Splendour

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, the greening champion in the City of Joburg, is gearing up in celebration of International Day of Biodiversity, which is observed annually on 22 May....
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International Tea Day Brings Joy to the Elderly

The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate in Region F, in partnership with Sports and Recreation Region F, hosted an International Tea Day celebration dedicated to the elderly residents...
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City Extends Library Hours on Saturdays and Sundays During Exams

The City of Johannesburg will extend the operating hours of seven libraries from Saturday, 18 May 2023, to Sunday, 9 June 2023....
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Hector Pieterson Museum Receives Prestigious Award

The Hector Pieterson Museum, one of Soweto's earliest museums nestled in the heart of Orlando West, has recently been honoured with an outstanding museum award....
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City Committed to Reopening the Joburg Library

The City of Johannesburg recognises the importance of the Joburg City Library (JCL) and is prioritising its safe reopening....
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JRA Completes Major Projects in Eldorado Park and Orange Farm

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has successfully completed a stormwater reconstruction project in Eldorado Park and launched #OperationRestore​ in Kliptown's Ward 17....
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Senior Citizens Empowered Through Technology at South Hills Library

​Since 2013, South Hills Library has been transforming the lives of elderly residents....
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​Joburgers geared for the outdoors as nature reserves reopen

Joburgers can replenish their strength in the tranquil outdoors following the gradual reopening of the City’s most picturesque nature reserves this week. Those craving a serene escape from the hurly-burly...

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​Smart City mulls over announcement of tech boffins with best Covid-19 response

One of two local tech start-ups will walk home with the bragging rights of being a Smart City trailblazer when Joburg announces winners of its maiden Innovation Awards later this...

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​Points-people contract a positive spinoff for youth employment

Motorists in Johannesburg will cruise smoothly through humdrum peak-hour traffic now that the City has finalised a new agreement with Traffic Freeflow, the company that deployspoints-people. The Executive Mayor, Cllr...

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​Metro Link to undergo urgent repair work

The portfolio head of Development Planning, Thapelo Amad has called for speedy completion of the critical maintenance work scheduled for the Metro Link building at the municipal headquarters in Braamfontein....

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