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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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Let Soweto’s McBirdie expose you to quieter side of the hood

The vibrant township of Soweto, which has rich political history, is increasingly becoming the go to place to discover a multitude of bird life, thanks to Raymond Ramapolokeng and his...

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Lenasia’s bright sparks exposed to coding

The City of Johannesburg’s Library and Information Services (LIS) has introduced coding activities in libraries particularly for the youth as part of spreading digital literacy. LIS introduced computer science through...

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Aerobics session provide residents with extra vitamin D

​Sport and Recreation in regions E and A offered aerobics sessions concurrently as part of a healthy lifestyle programme on Saturday, October 1 2022. City of Johannesburg officials hosted the...

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Young Voice Academy hosts successful sports day

The unstoppable duo behind Young Voice Academy (YOVA), Raphelang Simente and Cathrine Chibweza, are still hard at work and shooting for the stars. The two are familiar faces in Dobsonville...

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JDA starts Transport Month with construction of Sandton BRT stations

Students from Wits University’s School of Construction, Economics and Management recently visited four projects currently undertaken by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). Reflector vests and hard hats were the order...

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Wits students tour JDA inner city developments

Students from Wits University’s School of Construction, Economics and Management recently visited four projects currently undertaken by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). Reflector vests and hard hats were the order...

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Information Regulator and City host International Day for Universal Access to Information​

​​As part of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Information Regulator in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and other institutions hosted a public engagement to educate...
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A humdinger awaits revellers at the ‘Galaxy947Move’ jamboree​

Joburg’s most listened to commercial regional radio station, 947 has partnered with global electronics device producer, Samsung, to host a two-day music extravaganza dubbed Galaxy947Move at Prime View Adventure and...
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​Lookout for more public art installations reflecting Joburg’s history​

​With a slew of new public art projects on the horizon, the City of Johannesburg in all its artistic splendour, is not finished with enhancing and commissioning new immovable historical...
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The City’s virtual open day makes a ​comeback

​​The City of Johannesburg’s Group Finance Department will host another virtual Open Day to help customers with their queries on Saturday, 01 October 2022....
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City joins Prasa as it reclaims Florida train station​

The City of Joburg’s Region C was abuzz with tractors, trucks and chainsaws among other cleaning tools as employees from the Joburg Roads Agency, City Parks and other entities in...
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​SA Basketball Masters players scoop gold medals at the SAMBA

​​The South African Masters Basketball Tournament (SAMBA) was held at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre from 22 to 25 September 2022...
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​LGBTIA+ Legacy Games launch creates excitement among participants​

On Friday, 23 September 2022, the Brixton Multipurpose Centre was alive with excitement, smiles, and joy as a culture of combating homophobia in football was fostered....
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​Main Street gets timely makeover after upgrade​

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Belinda Echeozonjoku, and Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) Chief Executive Officer Mokgema Mongane conducted oversight of...
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Joburg and Seychelles Tourism explore new gateways​

​The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) and the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) are set to reach new heights by positioning Johannesburg as the gateway to the Seychelles....
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M1 and M2 highways painted red as Joburgers run the City​

​The pulse of Joburg slowed to a less frantic pace as thousands of runners descended on the inner city for the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10km race at the...
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City joins Alex senior citizens to celebrate heritage month​

​Political leaders of the City of Johannesburg converged on Alexandra to pay homage to the township’s senior citizens as part of Heritage Month celebrations....
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City’s own Brümilda Swartbooi readies to join the big hitters

​“The City of gold not only called me to fulfil my true purpose of storytelling. It also called me to reach new heights in my karate training,” says Brümilda Swartbooi,...
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​Hall wins 2021 Joburg Ladies Open

Casandra Hall sealed a hard-fought Sunshine Ladies Tour victory when she prevailed in an epic tussle with Lee-Anne Pace to win the Joburg Ladies Open by one shot at the...

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​SA golfers dominate Joburg Ladies Open leaderboard

Paarl-born 40-year-old Lee-Anne Pace is still holding on to her lead after the second round, two-under with 74 points after a solid start this morning, 29 April 2021, at the...
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​​Speaker calls for awareness on spiritual, mental health and social stigmatisation in communities​​

The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, last night discussed spiritual, mental and social stigmatisation on her weekly talk show known as "Talk with the Speaker of Council" that takes...
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​City celebrates World Book Day in style

The City of Joburg Library and Information Services (LIS) joined the world in celebrating World Book Day and Copyright Day by hosting an online discussion....
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​Joburg Ladies Open gets under way with Pro-Am

​​A total of 22 professional​ golfers and 65 invited amateurs took to the fairways at the Soweto Country Club on the Freedom Day for the Joburg Ladies Open Pro-Am....
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​City calls for comments on Roodepoort CBD Transport Master Plan​

Residents have until 5 May 2021 to submit inputs and comments on the draft Roodepoort CBD Transport Master Plan, which is expected to enhance urban and transport aspects with a...
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​​Pikitup distributes 36 000 new 240 litre bins in Ivory Park​​​

Pikitup’s distribution of 240 litre bins in Ivory Park in Midrand has been completed and a total of 36 000 bins have been distributed to the residents in the area....
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​Sandton City partners with Pikitup to implement seperation at source programme

The quest to ensure that the City of Johannesburg preserves the lifespan of its remaining landfill sites and increase the economic benefits of the recycling industry to create jobs and...
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​City faces host of challenges in diverse Region B

​The leadership of the City of Johannesburg attended the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meeting at Westbury Hall in Region B on 21 April 2021....
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​Smart Mobility Weekends make headway in reducing potholes in the inner city

​The Smart Mobility Weekends service delivery campaign entered its second week on 17 and 18 April 2021, with the programme already yielding positive results in addressing major road defects within...
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​Entries open for 25th 947 bicycle contest

Joburgers can expect thrills and vibrant vibes when the City hosts the 25th edition of the annual 947 Ride Joburg bicycle contest on Sunday, 21 November....
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​Comment on Joburg’s draft IDP and Budget

​​Residents have until Wednesday, 5 May to comment on the contents of the draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget before they’re sanctioned by council....
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​Region A hosts successful hybrid IDP meeting​​

​The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, hosted the first hybrid IDP meeting for Region A in Rabie Ridge Hall on Saturday, 17 April 2021....
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​Kaalfontein Multipurpose Centre to foster sport development​

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, is set to begin phase two of the construction of the Kaalfontein Multipurpose Centre, Ebony Park and Ivory...
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​City of Johannesburg launches online radio station​

​The City of Johannesburg launched its long-awaited online radio station, Joburg Pulse FM, at Ivory Park Emthojeni Taxi Rank on Thursday 15 April 2021. In an aim to close the...
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​Municipal radio station adds ‘pulse’ to media diversity

​Day three of the mayoral service delivery blitz in Ivory Park culminated with the pomp and fanfare launch of the City’s maiden digital radio station, Joburg Pulse....
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​MMC Mabaso breaks ground at the Rivonia Social Housing project​

n a groundbreaking commitment to reconstruct the profile of human settlements and the space economy, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Housing, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, turned the sod...
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​The City is determined to continue to improve the daily lived experience of its residents

​The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, joined by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs) as the City of Johannesburg leadership hosted a consultative...
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