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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Tree lovers should not be alarmed at seeing trees being removed along the Braamfontein Spruit in Parkhurst and surrounding areas....
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). In the...
Transnet’s Phelophepa Healthcare Train has arrived in Soweto, offering two weeks of affordable medical, dental, eye care and counselling services, plus extensive outreach to schools and communities, bringing vital healthcare...
Flawless dance moves dazzle audience at Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre...
The City of Johannesburg has embarked on an exciting quest to find rising stars who will proudly represent it at the 2023 OR Tambo Soncini games this October....
Blairgowrie Recreation Centre is being transformed through a hands-on community beautification project led by Cllr Lucinda Harman, uniting residents in an innovative, collaborative effort to revitalise public spaces across Ward...
Rea Vaya’s Phase 1C expansion reaches Gandhi Square, where new BRT stations will be constructed by the JDA, bringing temporary traffic disruptions but long-term improvements to one of Joburg’s busiest...
John Kani’s iconic play Nothing But The Truth returns to Theatre on the Square from 3–21 October, offering a powerful exploration of family, exile, and South Africa’s apartheid struggle, performed...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has started construction work to rehabilitate the Kilburn Street culvert infrastructure in Discovery, Roodepoort....
The Soweto Cheese and Wine Festival drew over 500 patrons to the Soweto Theatre, offering fine local wines, curated cheeses, vibrant music and artisan showcases, creating a lively cultural celebration...
The Spar Women’s Challenge Jozi 2023 brought thousands together at Marks Park for a vibrant celebration of women’s strength, resilience, and community spirit, with Ethiopian athlete Selam Gebre taking first...
Forces beyond our control determine the conditions of our birth, but with enough ingenuity and a certain amount of audacity, we can rise above our limitations to reach for the...
Wine lovers are in for a treat as WineX returns to Sandton, offering three nights of tastings, gourmet pairings, and interactions with award-winning winemakers, showcasing over 800 exceptional South African...
The vision for a modern, integrated, 3236m2 multipurpose centre in Midrand, Region A, is a step closer with the first phase of the development now completed....
The MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Anthea Leitch, joined attendees at the 19th Annual Soweto Pride march and festivities to represent the City of Johannesburg and show its commitment to...
As Reggie Moloi, a Senior Manager of Cemeteries and Crematoria for Joburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), prepares to bid his colleagues goodbye at the end of September 2023, he...
Northern Joburg’s busiest throughfare has officially been renamed Winnie Mandela Drive in a historic tribute to one of South Africa's most iconic political figures....
The vibrant streets of the Johannesburg inner-city witnessed a surge of activity as thousands of enthusiastic runners and walkers participated in the 10km Absa Run Your City Race at Mary...
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The City of Johannesburg hosted a Community-Based Planning (CBP) session for Region F at the South Rand Recreation Centre on Saturday, 12 October 2024....
"While the spotlight typically shines on the actors and performers, a theatre truck driver can also wow the crowd in his own way," chuckles Mankgonyane Johannes Kgatuke, who is Johannesburg's...
In a renewed effort to combat crime and enhance public safety, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has formalised a significant partnership with the Gauteng Province and the City of...
For two decades, the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has been a game changer in providing affordable housing to thousands of residents....
The City of Johannesburg's Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) and the Gauteng Department of Environment conducted random diesel vehicle emission testing on Thursday, 10 October 2024, as part of...
The City of Johannesburg is stepping into a more modern and sustainable future with the launch of its Community Innovation Challenge and Awards 2024....
She is well-travelled, skilled and now a new addition to Johannesburg Tourism....
The city-wide Kiddies Games, a flagship programme of the Department of Community Development’s Sport and Recreation directorate, concluded yesterday with an exhilarating display of youthful energy and athleticism at the...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City of Johannesburg's infrastructure development arm, has been making steady progress on the construction of the Bertrams Multipurpose Centre....
Region D, in partnership with Ravens on Mission, recently hosted a vibrant holiday program at the Protea Glen Local Grounds, Extension 4, in Ward 14....
The Spar Women's Challenge brought vibrant energy to Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia, as women of all ages and fitness levels came together for an inspiring day of racing...
The City of Johannesburg kicked off its first Community-Based Planning (CBP) session for 2024 on Saturday, 05 October 2024 at the Bramfischerville Multipurpose Centre (MPCC) in Region C....
The City of Johannesburg proudly hosted an electrifying Formula 1 “Showrun" on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in the bustling heart of Sandton....
The City of Johannesburg hosted an induction for Municipal Entities and Group Advisory Committees at the iconic Soweto Theatre, organised by the City's Group Governance Department, on Thursday, 3 October...
The City of Johannesburg is set to showcase its dynamic energy with an action-packed weekend of exciting events, highlighting its top-tier infrastructure and rich cultural diversity, while prioritising the safety...
While many are still waking up, people like Lucas Chiloane are already having a quick cup of coffee before heading to because the city's waste doesn't wait for anyone....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) recently kicked off Operation Restore in Region C to address road defects in Roodepoort and surrounding areas....
Support cycling safety in Johannesburg by joining the City's first-ever Safe Cycling Awareness Ride this Sunday, 6 October, at 08am. Starting from Metro Park in Braamfontein, this 25km ride will...