Newsroom

Welcome to the Newsroom page, your hub for the latest updates, announcements, and stories from our community. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage on local events, council decisions, public services, and community initiatives. Explore our curated content to stay connected with everything happening in our city.

A decade of weaving dreams, stitching together hope and wrapping South Africa in a blanket of warmth, 67 Blankets for Mandela Day stands as a beacon of unity and compassion,...

Come experience a Valentine’s like no other! Prepare for a night of pure magic as Joel Zuma takes centre stage, serenading you with timeless classics and soulful melodies that will...

The Klipspruit Multipurpose Centre has blossomed from a simple soccer field into a dynamic sports haven, proudly adjoining the Sharpa Nike Centre. Since its inauguration in 2021 in Pimville, this...

The Rabie Ridge Community Hall and Library in northern Johannesburg have been transformed after renovations and refurbishments spearheaded by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). The reopening marks a new chapter...

The shortage of quality and affordable student accommodation has become one of the major challenges facing the higher education sector in South Africa. It is for this reason that the...

The City’s chartered accountant (CA) training programme has recently achieved an elevated status, now classified as medium risk by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) reaccreditation process. This...

The City of Johannesburg recently convened the Inner City Partnership Forum at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre, chaired by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda. This forum follows a comprehensive oversight...

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is on a mission to resurface the City’s roads as part of its commitment to enhancing the City’s infrastructure. This extensive initiative encompasses asphalt overlays,...

Buckle up Johannesburg! Get ready to cheer for the unstoppable force that is Phindile Makhanye, a 26-year-old dynamo who’s making waves on the global stage! From the sandy shores of...

City entities joined forces on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, during an Accelerated Service Delivery (ASD) drive in Region G. It marked the second day of the drive in Region G,...

The City of Johannesburg secured an unqualified audit for 2022/23, with Joburg Market and Johannesburg City Theatres achieving clean audits, reflecting stronger governance, resilience and improved financial performance....

Step into a realm where the soul finds its voice and stories pulsate with raw emotion. The Joburg Theatre becomes a portal to a soul-stirring journey as For Colored Girls...

As the new state-of-the-art Naledi Clinic takes shape, the community is witnessing the tangible realisation of the City of Johannesburg’s commitment to fostering a healthier tomorrow. One key focus area...

In a move to fortify road safety, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) launched a campaign against reckless drivers and lawbreakers throughout the festive season and into the new year....

Lufuno Mashau, the recently appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), joined the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) with just two months remaining in the previous financial year. Despite this brief tenure, the...

Celebrating its 25th year as a cultural treasure in Sandton, Theatre on the Square is set to dazzle audiences with a dynamic line-up of performances throughout the first quarter of...

The City of Johannesburg has taken a bold stand against the environmental degradation. Concerns by residents regarding persistent air pollution have propelled the city’s Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) to act....

The MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Anthea Leitch, handed over keys to historical stock of RDP units at a ceremony attended by Executive Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda on Monday, 29 January...

Filter by Date
Filter by Date
The City of Johannesburg's Office of the Speaker marked Heritage Day with a heartfelt celebration alongside senior citizens at Clean Touch Administration Services in Orange Farm....
The streets of Joburg's inner city pulsed with palpable energy as thousands of runners and walkers celebrated Heritage Day by participating in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on...
​The City of Johannesburg marked National Arbor Month with a major greening drive aimed at planting one million trees in support of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment's National...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), acting on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is nearing completion of the Selby Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) depot—an essential infrastructure upgrade set...
​​The City of Johannesburg is tightening the screws on its worst defaulters, who now face the removal of their entire electricity infrastructure – including meters – under its aggressive credit...
​The 9th Annual Silent Walk & Run was held on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia....
The Joburg Market participated in the Mpumalanga Farmers Day in Standerton recently....
It's been two months since the Randburg Customer Service Centre officially reopened its doors after a two-year closure and its service now runs like a well-oiled machine....
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Community Development, through its Sports and Recreation directorate, together with title sponsor African Bank and other partners, officially launched the prestigious 2025 African Bank...
​​The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED), together with its partners, successfully hosted Day 2 of the seminar on “Unlocking the Potential of Industrial Parks for an Inclusive...
City Power has intensified its crackdown on electricity theft following a successful operation in Rabie Ridge Extension 5 on Monday, 15 September 2025....
City of Johannesburg Mayor Cllr Dada Morero has sent a powerful message to G20 conveners, urging them to recognise the indispensable role of cities in addressing global challenges, provide the...
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements recently hosted a beneficiary education session at Helderkruin Retirement Village in Region C, focusing on the well-being, safety, and dignity of its...
The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is committed to positioning Johannesburg as a premier destination for both local and international visitors....
With the average age of a South African farmer now standing at 62, concerns about the sustainability of the agricultural sector and long-term food security are mounting....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is pleased to announce that L​ilian Ngoyi Street will officially reopen to traffic on Friday, 12 September 2025, following the successful completion of Phase 1...
​​​​The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) is reviewing the Waste Management By-Law as part of its commitment to strengthen regulation, protect public health and the environment,...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, led a high-impact service delivery operation in Region A's Ivory...

Search

Looking for something? type in the search box below, and we will try to find it for you.