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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The Riverside View Social Housing Project represents a pivotal chapter in the City of Johannesburg’s pursuit of equitable living conditions, said Anthea Leitch, the MMC for Human Settlements in the...
The City of Johannesburg and Joburg Water marked World Water Week by urging residents to save water, embrace innovation, and help protect the city’s growing water needs through simple conservation...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele visited the family of 13-year-old Tylin Nxumalo after her discriminatory expulsion, condemning racism and pledging stronger civic education to promote inclusion and protect children’s rights in Johannesburg...
The Chair of Chairs in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lloyd Phillips, held a multi-stakeholder forum at the Metro Centre in Braamfontein to find solutions to issues related to unrehabilitated...
PIER officer Mohamad Shariff Mahri reflects on 40 years of service, where he became a lifeline to communities through rescue work, counselling, and outreach—proving that his calling to help others...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele honoured Tshegofatso Pule’s memory with her family, using the moment to amplify the fight against gender-based violence and urge stronger community protection from dangers linked to illegal...
Over 50 female entrepreneurs were empowered at the City’s Opportunity Centre at the Joburg Market on Thursday, 17 August 2023. The programme themed at ‘Women in Business Evolve’ hosted by...
The JDA and Quadrant Systems donated sanitary pads to 980 girls at David Makhubo Secondary School, supporting dignity, education, and empowerment while highlighting how public–private partnerships can uplift young women...
Regional Director Irene Mafune leads Johannesburg’s bustling Region F with focus and resilience, championing women in leadership while driving urban management, service delivery, and a vision for a cleaner, safer,...
The JRA has re-commissioned its Booysens asphalt plant after a year-long shutdown, restoring in-house asphalt production to boost road maintenance efficiency, cut costs, and accelerate resurfacing and pothole repair across...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) hosted a dynamic engagement session for the Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) engineering students...
City Power has begun rolling out free smart meters across Johannesburg, replacing outdated units before the 2024 TID deadline to improve energy management, reduce load-shedding impacts, and enhance security through...
The newly refurbished Mayibuye Clinic now serves over 500 patients daily, offering improved spaces, better screening, and expanded child immunisation services, strengthening access to quality primary healthcare for communities in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, recently held a Social Workers’ Imbizo....
The past weekend was action packed with the women’s football teams competing to be the tournament winners....
The City of Johannesburg and Spar donated 10 000 school shoes across seven regions, uplifting vulnerable pupils and boosting their confidence during Mandela Month, with heartfelt celebrations at schools in...
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, recently held a Social Workers’ Imbizo....
Sister Samukelisiwe Shezi turned personal tragedy into purpose, finding her calling in nursing. Now serving Marlboro’s Thoko Mngoma Clinic, she brings compassion, faith, and dedication to every patient she cares...
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Hosted in the vibrant heart of Joburg, the fair was more than an event; it was a dynamic platform that championed inclusivity, knowledge-sharing, and accessibility within the art world...
The Joburg Market has hailed the successful hosting of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference—the first time the prestigious global event has been held on African soil....
The City of Johannesburg will institute a forensic investigation to determine who authorised the unlawful transfer of Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto to private hands—without the knowledge or approval of Council...
Botswana's burgeoning contemporary art scene takes centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg this weekend, offering a dedicated showcase within the fair's International Galleries Platform....
The City of Johannesburg has rolled out a high-impact, city-wide service delivery campaign aimed at restoring cleanliness and order, starting in the inner city (CBD) and recently moving into Region...
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) board and executive team are intensifying oversight efforts through regular visits to various rental accommodation projects across the City....
The City of Johannesburg's Sport and Recreation Department brought energy and excitement to Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia at the weekend for its annual CyaZeeVocaVoca Healthy Lifestyle Programme....
For over three decades, Titus Matlawe (57) has been a dedicated presence in the nursing profession, bringing the same passion and commitment to his work as he did when he...
City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers exciting opportunities to unlock Africa's agricultural potential and secure a stronger position in...
As Johannesburg gears up for the RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2025, a leading showcase of contemporary African art, the event's INDEX project, titled “Invisible Thread," is set to highlight the...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that the first phase of the major rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Bree Street) is progressing well and remains on track for...
The 8th Annual Joburg Choral Music Festival took place on Sunday, 11 May 2025, at the famous Joburg Theatre, bringing together choirs and music lovers....
After more than a decade of planning, the R27 billion Southern Farms Mega City Project has officially broken ground at the Bushkoppies Site Camp in Region G of the City...
Nearly 500 Soweto residents converged at the Dhlamini Multipurpose Centre in Region D for the City of Johannesburg's final Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session....
In the heart of Alexandra, Johannesburg, Sister Idah Makgalemele leads with compassion and purpose as the facility manager at the Eastbank Health Clinic in Region E. Her journey through healthcare...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, has launched the development of a Universal Design Access Plan aimed at ensuring inclusive, accessible, and...
The City of Johannesburg is tackling service delivery challenges within the inner city through a high-impact programme recently launched by Executive Mayor Councillor Dada Morero....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), in partnership with Pikitup, the City's waste management service provider, is rolling out multi-million rand infrastructure development projects aimed at improving refuse removal and waste...