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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Busloads of people with disabilities gathered outside the Brixton Multipurpose Centre as they awaited the start of the City of Johannesburg’s second Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting. Inside the centre,...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) celebrated the successful completion of Phase 1 of the emergency stormwater rehabilitation project in Sandown Mushroom Farm Park, Sandton, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 26...
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, alongside the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for the Environment & Infrastructure Services Department, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, formally...
Public Safety MMC Cllr Mgcini Tshwaku alongside senior leadership of Public Safety and JMPD successfully launched the Licensing Truck at the community of Tshepisong in Region C, west of Johannesburg...
The City of Johannesburg convened its inaugural Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting with a focus on youth engagement on Tuesday, March 26, 2024....
The City of Johannesburg, in collaboration with the Department of Health, has been intensifying efforts in the battle against tuberculosis (TB) throughout March, recognised as TB Awareness Month. Despite being...
A landmark South African Dialogue, ‘Building City Resilience Through a Just and Equitable Transition’ recently concluded in Johannesburg....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, announces the start of the procurement process for a new contractor for the Watt Street Public Environment...
Former Joburg Open sponsor’s invitee, Heinrich Bruiners, claimed victory at the Stella Artois Players Championship on Sunday, 24 March 2024....
The City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship & Urban Management (CRUM) Region F, in partnership with Pikitup, staged a sweeping clean-up campaign targeting Ward 56 in Rosettenville and Mabel Street and...
The City of Johannesburg is taking proactive steps to bolster urban resilience through collaborative partnerships aimed at fortifying city infrastructure and systems. In a joint initiative, the City of Johannesburg...
Maintaining the cleanliness of a bustling city like Johannesburg is no small feat, and the City recognises the invaluable role played by waste pickers or informal recyclers in upholding hygiene...
Johannesburg Water is dedicated to exploring alternative models to maximise the provision of quality water and sanitation services in the City. The entity is prioritising initiatives aimed at enhancing resilience...
Exciting new energy projects were inaugurated in the City of Johannesburg on Wednesday, 20 March 2024. The City now boasts a state-of-the-art substation in Fleurhof and a groundbreaking micro-grid project...
The City’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) hosted a panel discussion in anticipation of the official launch of the City’s Water Security Strategy. The Water Security Strategy has become...
Days such as Human Rights Day will forever spark emotion in a historically rich country like South Africa. It is a day that marks remarkable change following some very unpleasant...
The City of Johannesburg through Johannesburg Water is hard at work addressing the recent water shortages and system challenges experienced across the city....
On 21 March, the City of Johannesburg celebrates International Day of Forests, highlighting the crucial role that forests and trees play in fostering sustainability and prosperity....
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Hosted in the vibrant heart of Joburg, the fair was more than an event; it was a dynamic platform that championed inclusivity, knowledge-sharing, and accessibility within the art world...
The Joburg Market has hailed the successful hosting of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference—the first time the prestigious global event has been held on African soil....
The City of Johannesburg will institute a forensic investigation to determine who authorised the unlawful transfer of Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto to private hands—without the knowledge or approval of Council...
Botswana's burgeoning contemporary art scene takes centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg this weekend, offering a dedicated showcase within the fair's International Galleries Platform....
The City of Johannesburg has rolled out a high-impact, city-wide service delivery campaign aimed at restoring cleanliness and order, starting in the inner city (CBD) and recently moving into Region...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) board and executive team are intensifying oversight efforts through regular visits to various rental accommodation projects across the City....
The City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Department brought energy and excitement to Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia at the weekend for its annual CyaZeeVocaVoca Healthy Lifestyle Programme....
For over three decades, Titus Matlawe (57) has been a dedicated presence in the nursing profession, bringing the same passion and commitment to his work as he did when he...
City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers exciting opportunities to unlock Africa's agricultural potential and secure a stronger position in...
As Johannesburg gears up for the RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025, a leading showcase of contemporary African art, the event's INDEX project, titled “Invisible Thread," is set to highlight the...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that the first phase of the major rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Bree Street) is progressing well and remains on track for...
The 8th Annual Joburg Choral Music Festival took place on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at the famous Joburg Theatre, bringing together choirs and music lovers....
After more than a decade of planning, the R27 billion Southern Farms Mega City Project has officially broken ground at the Bushkoppies Site Camp in Region G of the City...
Nearly 500 Soweto residents converged at the Dhlamini Multipurpose Centre in Region D for the City of Johannesburg's final Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session....
In the heart of Alexandra, Johannesburg, Sister Idah Makgalemele leads with compassion and purpose as the facility manager at the Eastbank Health Clinic in Region E. Her journey through healthcare...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, has launched the development of a Universal Design Access Plan aimed at ensuring inclusive, accessible, and...
The City of Johannesburg is tackling service delivery challenges within the inner city through a high-impact programme recently launched by Executive Mayor Councillor Dada Morero....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), in partnership with Pikitup, the City's waste management service provider, is rolling out multi-million rand infrastructure development projects aimed at improving refuse removal and waste...