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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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Enjoy City Libraries’ Mandela-themed holiday programme

Joburg Libraries are bringing Mandela Month to life with fun, educational holiday programmes from 4–21 July. Kids can enjoy storytelling, coding, discussions, and interactive activities celebrating Madiba’s legacy across the...
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Soweto Theatre’s music tutorial workshop culminates with spectacular concert​

​The Soweto Theatre Music Tutorial Programme recently concluded with a mesmerising musical performance concert, helmed by two of South Africa's most esteemed arts administrators and conductors, Kutlwano Masote and Sifiso...
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​​Alsop to lead Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra alongside Rangwanasha​

Following the tremendous success of its inaugural national tour in 2022, the highly anticipated second national tour of the internationally acclaimed Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is set to take place...
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Phaphama Football Club crowned DStv eKasi Champs of Champs

Phaphama Football Club are the 2023 DStv eKasi Champs of Champs after whipping Swidi Wodwa Football Club....
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MMC Sekwaila is determined to lead the city to light

MMC Jack Sekwaila is driving Joburg’s turnaround with a focus on cleaner neighbourhoods, reliable water and energy, safer communities and sustainable alternative power—calling for teamwork and resident involvement to rebuild...
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Joburg SMMEs thrive with City’s lucrative SourceFin partnership

A groundbreaking partnership between the City of Johannesburg and SourceFin has channelled R23 million into 16 SMMEs, boosting service delivery, enabling business growth, and creating jobs through accessible funding support....
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​Job seekers and small business owners shown tricks of the trade

The one-day workshop hosted on Thursday, 29 June 2023, by City’s Opportunity Centre at the Joburg Market in City Deep, Johannesburg, created a platform for job seekers and small businesses...

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Dependable Olga dedicated 32 meaningful years to the City

Region G’s Regional Health Deputy Director Olga Kruger uses the words “eventful” and “meaningful” to describe the past three decades she’s been working in the City. She attributes her choice...

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JRA forges partnerships with private sector bigwigs for pothole repairs​

Discovery Insure and Avis Southern Africa have joined forces with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to create a cross-sector partnership that will tackle the pothole problem in the City head-on....

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​Alex’s Andile chases his dreams in the heart of the City​

The beloved Alexandra township known for its turbulent history and fascinating stories is becoming even more well-known for shaping some of South Africa’s up and coming stars and entrepreneurs such...
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​Joburg Market harnesses potential of young farmers to close Youth Month

About 120 young farmers had a stimulating, interactive and informative market access day on Wednesday, June 28 2023, at the Joburg Market in City Deep, Johannesburg. Hosted by Joburg Fresh...

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Masote’s baton to conduct Soweto Theatre orchestra

Renowned orchestra conductor Kutlwano Masote has joined forces with the Joburg City Theatres Music Tutorial Programme to curate a week-long series of music exchange workshops which will culminate in a...

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​Community development takes new forms with MMC Magwentshu​

Councillor Lubabalo Cecil Magwentshu, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development, is spearheading a transformative approach to community development. Balancing his roles as a dedicated husband to...

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​Joburg sets out to reduce impact of heat island effect​

Johannesburg is facing a heat island effect due to the absorption and retention of heat by buildings, pavement, and other human-made structures. This is likely to increase energy consumption and...

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Speaker of Council Cllr Makhubele ends Youth Month in style​

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, held a Youth Summit last week at the Metro Centre in Braamfontein as part of celebrating Youth Month....

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​Three high schools shine at City’s MobiReadathon finals​

The City of Johannesburg’s libraries recently hosted a MobiReadathon final for grade 8 pupils at the University of Johannesburg Library. There were 11 high school that took part in the...

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​Top sensei jets off to World Championships in Scotland​

Dr Petra Smit (60), the Deputy Director for Finance in the Group Corporate and Shared Services department, is a force to be reckoned with not just on the work front...

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​Second Soweto Investment Conference underway at Nasrec​

The second Soweto Investment Conference officially kicked off on 22 June 2023 and for the next two days all roads will lead to the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Delegates and investors...

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T​he City and partners uncover latent talent in Kliptown

The City of Johannesburg, the Kliptown Open Air Museum and Soweto Hotel collaborated under the arts umbrella to host a youth creativity and cultural expression event at Kliptown Square on...
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Youth in Alex armed with tools to beat substance abuse

The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation held a Sport Against Drugs programme at Eastbank Hall in Alexandra recently in collaboration with the departments of Social Development, Health, Alex Local...
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​Mayor Moerane gives Accelerated Service Delivery final push before polls

With a few days before millions cast their votes in the local government elections, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Moerane, gave the residents of Marlboro...
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​City extends pop-up vaccination drive for staff

​In a bid to get more officials vaccinated and flatten the Covid-19 curve, the City of Johannesburg’s Department of Public Safety launched a pop-up vaccination drive targeted at internal staff...
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Mandela’s former home now boutique hotel offering a unique experience

f you’ve ever dreamed of eating Nelson Mandela’s favourite dish in his house or sleeping in his room, dream no more. Mandela’s former home on 13th Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg,...
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​Joburg still city of opportunities 135 years later

Gold was the biggest attraction to Johannesburg. It put the city on the map and caused rapid development and growth....
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​City continues fight against alien invasive species

​Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the leaders in greening and conservation of our environment, is in its sixth year in the fight against the destructive alien invasive species in...
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​Political parties in Council plan to build a better City of Joburg

​With the local government elections looming, political parties with representatives in the Johannesburg Council gathered on 20 October 2021 for a hybrid roundtable discussion on how to build a better...
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JMPD officers go beyond the call of duty

Although a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers’ mandated functions include traffic policing, policing of municipal by-laws and regulations and the prevention of crime, JMPD officers went beyond the call...
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​City’s e-learning website gives access to free digital content

As part of the digital transformation strategy, the City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services has re-introduced an eLearning website that is aimed at providing the COJ community with access...
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Youth encouraged to participate in new Cooperative Development Programme

​The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development launched a Youth Cooperatives Development Programme in Coronationville, Randburg in Region B on 18 October 2021....
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City honours lives lost to Covid-19 at Garden of Remembrance

​The City honoured officials who have succumbed to Covid-19, as well as frontline workers who protect and save the lives of citizens, at a wreath-laying and tree-planting ceremony on 21...
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Thousands of pupils exposed to careers in transport

​As part of the October Transport Month 2021, the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre and various stakeholders are currently hosting a career expo for 1 700 pupils...
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​City takes vaccines to taxi operators, commuters during Transport Month

Over 100 taxi operators, commuters and hawkers received Covid-19 vaccination in Dobsonville, Soweto, on Monday, 18 October 2021, as part of this year’s transport month programme....
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​Mayor Moerane urges residents to become jab ambassadors

The City launched a mass vaccination campaign today, 19 October 2021, in an effort to support the national Covid-19 vaccine programme, which aims to vaccinate 40 million South Africans....
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​Alexandra at 109 years still buzzes with excitement and selfless workers

Thirty-five years ago, a plane carrying Samora Machel, who was the president of neighbouring Mozambique, was shot down by apartheid agents in Mbuzini, Mpumalanga...
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City connects hostel and old age home residents to free internet

Youths from Orange Farm no longer have to take long and costly trips to town to connect to the internet to search for jobs or skills development training....
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Joburg ready to host major sporting events

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance, Cllr Matshidiso Mfikoe, announced the return of four major sporting events today, 19 October 2021, at the City of Johannesburg headquarters,...
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