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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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Budget adjustments to boost service delivery and revenue collection

Council has approved the budget adjustments aimed at prioritising critical services, enhancing revenue collection, and addressing economic challenges impacting the city. The successful approval of operating expenditure (Opex) and capital...

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City of Johannesburg declares war on illegal advertising signs

The City of Johannesburg’s Development Planning Department has declared war on all illegal advertising boards and signs that have been erected in the City....
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Johannesburg Tourism Company Shines at ITB Berlin 2024

Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) proudly announces its triumphant participation at the ITB Berlin 2024 travel trade show...
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Pikitup’s strategy for a sustainable future

Pikitup, the City’s waste management entity aims to intensify existing and new programmes to develop a resilient, liveable, and sustainable urban environment, supported by infrastructure for a low-carbon economy. The...

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Hundreds of beneficiaries receive new homes in Lufhereng

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Anthea Leitch, along with MEC of Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development, Lebogang Maile, and Deputy...

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Office of the City’s Ombudsman creates awareness of its services

The Office of the Ombudsman of the City of Johannesburg held an information session at the Don Mateman Community Centre in Eldorado Park Region G on Thursday, 07 March 2024....
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Joburg joins Copenhagen to confront environmental challenges in Soweto

In a bold move towards addressing pressing environmental challenges, the cities of Johannesburg and Copenhagen officially launched a Strategic Sector Corporation aimed at tackling water supply, flood control, and climate...

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Residents and stakeholders urged to participate in the review of Land Use Scheme policy

The Department of Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg has called for a pre-consultation process as part of the review of the City’s Land Use Scheme policy of 2018....
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Residents to benefit as construction of Turffontein Clinic starts

With a 23-year track record in executing capital projects, the JDA is overseeing the construction of the Turffontein Clinic on behalf of the City of Johannesburg....
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City clinics combat obesity for lighter and healthier future

The City of Johannesburg observed World Obesity Day this week, drawing attention to a pressing global health concern....
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Protecting Futures: City of Joburg extends HPV vaccine drive

Health workers from the City of Joburg’s Health Department are continuing a mission to safeguard the health of female learners across public primary and special schools with the Human Papilloma...
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JPC lays foundation for ambitious housing solutions

The Joburg Property Company (JPC) is making significant strides in the fiscal period of 2023/24 to tackle housing and student accommodation shortages in Johannesburg, aiming to reshape the urban landscape...

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MMC Mgcina leads operation to demolish illegal structures in Region E

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Eunice Mgcina, led a multi-unit operation to demolish several illegally erected structures in Klipfontein...

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Tsalanang Games kick off with enthusiasm and resolve

The much-anticipated inauguration and draw of the 2024 Tsalanang Games unfolded on this week, heralding a month-long celebration of community, football, and solidarity. Set to start on 2 March and...

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MMC Makhafola’s Imbizo empowers unemployed health professionals

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, spearheaded an Imbizo (community meeting) at the Danie van Zyl...

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Tribute to legendary Gibson Kente leaves audience enthralled at Soweto Theatre

The Soweto Theatre on Bolani Road in Jabulani was recently transformed into a vibrant musical wonderland as the spirit of Gibson Kente, the father of black theatre, came alive through...

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Khoebo Opportunity Centre’s Entrepreneurs’ Day a runaway success

The tantalising aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the air, enveloping Jorissen Place Piazza in Braamfontein on Wednesday, February 28 2024. Curious visitors poured in to show their support...

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Speaker urges Student Councillors to excel and lead SA

The Speaker of the Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Margaret Arnolds, conducted an orientation for the Johannesburg Student Council at the weekend, emphasising the importance of an engaged...

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Joburg Launches Sa’s First Integrated Spatial Data and Planning System

The City of Johannesburg has launched South Africa's first Integrated Spatial Data Platform (ISDP) and Spatial Plan Management System (SPMS), marking a significant step towards modernising spatial planning and improving...
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Johannesburg Women in Business Drive Change and Collaboration in Region C

The success of the Women in Business Seminar in Region C has reaffirmed the power of women to lead with vision, collaboration, and resilience....
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Soweto Theatre Youth Orchestra Nurtures a New Generation of Musical Talent

The Soweto Theatre Youth Orchestra, under the banner of Joburg City Theatres, is redefining the cultural landscape in Soweto by nurturing a new wave of musical talent....
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City of Joburg Backs Deaf Awareness Month

On 28 August 2025, the Neema Foundation, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg's Department of Social Development, officially launched Deaf Awareness Month....
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City of Joburg Honours Bold and Brilliant Women Leaders

The City of Johannesburg honoured its dedicated women employees on Friday, 29 August 2025, at the annual Women's Day celebration under the theme: “She Leads: Bold, Brilliant and Beautiful."...
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Joburg Unveils New Borehole Application Process to Protect Groundwater

The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) has introduced a new borehole consent application process, set to take effect on 1 October 2025....
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Joburg Market’s CIO Leads Digital Future With Women at the Forefront

In the world of ICT – historically dominated by men – women are bringing fresh perspectives, empathy, and resilience to the table....
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City Embarks on Park-And-Ride Masterplan to Ease Traffic Congestion

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is developing a Park-and-Ride (P&R) Master Plan aimed at transforming the city's public transport system and...
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City of Joburg Hosts Indaba to Plan Cemeteries of the Future

​​The City of Johannesburg is hosting the South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) National Conference from 25 to 27 August 2025....
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City Power’s Qhakazile Mathebula Calls for Women to Lead in Energy Sector

Qhakazile Mathebula, City Power's Acting General Manager for Business Development, has called on women in engineering and energy to move beyond being task executors to becoming strategic thinkers, a shift...
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City Celebrates Phuti Lekoloane’s Volunteer of the Year Triumph

The City of Johannesburg's Sports and Recreation Department, under the Community Development directorate...
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Portia Motsepe: Inspiring Women to Lead With Honesty and Purpose

Portia Motsepe is a dynamic force in the digital media and communication field...
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Laura Vercueil Shares Joburg’s Boomtown Story With World

Tourism in Johannesburg is synonymous with heritage, vibrancy and a spirit of constant reinvention....
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Joburg Market Salutes Women Who Lead and Inspire

Women's Month is a reminder of the resilience and impact of women across South Africa....
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City of Joburg Strengthens Support for Township Economy

The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for township businesses, ensuring they are integrated into the City's broader economic agenda....
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Contra.joburg 2025 Transforms the Inner City Into a Live Canvas​

​​Johannesburg’s inner city continues to evolve as a hub of creativity and cultural exchange and Contra.Joburg is at the heart of that transformation....
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City of Joburg Brings Stability to 296 Riverside Families​

​The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements, in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Department, has allocated 296 beneficiaries at Riverside View, part of the government's commitment to provide dignified...
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City of Joburg Upgrades Public Toilets to Improve Safety and Dignity

As part of the Joburg Property Company's ongoing effort to upgrade public toilets across the City of Johannesburg, a team was recently dispatched to the Booysens facility to assess the...
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