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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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​​Moraka is at the forefront of Joburg’s financial​ renewal

At just 34, Joburg’s GCFO Tebogo Moraka is driving financial stability and digital transformation, steering the City through major challenges with a bold, tech-driven vision for smarter, sustainable service delivery....
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​Regional Councillors Forum calls for tougher by law enforcement in inner city​

he recent Regional Councillors Forum meeting hosted by the City of Johannesburg’s Region F, served as a valuable platform for councillors to receive feedback regarding service delivery issues....
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​Region E’s Mohlatlego building dreams through passion and dedication

Mohlatlego Nakeng has been working tirelessly as a General Worker at Wendywood Centre in Region E striving to make the City a better place....
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​MMC Sekwaila urges businesses to stop illegal waste dumping​

Councillor Jack Sekwaila, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), has issued a plea to the business community in Johannesburg, urging them...
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​Davids’ tribute to Whitney Houston leaves audiences in awe​

Whitney Houston’s fanatics were treated to 14 days of a musical bliss as the world – renowned vocalist Belinda Davids graced the iconic Mandela Theatre stage with her exceptional talent...
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​Retail festival marks 50 years of Sandton City​

​Sandton City, the premier shopping destination in Africa, is celebrating five decades of retail with an exquisite one-day shopping festival set to captivate patrons with exclusive offers, extraordinary experiences, and...
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​New Lehae Library opens whole new world for young and old​

Since its official opening three months ago, the City of Johannesburg’s Lehae Library has been improving the lives of community members and creating a brighter future for its users....
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Spectacular children’s event has everyone drenched in joy

The Bertha Solomon Recreation Centre was buzzing with youthful energy. The occasion? A spectacular children’s event that promised laughter, learning and fun....
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​Orange Farm Library blends young and old experiences during National Book Week​

​​National Book Week at Orange Farm Library was not just about books, it bridged generations, preserved stories and celebrated the love of learning....
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​City of Joburg ready to welcome visitors during Tourism Month ​

September, spring, sunshine and Sho’t Left are all ideal changes to look forward to as the City transitions into a new season, which screams travel and tourism....
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​Always look at challenges as opportunities: Negrita

The secret to Negrita Faulmann’s 40 years at the City is passion and love for her job. She plans on tackling the remaining two years before retirement with the same...
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​Sekwaila leads observance of International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies​

Councillor Jack Sekwaila spearheaded a comprehensive clean-up campaign and public education drive in Meadowlands, Soweto, to mark the International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies on Thursday, 7 September....
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​Emergency responders powered with wellness techniques​

​​In celebration of physiotherapy week, City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Service and the Johannesburg Metropolitan District Rehabilitation exposed emergency responders to new techniques to support their work fitness at Florida...
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​City Power launches smart prepaid metres in Alex​

Councillor Jack Sekwaila, and City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava have launched the first phase of smart prepayment metres in Alexandra, in the north of Johannesburg, in a pivotal step towards...
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​Joburg Tourism supports launch of DP World Lions cricket season​

As part of its Tourism Month activities, the City of Johannesburg and Joburg Tourism Company are excited to support Gauteng Central Lions Cricket as they launched the DP World Lion’s...
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​City receives vital technical support for climate-resilient infrastructure​

Johannesburg has received crucial technical support for climate-resilient infrastructure following the C40 Mayor's Roundtable and CFO Technical Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya....
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​Drieziek Multipurpose Centre’s swimming pool gets final touches​

Residents of Drieziek are waiting to dive into a new era of aquatic excellence, thanks to the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) near completion of a new, state-of-the-art swimming pool....
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​City calls for united action for World Cleanup Day​

With World Cleanup Day fast approaching, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, Pikitup and Joburg Tourism are united in a call to residents to participate in actively cleaning and beautifying the...
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​​Mayor Phalatse marshals troops at relaunch of A Re Sebetseng

That is how the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatase, kicked off the official relaunch of #AreSebetseng in Newclare, Region B, on Friday, 6 May 2022....
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​Inseparable pair at the pinnacle of crime prevention

nspector Peter September is a well-respected officer in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and an award-winning dog handler....
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​Getting basics right tops the agenda in Region A hybrid IDP meeting

Johannesburg's multi-party government is determined to build a liveable, resilient and sustainable City to transform and improve the daily lived experience of its residents....
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​City pilots new way of generating key inner-city data​

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) and the Department of Development Planning: City Transformation have launched an innovative project that develops and pilots the City of Johannesburg's first Inner City Spatial...
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​City gives hope to scores of unemployed youth​​

The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse gave a high-level presentation to the people of Region C in Roodepoort on Saturday, 30 April 2022 at Cosmo City Multipurpose Hall...
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​Salthiel Mabeba on a mission to stamp out crime in Region A

In the three years since holding the position of Area Manager in the JMPD Security Service, Salthiel Mabeba has already ensured that he prioritises sites that have valuable equipment such...

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​Joburg City Parks and Zoo launches Litchi Park

Marked with its evergreen grass, playground elements, outdoor fitness equipment and amenities, the newly launched Litchi Park is ready to become another recreational facility for children in Soweto to enjoy....

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​Joburg Mayoral Cup takes centre stage

The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation Directorate, in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Education, successfully hosted the Joburg Mayoral Cup for pupils under the age of 15....

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Joburg Art Gallery remembers Gerard Sekoto

The Johannesburg Art Gallery has honoured the father of urban black art and South Africa’s leading musician, Gerard Sekoto, by staging the Sekoto Youth Festival and Sekoto Dialogue. Sekoto was...

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MMC Development Planning, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku held a Blitz​

The City’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku held a Blitz on Friday, 22 April 2022 at 178 Oxford Road, Illovo Junction, Sandton. The...

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City leadership promises to tackle to Region G challenges

Residents of Region G filled up Finetown Multipurpose Centre on Saturday, 23 April 2022, during the City of Johannesburg’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP). ​Acting on behalf of the Executive Mayor...

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Small-scale farming gains momentum in Region A

​​Vegetable gardening is increasingly becoming a sustainable source of food security and income for many residents. Through assistance from the City of Johannesburg’s Food Resilience unit, communities are growing vegetables...

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Games 4 Change launching pad for future female soccer stars​

The City of Johannesburg’s Sports and Recreation (Region C) successfully hosted the Games 4 Change: Ladies Top 8 Football Spectacular Launch and Draw at Roodepoort Theatre last week. The Games...

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​Hard-working Hannah honoured to speak at her graduation ceremony

A difficult year proved to be no obstacle for Hannah Kirkwood. The cherry on top was being selected to deliver a speech at her graduation ceremony and receiving a standing...

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Political parties call for visible service delivery in SOCA debate

Following the State of the City Address (SOCA) by Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, political parties debated the address on Friday, 22 April 2022, at...

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​Joburg oversight committee chairs tackle violence against women and children

The City of Johannesburg’s chairpersons of portfolio committees, who are predominantly men, descended on Alexandra on Wednesday morning, 20 April 2022, to get young and old men, to take responsibility...

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​Our ancestors deserve better, MMC tells residents as squatters invade graveyards

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Cllr Mpho Phalatse, delivered her maiden the State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber today, 21 April...

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​​Men urged to partner with the City to fight GBV

“Our men, brothers, fathers and sons are considerately left unsure of themselves. They are not so confident of what they have to offer to the society, in the workplace, marriage,...

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