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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Dubbed Gauteng's most beautiful marathon, the Joburg City Marathon started at the Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre in Kibler Park, south of Joburg, with arrival time set for 5:30am....
Swiss professional golfer Chiara Tamburlini returns to the Joburg Ladies Open this week to defend her title at Modderfontein Golf Club....
The City of Johannesburg's Integrated Development Plan (IDP) summit in Roodepoort City Hall marked a pivotal moment for community engagement as residents gathered to shape the future of their wards...
The City of Johannesburg Council has officially approved the Zandspruit Urban Development Framework (UDF) 2024, marking a significant milestone in the commitment to sustainable urban development....
Joburg Market has empowered its workforce through the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) study bursary, enabling staff to gain critical skills that drive departmental growth....
Five trainee accountants from the City of Johannesburg have achieved professional success by passing the rigorous South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) examination, the...
The City took a significant step toward smarter urban mobility with the successful launch of free Wi-Fi at Rea Vaya stations across Johannesburg....
The Department of Health held a special Employee Appreciation Awards Ceremony recently to celebrate the dedication of its long-serving employees....
Women should not merely participate in urban development but drive meaningful change—this was the resounding message from Helen Botes, Acting Chief Operating Officer of the City of Johannesburg and former...
After 36 years of dedicated service, the City of Johannesburg's esteemed building inspector, André van der Walt, is hanging up his hard hat....
For Xolile Maswanganyi, who was recently appointed Manager: Tourism Sector Support at Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC), it marks a full-circle moment in her career....
Rosebank Mall is set to ignite northern Joburg with a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture at the Mexican Street Feast on Saturday, 1 March....
The City of Johannesburg’s Engineering Centre of Excellence is gearing for significant change from Tuesday, 1 April 2025 and that’s no joke....
Joburg Ladies Open, which is less than a week away, promises to be an exciting tournament with top players from around the globe competing for a share of the €300...
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure arm of the City of Johannesburg, completed the rehabilitation and upgrade of the eastern stormwater channel and adjoining stormwater systems in Orange Grove,...
Amid Johannesburg's rapid informal settlement growth, City Power is making significant progress in expanding electricity access....
In a momentous occasion for residents and literary enthusiasts, the City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero, together with Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO Themba Mathibe, JDA Board Chair...
Leaders, policymakers, and experts from across Africa gathered over four days in Johannesburg at the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests to highlight the vital role of urban forests in...