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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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​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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​​Mayor Phalatse marshals troops at relaunch of A Re Sebetseng

That is how the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatase, kicked off the official relaunch of #AreSebetseng in Newclare, Region B, on Friday, 6 May 2022....
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​Inseparable pair at the pinnacle of crime prevention

nspector Peter September is a well-respected officer in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and an award-winning dog handler....
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​Getting basics right tops the agenda in Region A hybrid IDP meeting

Johannesburg's multi-party government is determined to build a liveable, resilient and sustainable City to transform and improve the daily lived experience of its residents....
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​City pilots new way of generating key inner-city data​

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) and the Department of Development Planning: City Transformation have launched an innovative project that develops and pilots the City of Johannesburg's first Inner City Spatial...
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​City gives hope to scores of unemployed youth​​

The Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse gave a high-level presentation to the people of Region C in Roodepoort on Saturday, 30 April 2022 at Cosmo City Multipurpose Hall...
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​Salthiel Mabeba on a mission to stamp out crime in Region A

In the three years since holding the position of Area Manager in the JMPD Security Service, Salthiel Mabeba has already ensured that he prioritises sites that have valuable equipment such...

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​Joburg City Parks and Zoo launches Litchi Park

Marked with its evergreen grass, playground elements, outdoor fitness equipment and amenities, the newly launched Litchi Park is ready to become another recreational facility for children in Soweto to enjoy....

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​Joburg Mayoral Cup takes centre stage

The City of Johannesburg’s Sport and Recreation Directorate, in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Education, successfully hosted the Joburg Mayoral Cup for pupils under the age of 15....

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Joburg Art Gallery remembers Gerard Sekoto

The Johannesburg Art Gallery has honoured the father of urban black art and South Africa’s leading musician, Gerard Sekoto, by staging the Sekoto Youth Festival and Sekoto Dialogue. Sekoto was...

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MMC Development Planning, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku held a Blitz​

The City’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku held a Blitz on Friday, 22 April 2022 at 178 Oxford Road, Illovo Junction, Sandton. The...

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City leadership promises to tackle to Region G challenges

Residents of Region G filled up Finetown Multipurpose Centre on Saturday, 23 April 2022, during the City of Johannesburg’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP). ​Acting on behalf of the Executive Mayor...

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Small-scale farming gains momentum in Region A

​​Vegetable gardening is increasingly becoming a sustainable source of food security and income for many residents. Through assistance from the City of Johannesburg’s Food Resilience unit, communities are growing vegetables...

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Games 4 Change launching pad for future female soccer stars​

The City of Johannesburg’s Sports and Recreation (Region C) successfully hosted the Games 4 Change: Ladies Top 8 Football Spectacular Launch and Draw at Roodepoort Theatre last week. The Games...

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​Hard-working Hannah honoured to speak at her graduation ceremony

A difficult year proved to be no obstacle for Hannah Kirkwood. The cherry on top was being selected to deliver a speech at her graduation ceremony and receiving a standing...

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Political parties call for visible service delivery in SOCA debate

Following the State of the City Address (SOCA) by Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, political parties debated the address on Friday, 22 April 2022, at...

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​Joburg oversight committee chairs tackle violence against women and children

The City of Johannesburg’s chairpersons of portfolio committees, who are predominantly men, descended on Alexandra on Wednesday morning, 20 April 2022, to get young and old men, to take responsibility...

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​Our ancestors deserve better, MMC tells residents as squatters invade graveyards

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Cllr Mpho Phalatse, delivered her maiden the State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Constance Bapela Council Chamber today, 21 April...

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​​Men urged to partner with the City to fight GBV

“Our men, brothers, fathers and sons are considerately left unsure of themselves. They are not so confident of what they have to offer to the society, in the workplace, marriage,...

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