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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 aims to be climate resilient by 2050​

The City of Johannesburg is making concerted efforts to become a cleaner and greener municipality through its Environment and Infrastructure Services Department’s (EISD) Climate Action Plan (CAP). Lebo Molefe, the...
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​City’s Region D keeps Soweto’s youth empowered​

The City of Johannesburg hosted an information sharing event in partnership with external stakeholders to empower, equip, and create opportunities for young people in Soweto, enabling them to be competent...
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​Mongane plans to fine-tune JDA’s project delivery processes​

Only those who risk going too far will ever know how far they can go,” says newly appointed Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Mokgema Mongane, who plans to make work of...
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​Soweto school to benefit from City’s recycling programme​

The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) will celebrate Global Recycling Day today, 17 March 2023, with an initiative at Qhoboshiane Primary School in Diepkloof, Soweto....
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​New JDA board to oversee delivery of infrastructure projects​

he Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the infrastructure development arm of the City of Johannesburg, will enter its 22nd year of operation with a new board that was announced this month....
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​Region B cracks the service delivery whip

The City of Johannesburg takes pride in serving its residents and providing excellent services to all areas of the municipality....
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​Ennerdale business shut down for violating environmental bylaws​

City officials shut down an Ennerdale business illegally burning animal fat to make candles, following community complaints and a multi-agency blitz. The operation also removed illegal electrical connections and reinforced...
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​Councillors urge the City to spread resources equally in wards​

Councillors in Region F have pleaded with the City of Johannesburg to spread resources equally on service delivery matters in wards....
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​Energising Jozi’s youth around climate action

​The Department of Environment and Infrastructure Services (EISD) invites young people to an exciting event at the Joburg Zoo between Friday, 24 March and Saturday, 25 March to discuss climate...
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​Region B officials join forces for a healthier lifestyle​

A large number of City employees in Region B have taken the initiative to take control of their lives by embarking on a weight-loss programme in collaboration with health practitioners...
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​City celebrates start of the South African Library Week ​

The City of Johannesburg and the Library and Information Association of South Africa’s Gauteng South Branch will launch the South African Library Week celebrations at Noordgesig Library on 22 March...
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​Joburg joins the world in mourning the iconic Gloria Bosman​

The City mourns one of its own, Gloria Bosman, a great musician and artist who contributed to the creative fabric of Johannesburg and South Africa....
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Local and provincial government in service delivery blitz at Jabulani Hostel​

​​The City of Johannesburg and the Gauteng provincial government visited Jabulani Hostel in Soweto, Region D, to assist residents and surrounding communities with state services on Tuesday, 14 March 2023....
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Soweto Theatre rolls out red carpet for kids over four days

Soweto Theatre hosted a four-day “Take a Child to Theatre” campaign, offering free shows, workshops, storytelling, and creative activities to inspire young imaginations and highlight the transformative power of the...
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​Standing ovations as Woza Albert ends its triumphant run ​

​​More than 4 000 people watched play Woza Albert at Lesedi stage, Joburg Theatre, during its recent 11-day run....
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Tshwaku vows to cure Joburg of its scourge of crime​

The Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Safety has just completed a four-day community engagement initiative aimed at addressing safety concerns in various regions of Johannesburg....
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Youth urged to address climate change​​ alongside gender inequalities​​​

The Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) is hosting a series of activities to increase the youth’s capacity to engage in and encourage access to opportunities in climate change as...

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Mayor Armed with grit and wit to enhance quality of basic services

The Executive Mayor, Cllr Thapelo Amad, has vowed to focus on improving the quality of service delivery in Johannesburg by ensuring the Government of Local Unity returns to basics. The...

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Joburg City Library receives much-needed renovations​

Last month marked the start of the 2023 academic year with book lovers and those seeking to broaden their knowledge looking to take the opportunity to use libraries across the...
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Roodepoort youth warned against pitfalls of substance abuse​

Scores of pupils from Unified Public School braved the cold weather and rain to attend a life skills programme hosted by Westview Clinic at the Florida Library in Roodepoort this...
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Every day comes with danger, says Joburg’s toughest cop

His line of work is “fast, dangerous and unpredictable”....
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​Joburg resident Mam Sibongile opens her heart in a book​

Mam Sibongile Malinga (63) is one of the senior citizens who recently wrote a book as part of literacy programme in Johannesburg. The book is titled CoJ Senior Citizens Write...

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​Mayor Amad puts Joburg residents at the centre of service delivery​

​The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Thapelo Amad, has vowed to put service delivery at the top of the agenda for his administration....
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Alexandra community finally gets solution to its environmental challenges

The past few days have been a hive of activity in Alexandra township as the City of Johannesburg’s Region E Integrated Environmental Awareness Programme Plan was being implemented. The plan...

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Self-published author Lindokuhle bares his soul​

​​Becoming a vegetarian, obtaining his driver’s licence, finding a permanent job, welcoming his second daughter, and falling out of love were all ingredients to the success of self-published author Lindokuhle...
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​Sergeant Nkuna helps mom deliver baby girl in City of Joburg streets

​​​​City of Johannesburg Metro Police Sergeant Connie Nkuna (41) has an extra reason to stand tall after helping deliver a baby girl on Wednesday, 1 February 2023....
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Joburg Film Festival showcases finest from around the world

The Joburg Film Festival returns with six days of screenings across Gauteng, showcasing over 35 global films—including African and South African premieres—to celebrate storytelling, boost cultural tourism, and spotlight Africa’s...
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Global fans name FNB Stadium 13th most beautiful venue in the world

The City of Johannesburg’s iconic FNB Stadium was recently named the 13th most beautiful sports stadium in the world by British-based Online Betting Guide out of a total of 41...

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Kya Sands Super Stop facility to provide safer commuter experience

To make roads safer for transport users and commuters, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has implemented the Kya Sand Super Stop Holding Facility. Kya Sands, not far from Cosmo City,...

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Gear up for must-see shows at the City’s theatres

There is a lot to be excited about this year as the City of Johannesburg’s theaters will be unpacking world-class entertainment in the next few months. Joburg Theatre, Soweto Theatre...

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Three days of fun for Sowetans and visitors at Makhelwane Festival

The 2023 Makhelwane edition attracted over 1 200 festivalgoers, food lovers and many others from across the City of Johannesburg to experience “Soweto Through The Eyes of the Locals” this...

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City of Joburg’s Tyrin Naidoo is one of Africa’s brightest young minds

His keen interest in solving problems and developing long-term solutions recently earned him high honour. Tyrin Naidoo (36), the City’s Acting Chief Operations Officer who is also serving in a...

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Pikitup seals deal with to clear rubbish around the zoo

Pikitup, the waste management company of the City of Johannesburg, has entered into a working relationship with the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo aimed at assisting the latter to clear...

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Mayor Phalatse unveils multimillion plan to mitigate loadshedding up to Stage 3

The City of Johannesburg this morning, 26 January 2023, unveiled plans to mitigate loadshedding and keep the lights on for its long-suffering residents. The Executive Mayor of the City of...

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JMPD clamps down on speeders with roadside cameras

The City is cracking down on speeders with the relaunch of roadside cameras on the municipal road network. Cllr David Tembe, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public...

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Region F councillors thrash out service delivery gaps, moot out solutions

Service delivery shortfalls affecting municipal wards in Region F, such as bad and hijacked buildings that have turned into crime havens and illegal motor mechanics, topped the agenda of this...

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