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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 Residents Raise Air Quality Concerns, City Pledges Action​

A recent public polling survey conducted by the City's Environment and Infrastructure Services Department [EISD], in partnership with Breathe Cities and the Clean Air Fund, reveals widespread concern over air...
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Joburg Residents Urged to Register for Free Basic Electricity by ​July ​Deadline

City Power is urging qualifying residents to urgently register for its Free Basi​c Electricity [FBE] Programme, with the July 31 deadline rapidly approaching...
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City of Joburg Equips Youth With Financial Literacy in Ivory Park

In commemoration of Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg, led by Member of the Mayoral Committee [MMC] for Finance, Cllr. Margaret Arnolds, hosted a vital financial literacy programme at Bonwelong...
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Joburg’s First Female Integrity Commissioner Fights for Justice

Advocate Nolitha Vuyolwethu Ntebe has etched her name in history as the first woman appointed Integrity Commissioner for the City of Johannesburg....
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Region C Centre Spearheads Public Biokinetics, Enhancing Community Health

​​​Tucked behind the Helderkruin Clinic​, Region C proudly hosts the City's only public Biokinetics Centre....
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JDA Initiates Phase 2 of Rosebank Public Transport Facility Upgrade

The Johannesburg Development Agency [JDA], acting on behalf of the City's Transport Department, has commenced preparatory work for Phase 2 of the Rosebank Public Transport Facility upgrade....
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Zayd Ebrahim Is Joburg’s Urban Strategist and Global Voice

For more than 17 years, renowned urban strategist and international relations expert Zayd Ebrahim has worked to influence the City's diplomatic course....
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JOSHCO Streamlines Housing Applications With New Digital Process

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) has launched a new Digital Application Process to streamline applications for affordable rental housing, enhance security, and combat fraud....
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Joburg, Tshwane Co-Host Historic Urban 20 Sherpa Meeting & African Mayors Assembly

​​​​​​​The cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane are poised to co-host the landmark Urban 20 (U20) Sherpa Meeting and African Mayors Assembly, marking the first time this pivotal gathering convenes on...
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Ivory Park Gets R6.9m Drainage Upgrade to Boost Safety

​The City has initiated a crucial R6.9 million stormwater drainage upgrade in Ivory Park, a direct response to persistent flooding and tragic drowning incidents in the area....
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​Joburg Cracks Down on Lawlessness in City-Owned Properties

The City's MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Ma​baso, is spearheading a firm crackdown on lawlessness within city-owned properties....
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Joburg Sparks the Future With Smart City Innovation Challenge

​A quiet revolution of innovation and hope is unfolding in Johannesburg, driven by Joburg's Smart City Office in collaboration with Wits University....
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City of Joburg Expands Rea Vaya BRT Network With Phase 1C Rollout

The City is significantly expanding its Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit system with the fast-tracking of Phase 1C[a], reinforcing its commitment to modern, inclusive, and climate-conscious public transport.​...
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JMPD Officer Shares Journey Through Gambling Addiction​ in ‘Dice of Despair’​

​​Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Officer Sibongile Nkabinde has bravely unveiled her 18-year battle with gambling addiction and her subsequent journey to recovery in her new book, Dice of Despair....
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Roodepoort Museum Marks 140 Years of Gold Discovery

The City's Roodepoort Museum is commemorating the 140th anniversary of gold discovery in Johannesburg, a pivotal event that shaped the “City of Gold."...
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​JMPD Athletes Gear Up for Comrades Marathon

A dedicated contingent of athletes from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department [JMPD] Athletic Club [AC] is set to participate in the prestigious Comrades Marathon this Sunday, 8 June....
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JDA Spearheads Inner-City Street and Informal Trading Plan

The Johannesburg Development Ag​ency (JDA), on behalf of the City's Development Planning​ Department, has initiated a comprehensive Inner City Street and Informal Trading Plan....
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​Joburg Embraces African Identity in Vibrant Africa Month Celebration​

Johannesburg recently pulsated with the spirit of Africa Month, culminating in a vibrant public celebration that echoed Patrice Lumumba's timeless assertion: “Africa will write her own history and it will...
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