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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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​Joburg’s budget to map out 2023/24 financial trajectory​

Residents of Johannesburg are eagerly anticipating insights into the City’s financial stability and its ability to sustain essential services in the forthcoming budget speech. Council Speaker, Cllr Colleen Makhubele, and...
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​City urged to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities​

Chair of Chairpersons of Section 79 committees, Councillor (Cllr) Llyod Phillips hosted People with Disabilities in an engagement to discuss issues affecting their daily lives in the City of Joburg....

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Alexandra residents lectured on harmful effects of cigarettes and hookah​

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Health hosted a World Environment and No Tobacco Day at Alex Mall on Monday, 12 June 2023. The aim of the event was to...

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Day in the life of Occupational Health Practitioner: ‘Health is the new wealth’​

He is a big advocate of health and believes that “health is the new wealth”. Mukelani Lancellot Muhlare, a Senior Occupational Health Practitioner, is in the health profession because it...

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​June 16 memorial acre immortalises events of ‘76​

In poignant proximity to the school grounds that bore witness to the momentous events of June 16, 1976, stands an awe-inspiring open-air memorial, a hallowed testament to the sacrifice, bloodshed,...

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​JDA thrust into thick of things as SOCA 2023 elevates infrastructure development

The priority puts the spotlight on key infrastructure projects such as road repairs, water and sanitation upgrades, and public transportation improvements, and work to ensure that all projects are completed...

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​Joburg ensures impeccable security measures for SOCA 2023​

With a formidable force of over 250 law enforcement officers and officials, the Venue Operations Centre (VOC) maintained an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the State of the City Address (SOCA)...

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Ke Kasi Ya Rona shatters rodent records​

In a triumph of dedication, Ke Kasi Ya Rona, a community initiative committed to establishing a rodent-free Alexandra, has surpassed all expectations by breaking a record in the extermination of...

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​Mayor Gwamanda promises change in his maiden State of the City Address​

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, delivered his maiden State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber today, 06 June 2023....

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​Pomp and ceremony marks Mayor Gwamanda’s maiden State of the City Address​

Tuesday, 06 June 2023, turned out to be a breezy and sunny day as the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, prepared to deliver his maiden...
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Birdies’ spree to benefit pubescents in Alex​

The Joburg Ladies Open International Golf Tournament is all about impact and purpose this year. The tournament is doing this through the “Dignity for a Girl Child” project, which was...

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​City’s environmental awareness initiatives transcend mere rhetoric​

On this momentous global occasion of World Environment Day, the City of Johannesburg is on board with initiatives that demonstrate unwavering commitment to preserving our planet and actively effecting change...

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​All eyes on​ Mayor Gwamanda as he delivers maiden State of City Address​

The City of Johannesburg is preparing for the State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, 6 June 2023. It will mark the 21st State of the City Address, a...

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​Big send-off for City’s Comrade Marathon runners​

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, acknowledged the municipality’s runners who will be competing in the 96th Comrades Marathon on 11 June 2023....
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​Event to expose youth in Lenasia to career choices and goals

The City of Johannesburg’s Lenasia Extension 1 Library, in partnership with Gauteng Department of Education and Managing Minds Better, will expose young people to career choices and career guidance on...

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CRUM Region F aims to tackle service delivery concerns

The Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) directorate in Region F is hosting a series of multi-disciplinary open days to engage with various stakeholders and facilitate the logging and swift...
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​Joburg Market races to an almost R10bn turnover​

The Joburg Market (JM) announces a R9.4 billion turnover at the end of May 2023. As the leading fresh produce market in the country, this signals an unstoppable growth in...
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​MMC Leitch warns of fake RDP housing notice​

In a bid to combat the proliferation of misinformation, the City’s Human Settlements Department has sounded the alarm over a fraudulent poster circulating on various social media platforms, including Facebook,...
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Pikitup Easter Holiday Waste Collection to Continue as Scheduled

Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg's waste management company, will operate as usual during the Easter public holidays....
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City of Joburg Commits to Supporting SA’s Creative Economy

The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED) has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the creative industry as a powerful engine for economic transformation and urban renewal....
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Johannesburg City Library Gets Artistic Touch as Construction Work Advances

In celebration of World Art Day, 15 April, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Community Development Department, is proud to announce Lorenzo Nassimbeni as...
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Soweto Residents Weigh In on the Integrated Development Plan

Residents of Soweto gathered at a packed Orlando East Communal Hall on Saturday, 12 April 2025, to share their views on the City's draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP)....
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World Art Day: Naledi Clinic Mural Humanises Healthcare Experience

In celebration of World Art Day on 15 April 2025 — a day that highlights the vital connection between art and society — the recently completed Naledi Clinic in Soweto...
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Soweto Girls Empowered to Thrive With Dignity

More than 500 girls from two Soweto schools received dignity packs on Friday, 11 April 2025, as part of the Birdies for Dignity campaign — a charitable initiative linked to...
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Joburg Unites for Autism Acceptance at Second Annual Big Walk & Fun Day

The City of Johannesburg's Social Development Department, in partnership with Futura Special School in Ridgeway, hosted the second annual Autism Awareness Big Walk & Fun Day 2025 on Saturday, 12...
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Celebrating Success: Highlights From the 2025 Employee Engagement Day

The fourth edition of the City of Johannesburg's Employee Engagement Day wrapped up on a high note at Marks Park in Emmarentia on Friday, 11 April 2025....
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City Arts Boss Calls for Stronger Legal Support to Safeguard Sa’s Creative Industry

The City of Johannesburg's Director for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Vuyisile Mshudulu, says South Africa leads the African continent in terms of government investment in the cultural and creative industries...
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Return of the COJ130 Marks a Homecoming of Resilience

Returning to the City is both a privilege and a profound moment of redemption....
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Celebrating Wellness and Unity: City of Joburg’s 4th Annual Employee Day

Today, City of Johannesburg staff came together at Marks Park in Emmarentia for their fourth annual Employee Day—a vibrant celebration of health, teamwork, and fun....
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Joburg Brings IDP Conversations to Region E to Co-Create a People-First Future

The City of Johannesburg held an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session at Marlboro Community Hall in Region E on Thursday, 10 April 2025....
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From Garage to Market: How Joburg Market Helped Entrepreneur Scale Up

Nestled between Halls 8 and 9 at Joburg Market is a thriving cold-pressed juice business run by Vuyisile Siboza—an entrepreneur whose journey into agroprocessing began with a personal health wake-up...
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Ivory Park Residents Help Shape City of Joburg Housing Policy

The MMC for Human Settlements in Johannesburg, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, has called on communities to contribute to crucial public consultations on the city’s new Informal Settlements Policy - a blueprint...
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Mayor Morero Reaffirms Commitment to Creative Industry Growth

The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its support for the creative industry, with a renewed focus on the film sector....
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Soweto Residents Hopeful as R500 Million Spaza Shop Support Fund Launches

Hope is rising among Soweto residents for the growth of their small businesses, as City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero announced that the Spaza Shop Support Fund offers a vital...
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Rain Fails to Dampen Community Spirit at Region B’s IDP Session

Despite the rain and chilly weather, Region B residents showed up in large numbers on Tuesday night, 8 April 2025, to participate in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session and...
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MMC Mabaso Applauds Near-Complete Student Housing as Urban Renewal Model

In a bold fusion of comfort, functionality, and modern design, the R18.6 million Nederburg Student Accommodation in Hillbrow is fast emerging as a beacon of opportunity for Johannesburg's youth....
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