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....
Newsroom
Welcome to the Newsroom page, your hub for the latest updates, announcements, and stories from our community. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage on local events, council decisions, public services, and community initiatives. Explore our curated content to stay connected with everything happening in our city.
The SA India Day Carnival returns to Wanderers Stadium with vibrant performances, cultural fusion, Indian cuisine, and family-friendly entertainment—bringing the colours, flavours, and spirit of India to the heart of...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele marked Women’s Day in Alexandra, honouring the township’s resilient women and emphasising their vital role in shaping families, communities, and the nation’s social and economic progress....
MMC Anthea Leitch honoured Women’s Day by supporting GBV survivors in Eldorado Park and Davidsonville, urging action, stronger protections, and renewed community resolve to empower women and confront gender-based violence....
City Power has expressed satisfaction with the apprehension of three individuals, one of whom is an employee of the entity, for their involvement in cable theft and vandalism. The trio...
The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, visited Amakhosikazi Amahle home, which is an organisation in Alexandra that looks after physically challenged children and adults....
The JDA has begun constructing a new Rea Vaya BRT station in Sandton, triggering temporary lane reductions and detours. Once complete, the project will boost public transport capacity and improve...
UJ’s groundbreaking SIM|BIO|ART exhibition showcases Africa’s first creative microbiology biolab, where artists use living materials to explore climate, culture, and innovation—positioning the continent at the forefront of bioart research....
GIS Specialist Roxanne-Pyal Parthab overcame financial hurdles to build a thriving career in geoinformatics, now helping shape Joburg’s digital future while inspiring women to pursue opportunities in this evolving, tech-driven...
The City of Johannesburg’s Sports and Recreation under Community Development in partnership with Spar distributed Bata school shoes to Orange Grove Primary School pupils on Tuesday, 1 August 2023....
The JDA has begun construction of the Chris Hani Sports Complex in Orange Farm, a modern multi-facility development set to boost youth sports, enhance public spaces, and create a vibrant...
Nestlé Bar-One partnered with the City to install a full backup power system at Randburg Library, ensuring uninterrupted study spaces and reliable access to online services during loadshedding....
The City of Johannesburg and Spar gifted new Bata school shoes to Orange Grove Primary pupils as part of a Mandela Month drive aiming to distribute 10 000 pairs and...
The City of Johannesburg maintains its unwavering resilience in the face of economic pressures and a recent downgrade by Global Credit Rating Company Limited ("GCR")....
The City of Johannesburg is strengthening support for employees battling substance abuse through its Employee Assistance Programme, promoting rehabilitation over discipline to ensure safer workplaces and compassionate, health-focused intervention....
Joburg’s new e-Health programme will digitise patient records across all clinics, enabling easier access, faster service, mobile booking for chronic patients, and improved continuity of care as the City moves...
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo and the DSI are hosting National Science Week, engaging 3 000 pupils with hands-on STEM activities and demonstrations to inspire future scientists and showcase local...
Soweto Theatre’s Legends Tribute Concert honours music icon Babsy Mlangeni with powerful performances by top artists, celebrating his legacy and influence while taking audiences on a nostalgic musical journey....
Property owners who missed the 2023 valuation objection window can still challenge their property values via a Section 78 query, requesting a review with evidence at the City’s Valuations Administration...
Search
Filter by Date
For the next 11 months, Impala Crescent Primary School will have bragging rights after scooping the 2021 Young Creatives Relay Story Competition....
Through its Community Development department, the City of Johannesburg runs its holiday programme as one of its key initiatives....
The recent partial reopening of the Johannesburg City Library has reignited a love for literature and learning among its dedicated members....
World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April 2025, will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health....
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) hosted a delegation from Seattle Parks and Recreation (USA) recently, exchanging insights on sustainable urban park management....
The City of Joburg Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, successfully hosted another Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session at Lenasia South Civic Centre on Saturday, 5 April 2025....
English golfer Mimi Rhodes clinched the Joburg Ladies Open title after a rain-soaked three-day battle at Modderfontein, celebrating her second consecutive win and praising Joburg’s warm hospitality and world-class tournament...
The City recently launched an accelerated service delivery operation in the inner city....
The countdown to the highly anticipated World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference 2025 has begun!...
Mimi Rhodes made an impressive start at the Joburg Ladies Open on Thursday, showcasing her growing confidence and precision on the course....
Since the C40 Leadership Standards launched in 2021, cities worldwide have made transformative strides in cutting emissions, boosting air quality, and building greener, fairer economies....
It was a wet and cold day out on the fairways at Modderfontein Golf Club on Friday, 4 April 2025, but the Joburg Ladies Open continued as golfers took on...
Johannesburg aims to boost investment by revitalising its inner city....
Scores of residents gathered at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, for Region F's Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting....
The Joburg Ladies Open officially commenced on Thursday, 3 April as Cllr Margaret Arnolds, Joburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance, struck the ceremonial opening shot at Modderfontein...
Two promising young South African professional golfers were invited by the City of Johannesburg to play among other elite golfers in the 10th edition of the Joburg Ladies Open....
A City of Johannesburg employee emerged victorious in the Pro-Am tournament on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, a prelude to the highly anticipated Joburg Ladies Open, which officially tees off this...
The City of Johannesburg hosted the third edition of Jazz in the Lights at the Johannesburg Zoo....