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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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​JDA continues with Rosebank public transport upgrades​

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has been implementing the upgrade of the Rosebank public transport facility on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department. The capacity of the transport...

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Bophelong clinic to inject life into Doornkop​

The R66-million-rand Bophelong clinic in Doornkop is expected to inject new life into the Region C community following its official opening by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Thapelo Amad.The primary healthcare...

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City cracks whip against fly-tippers of electronic waste​

The City’s Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI) have uncovered a number of illegal electronic waste dumping sites across Johannesburg, with the area around Greenstone Mall being a hotspot. The inspections were...

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Mayor Amad on Duty in Region A​

Cllr Thapelo Amad, the Executive Mayor, spent the day in Region A on a service delivery blitz, patching potholes, repainting road markings, handing out food parcels, and attending to niggling...

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​City heeds property owners’ #GVR2023 extension request

​​The City has extended the inspection and objection period for its General Valuation Roll (GVR) 2023 from 31 March to 5 May, affording property owners ample time to scrutinise information...

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MMC Sekwaila commemorates Earth Hour with the City’s youth​

Cllr Jack Sekwaila, the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) engaged scores of young people from across Johannesburg on all matters pertaining to climate...

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City Power is upgrading old meters across Joburg​

City Power contractors will work around the clock to upgrade non-smart meters across the City. This comes after the City’s power utility, City Power, announced it’s embarking on a programme...

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​Shongwe bows out after three decades of nursing the City to health​​

​​Nelly Shongwe, Region A’s Regional Health Deputy Director, is synonymous with clinics and nursing services in the City and is a true jewel in the crown. Shongwe pioneered community nursing...

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​JOSHCO launches ‘One Month, One ​Building’ campaign

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has launched the much-anticipated “One Month, One Building” campaign, which aims to provide social housing solutions to low-income households in Johannesburg, beginning with Lufhereng.​...

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City engages youth on the need for an energy transition

The production and use of energy has varying effects on the global environment. The City of Johannesburg hosted a seminar to educate and mobilise young people from across the metro...

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​SMMEs encouraged to use the City’s Opportunity Centres​

​​The City’s Opportunity Centre at the Joburg Market held a successful information-sharing networking session at the Braamfontein Recreation Centre to provide small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) with business acumen....

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​Joburg Water deploys tankers to Honeydew and Boschkop

Joburg Water has deployed 18 additional tankers to areas heavily impacted by a pump failure at Rand Water’s Eikenhof station earlier this week. The entity’s systems have been struggling to...

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​Joburg Market set to place SMMEs​ on growth path​

he City’s Opportunity Centre at the Joburg Market is hosting an information-sharing networking session on Friday, 24 March to provide Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) with business acumen....
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​Focus on Paterson Park during SA Library Week

March 20 2023 marked the start of South African Library Week, which celebrates our intellectual and literary heritage....
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​City celebrates South African Library Week​

The City of Johannesburg’s Libraries and Information Services Unit in collaboration with the Library and Information Association of South Africa Gauteng South branch launched the South African Library Week celebrations...
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​​Community forum calls on government to shut down illegal mining shafts​

The Chair of Chairs in the City of Joburg, Cllr Lloyd Phillips, the City of Joburg’s Ombudsman Advocate Sduduzo Gumede and officials conducted an oversight visit at George Harrison Park,...
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Visitors pack the Joburg Zoo to celebrate its 119th birthday

The Johannesburg Zoo marked its 119th birthday with affordable family fun, lively performances, free activities, and joyful community turnout—giving many children their first-ever zoo experience and leaving residents excited for...
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​Region G steps up by-law enforcement​

City officials from CRUM Region G, Pikitup, and Environmental Health practitioners conducted a door-to-door education campaign in Drieziek extension 4 to encourage community members to stop illegal dumping. The campaign...

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​Speaker Celebrates Heritage Day in Orange Farm as Joburg Honours Its Roots​

The City of Johannesburg's Office of the Speaker marked Heritage Day with a heartfelt celebration alongside senior citizens at Clean Touch Administration Services in Orange Farm....
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Absa Run Your City Joburg 10K Reawakens Inner City Streets on Heritage Day

The streets of Joburg's inner city pulsed with palpable energy as thousands of runners and walkers celebrated Heritage Day by participating in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on...
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​Greening Joburg: Mayor Morero Leads Arbor Month Tree Planting​

​The City of Johannesburg marked National Arbor Month with a major greening drive aimed at planting one million trees in support of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment's National...
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Selby BRT Depot Adds Admin Block in Move Towards Safe, Reliable Public Transport

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), acting on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is nearing completion of the Selby Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) depot—an essential infrastructure upgrade set...
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​Joburg to Strip Electricity Meters From Worst Defaulters​

​​The City of Johannesburg is tightening the screws on its worst defaulters, who now face the removal of their entire electricity infrastructure – including meters – under its aggressive credit...
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Silent Walk Amplifies Voices of the Deaf Community in Joburg

​The 9th Annual Silent Walk & Run was held on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia....
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​Joburg Market Showcases Market Access Opportunities at Mpumalanga Farmers’ Day

The Joburg Market participated in the Mpumalanga Farmers Day in Standerton recently....
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From Fire to Five Stars: Randburg Customer Service Centre Reopens​

It's been two months since the Randburg Customer Service Centre officially reopened its doors after a two-year closure and its service now runs like a well-oiled machine....
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People’s Race Ignites: Joburg Launches 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon

The City of Johannesburg's Department of Community Development, through its Sports and Recreation directorate, together with title sponsor African Bank and other partners, officially launched the prestigious 2025 African Bank...
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​Johannesburg Unlocks Industrial Parks for Inclusive Township Growth

​​The City of Johannesburg's Department of Economic Development (DED), together with its partners, successfully hosted Day 2 of the seminar on “Unlocking the Potential of Industrial Parks for an Inclusive...
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City Power Clamps Down on Illegal Connections, Seizes 2000KG of Stolen Cables ​

City Power has intensified its crackdown on electricity theft following a successful operation in Rabie Ridge Extension 5 on Monday, 15 September 2025....
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​City of Johannesburg Mayor Urges G20 to Recognise the Critical Role of Cities​

City of Johannesburg Mayor Cllr Dada Morero has sent a powerful message to G20 conveners, urging them to recognise the indispensable role of cities in addressing global challenges, provide the...
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Joburg Empowers Seniors With Safety and Planning Essentials

The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements recently hosted a beneficiary education session at Helderkruin Retirement Village in Region C, focusing on the well-being, safety, and dignity of its...
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Multitalented Moeketsi Takes the Lead in Joburg Tourism Events

The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is committed to positioning Johannesburg as a premier destination for both local and international visitors....
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​Joburg Market Nurtures Young Minds to Grow the Future of Agriculture

With the average age of a South African farmer now standing at 62, concerns about the sustainability of the agricultural sector and long-term food security are mounting....
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​Lilian Ngoyi Street Finally Reopens to Traffic​

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is pleased to announce that L​ilian Ngoyi Street will officially reopen to traffic on Friday, 12 September 2025, following the successful completion of Phase 1...
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Have Your Say on Joburg’s Draft Waste Management By-Law 2025

​​​​The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) is reviewing the Waste Management By-Law as part of its commitment to strengthen regulation, protect public health and the environment,...
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MMC Sekwaila Leads High-Impact Service Delivery Operation in Ivory Park

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, led a high-impact service delivery operation in Region A's Ivory...
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