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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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World Cities Day: Joburg builds sustainable future

World Cities Day is globally observed today, Tuesday, 31 October 2023. In observance of World Cities Day 2023, the City of Johannesburg echoes the call of the United Nations’ Habitat...

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Joburg Zoo Halloween transports young and old to ghastly ghost land​

For one night only, the Johannesburg Zoo was transformed into a ghastly ghost land and superheroes and characters were gathered together under the stars....
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Team Joburg victorious at the 2023 OR Tambo Soncini Games

Joburg hosted and won the 2023 OR Tambo Soncini Games, celebrating youth talent, disability inclusion, and global solidarity. The tournament showcased rising athletes and strengthened international ties through sport and...
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Joyful experience at the Joburg Zoo to mark Senior Citizens Month

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo treated senior citizens from Doornkop and Phiri to a joyful day with the Big 5, filled with laughter, dancing, and heart-warming first-time encounters with wildlife....
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Joburg Zoo Owloween transports young and old to ghastly ghost land

Owloween 2023 turned Johannesburg Zoo into a spooky fantasy world, uniting superheroes, villains, and families for a magical night of costumes, thrills, a haunted house, kids’ rides, and a live...
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Fighter Mabel shares her cancer journey to spread hope

After a difficult year battling breast cancer, Metrobus employee Mabel Moshori completed treatment through courage, faith, and determination. Now back at work, she urges women to prioritise early detection and...
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Mayor Gwamanda leads accelerated service delivery drive in Region E​

​​Sewerage blockages, crime, blinking traffic lights, dysfunctional streetlights and maintenance were among the issues that took centre stage during an accelerated service delivery drive in Region E this week....
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​Get ready for a spectacular Halloween at Joburg Zoo​

​​Get ready for an enchanted halloween night at the Johannesburg Zoo....
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Newtown Precinct to host SA’s leg of the African Throne Tour

The African Throne Tour, led by Nasty C and Cassper Nyovest, concludes in Newtown with a historic finale at Mary Fitzgerald Square, celebrating African music, unity, and Johannesburg’s vibrant cultural...
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City launches digital skills courses with Microsoft SA and Afrika Tikkun

City of Joburg Libraries, with Microsoft SA and Afrika Tikkun, have launched free digital literacy courses, giving young people industry-recognised tech skills and accessible learning tools to boost employability and...
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Joburg’s Climate Action Plan webinars illuminate path to a resilient future​

​The Environment and Infrastructure Services Department's (EISD) Climate Change Unit is actively engaged in disseminating knowledge and encouraging collective action toward achieving the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP)....
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Discover the Summer splendour of Johannesburg​

​Johannesburg, South Africa's largest metropolis, known for its remarkable resilience through numerous rebuilds is offering both residents and visitors a cornucopia of events, activities, and attractions this summer....
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Get ready for a spectacular Owloween at Joburg Zoo

Johannesburg Zoo’s enchanting Owloween returns on 28 October, promising spooky fun, magical Wonderland characters, treats, thrills, and a live Rugby World Cup screening — all in one unforgettable night under...
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Metrobus rolls out first-of-its-kind technology on its buses

The City of Johannesburg has launched Metrobus’s new Intelligent Transport System in the age of digital revolution....
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SA runners aim to challenge foreign dominance at Soweto Marathon​

As runners gear up for the upcoming Soweto Marathon, South African athletes are poised to challenge the longstanding dominance of foreigners, particularly Ethiopians, Kenyans, and Lesotho nationals. This showdown will...

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Human Settlements MMC hands over more than 100 title deeds

The City of Joburg handed over 139 title deeds in Tshepisong, marking a major step toward secure home ownership and affirming its commitment to dignity, stability, and future housing opportunities...
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Unethical leaders come under fire from Joburg Student Council

Councillors, including government employees and members of the public mismanaging community funds should be held accountable....
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JDA Completes Rea Vaya BRT Alexandra bus depot access road

The JDA has completed the Rea Vaya Alexandra Bus Depot Access Road, boosting Phase 1C operations and enhancing public transport infrastructure, while creating jobs and exceeding SMME targets in the...
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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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