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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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​Speaker of Council pledges inclusivity in the City​

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,...
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Phase 1 of Strathavon Stream Stormwater Project completed

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...
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Mayor Gwamanda launches city’s Water Security Strategy

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...
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Licensing Truck brings services closer to communities

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...
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City leadership engages youth at inaugural IDP session

The City of Johannesburg convened its inaugural Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting with a focus on youth engagement on Tuesday, March 26, 2024....
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City ramps up its efforts during TB Awareness Month

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...
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SA cities showcase leadership in build resilience through just and equitable transition

A landmark South African Dialogue, ‘Building City Resilience Through a Just and Equitable Transition’ recently concluded in Johannesburg....
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Update on the Watt Street public environment project

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...
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Ex-Joburg Open sponsor’s invitee wins Stella Artois Players Championship

Former Joburg Open sponsor’s invitee, Heinrich Bruiners, claimed victory at the Stella Artois Players Championship on Sunday, 24 March 2024....
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Collaborative clean-up campaign transforms wards 56 and 57

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...

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Joburg spearheads efforts to foster urban resilience

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...

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Human Rights Day celebration highlight contribution of waste pickers

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...
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Joburg Water enhances water and sanitation services in the City

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...
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Johannesburg unveils innovative energy projects in Fleurhof and Alexandra

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...
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City of Johannesburg’s Panel Discussion on the Water Security Strategy

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...

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City leadership wishes all a positive Human Rights Day

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...

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Joburg Water hard at work to restore water throughout the City

The City of Johannesburg through Johannesburg Water is hard at work addressing the recent water shortages and system challenges experienced across the city....
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International Day of Forests: New solutions for better, healthier cities

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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Let Soweto’s McBirdie expose you to quieter side of the hood

The vibrant township of Soweto, which has rich political history, is increasingly becoming the go to place to discover a multitude of bird life, thanks to Raymond Ramapolokeng and his...

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Lenasia’s bright sparks exposed to coding

The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services (LIS) has introduced coding activities in libraries particularly for the youth as part of spreading digital literacy. LIS introduced computer science through...

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Aerobics session provide residents with extra vitamin D

​Sport and Recreation in regions E and A offered aerobics sessions concurrently as part of a healthy lifestyle programme on Saturday, October 1 2022. City of Johannesburg officials hosted the...

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Young Voice Academy hosts successful sports day

The unstoppable duo behind Young Voice Academy (YOVA), Raphelang Simente and Cathrine Chibweza, are still hard at work and shooting for the stars. The two are familiar faces in Dobsonville...

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JDA starts Transport Month with construction of Sandton BRT stations

Students from Wits University’s School of Construction, Economics and Management recently visited four projects currently undertaken by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). Reflector vests and hard hats were the order...

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Wits students tour JDA inner city developments

Students from Wits University’s School of Construction, Economics and Management recently visited four projects currently undertaken by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). Reflector vests and hard hats were the order...

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Information Regulator and City host International Day for Universal Access to Information​

​​As part of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Information Regulator in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and other institutions hosted a public engagement to educate...
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A humdinger awaits revellers at the ‘Galaxy947Move’ jamboree​

Joburg’s most listened to commercial regional radio station, 947 has partnered with global electronics device producer, Samsung, to host a two-day music extravaganza dubbed Galaxy947Move at Prime View Adventure and...
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​Lookout for more public art installations reflecting Joburg’s history​

​With a slew of new public art projects on the horizon, the City of Johannesburg in all its artistic splendour, is not finished with enhancing and commissioning new immovable historical...
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The City’s virtual open day makes a ​comeback

​​The City of Johannesburg’s Group Finance Department will host another virtual Open Day to help customers with their queries on Saturday, 01 October 2022....
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City joins Prasa as it reclaims Florida train station​

The City of Joburg’s Region C was abuzz with tractors, trucks and chainsaws among other cleaning tools as employees from the Joburg Roads Agency, City Parks and other entities in...
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​SA Basketball Masters players scoop gold medals at the SAMBA

​​The South African Masters Basketball Tournament (SAMBA) was held at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre from 22 to 25 September 2022...
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​LGBTIA+ Legacy Games launch creates excitement among participants​

On Friday, 23 September 2022, the Brixton Multipurpose Centre was alive with excitement, smiles, and joy as a culture of combating homophobia in football was fostered....
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​Main Street gets timely makeover after upgrade​

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku, and Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) Chief Executive Officer Mokgema Mongane conducted oversight of...
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Joburg and Seychelles Tourism explore new gateways​

​The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) and the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) are set to reach new heights by positioning Johannesburg as the gateway to the Seychelles....
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M1 and M2 highways painted red as Joburgers run the City​

​The pulse of Joburg slowed to a less frantic pace as thousands of runners descended on the inner city for the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10km race at the...
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City joins Alex senior citizens to celebrate heritage month​

​Political leaders of the City of Johannesburg converged on Alexandra to pay homage to the township’s senior citizens as part of Heritage Month celebrations....
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City’s own Brümilda Swartbooi readies to join the big hitters

​“The City of gold not only called me to fulfil my true purpose of storytelling. It also called me to reach new heights in my karate training,” says Brümilda Swartbooi,...
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