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 36th edition of Johannesburg Pride is set to light up Sandton on Saturday, 25 October 2025 — and this year’s celebration promises to be bigger, bolder, and prouder than...
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has reaffirmed its commitment to improving living conditions in informal settlements following a recent oversight visit to Slovo Park in Johannesburg. The...
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with ICLEI Africa and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), hosted the Johannesburg City–Business Collaboration Accelerator (CiBiX) workshop...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) advises motorists of a temporary full closure on the M1 Motorway between the Smit Street and Carr Street interchanges for essential structural surveys....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) recently appointed Mpho Maruping as its Operations Manager for Infrastructure Development....
The City Power Board has concluded an independent forensic review into allegations of misconduct against the utility's executives and found no evidence of wrongdoing by any of the officials, including...
Get your bikes, helmets, and energy ready! The City of Johannesburg's Department of Transport, in partnership with the Pedal Power Association (PPA), will host the third annual Cycling Awareness Ride...
It's story time with a twist! The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services (LIS) is turning up the excitement with its annual school reading competitions, happening at Emmarentia Dam...
The City of Johannesburg is pleased to announce the 28th edition of the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg, scheduled for Sunday, 26 October 2025, at the FNB Stadium....
The City of Johannesburg has intensified its service delivery efforts in the Greater Ivory Park area, with multiple municipal departments joining forces to tackle pressing infrastructure and maintenance challenges....
The Westbury Transformation Development Centre, one of the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA)'s flagship projects, has emerged as the winner of the “Flagship Project of the Decade" at the 2025 Scape...
City of Johannesburg libraries are a little quieter now that hundreds of pupils are back in school....
As the world observes Urban October 2025, the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is reaffirming its commitment to building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable city through the development of the...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has a new Chief Executive Officer — Goodwill Zwelithini Nyathi, a leader known for turning challenges into opportunities and driving innovation in the public sector....
The City of Johannesburg's Health Department is once again visiting public primary and special schools across the city to provide the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to female pupils aged nine...
Johannesburg is powering ahead on its journey towards a cleaner, greener future....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) continues to make meaningful progress in improving public transport infrastructure across Region G, delivering projects that enhance mobility, stimulate local economies, and promote inclusive urban...
The City of Johannesburg, under the leadership of Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero, today, 09 October 2025, hosted members of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation for an oversight...
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In a bold move to improve the safety and quality of life of all residents, the City of Johannesburg has increased the availability of basic services, especially electricity, in communities....
The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Lubabalo Magwentshu, recently joined aid organisation Gift of the Givers Foundation to distribute nutritional packs...
This premier competition, Africa Minifootball Cup of Nations, brings together the continent’s most formidable national teams in a quest for the prestigious championship. With 16 nations fervently vying for triumph,...
The City of Johannesburg hosted a three-day C40 workshop as an opportunity to showcase the Rea Vaya BRT-minibus taxi integration and inspire participating cities...
Rev up your coming weekend by making your way to the much anticipated Thank God Fest 2024 for a day filled with praise in song. Thank God Fest makes a...
You can’t keep a good man down. James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa (ASA) as well as Sports and Recreation Manager in the City of Johannesburg and member...
The Orange Farm Public Transport Facility will prioritise safety, sustainability, and accessibility for all commuters, including those with disabilities in the area....
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced that the Modderfontein Road bridge will remain closed until the completion of rehabilitation works on the northern carriageway...
In a bold bid to tame the City’s notorious traffic snarls, especially during loadshedding and malfunctioning lights, Johannesburg has deployed a unique weapon: 200 Traffic Points Personnel....
JOSHCO has launched a secure digital leasing app to eliminate fraud, speed up applications, and protect applicant data. The new system replaces the vulnerable paper process, reinforcing JOSHCO’s commitment to...
The renowned musical tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is back at Joburg Theatre's Nelson Mandela Theatre for a second run....
From Monday to Friday, Reuben Khangwelo Netshivhera, a General Worker at the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), ensures facilities are spick and span...
“I am thrilled and honoured to be a member of this distinguished council. I will do my best to represent the county in a manner befitting of the trust placed...
A state-of-the-art facility designed to combat drug and alcohol abuse is on the cards in the Klipfontein View community of Ward 32. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City of...
Over 1 300 players battled it out at the Gauteng Inter-region Chess Championships, celebrating diversity, talent, and teamwork. The event showcased rising stars, strong community support, and a united provincial...
The City has commenced the rehabilitation of Lillian Ngoyi Street, a project currently in full swing with an anticipated completion by the end of the year....
JRA has completed Phase 2 of the Vorna Valley Hydraulic Management System upgrades, improving water management and supporting local SMMEs. Phase 3, planned for next year, will address remaining flooding...
The City of Johannesburg celebrated young author Bokang Phiri at the Wilro Park Library, where he launched “Yami and the Ball” and shared an inspiring message of resilience, hope, and...