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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 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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Joburg Launches Sa’s First Integrated Spatial Data and Planning System

The City of Johannesburg has launched South Africa's first Integrated Spatial Data Platform (ISDP) and Spatial Plan Management System (SPMS), marking a significant step towards modernising spatial planning and improving...
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Johannesburg Women in Business Drive Change and Collaboration in Region C

The success of the Women in Business Seminar in Region C has reaffirmed the power of women to lead with vision, collaboration, and resilience....
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Soweto Theatre Youth Orchestra Nurtures a New Generation of Musical Talent

The Soweto Theatre Youth Orchestra, under the banner of Joburg City Theatres, is redefining the cultural landscape in Soweto by nurturing a new wave of musical talent....
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City of Joburg Backs Deaf Awareness Month

On 28 August 2025, the Neema Foundation, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg's Department of Social Development, officially launched Deaf Awareness Month....
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City of Joburg Honours Bold and Brilliant Women Leaders

The City of Johannesburg honoured its dedicated women employees on Friday, 29 August 2025, at the annual Women's Day celebration under the theme: “She Leads: Bold, Brilliant and Beautiful."...
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Joburg Unveils New Borehole Application Process to Protect Groundwater

The City of Johannesburg's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) has introduced a new borehole consent application process, set to take effect on 1 October 2025....
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Joburg Market’s CIO Leads Digital Future With Women at the Forefront

In the world of ICT – historically dominated by men – women are bringing fresh perspectives, empathy, and resilience to the table....
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City Embarks on Park-And-Ride Masterplan to Ease Traffic Congestion

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg's Transport Department, is developing a Park-and-Ride (P&R) Master Plan aimed at transforming the city's public transport system and...
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City of Joburg Hosts Indaba to Plan Cemeteries of the Future

​​The City of Johannesburg is hosting the South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) National Conference from 25 to 27 August 2025....
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City Power’s Qhakazile Mathebula Calls for Women to Lead in Energy Sector

Qhakazile Mathebula, City Power's Acting General Manager for Business Development, has called on women in engineering and energy to move beyond being task executors to becoming strategic thinkers, a shift...
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City Celebrates Phuti Lekoloane’s Volunteer of the Year Triumph

The City of Johannesburg's Sports and Recreation Department, under the Community Development directorate...
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Portia Motsepe: Inspiring Women to Lead With Honesty and Purpose

Portia Motsepe is a dynamic force in the digital media and communication field...
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Laura Vercueil Shares Joburg’s Boomtown Story With World

Tourism in Johannesburg is synonymous with heritage, vibrancy and a spirit of constant reinvention....
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Joburg Market Salutes Women Who Lead and Inspire

Women's Month is a reminder of the resilience and impact of women across South Africa....
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City of Joburg Strengthens Support for Township Economy

The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for township businesses, ensuring they are integrated into the City's broader economic agenda....
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Contra.joburg 2025 Transforms the Inner City Into a Live Canvas​

​​Johannesburg’s inner city continues to evolve as a hub of creativity and cultural exchange and Contra.Joburg is at the heart of that transformation....
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City of Joburg Brings Stability to 296 Riverside Families​

​The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements, in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Department, has allocated 296 beneficiaries at Riverside View, part of the government's commitment to provide dignified...
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City of Joburg Upgrades Public Toilets to Improve Safety and Dignity

As part of the Joburg Property Company's ongoing effort to upgrade public toilets across the City of Johannesburg, a team was recently dispatched to the Booysens facility to assess the...
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