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 Netball Test Series. The Spar Proteas will kickstart 2026...
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 Netball Test Series....
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....
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....
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....
Festive Season message to the business community from Economic Development MMC Nomoya Mnisi
MMC for Economic Development, Cllr N.D. Mnisi, shares a festive season message expressing appreciation to Johannesburg’s business community and partners....
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The City of Johannesburg is proud to host the 4th edition of the SPAR International Netball Test Series. The Spar Proteas will kickstart 2026...
The City of Johannesburg is proud to host the 4th edition of the SPAR International Netball Test Series....
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...
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....
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....
MMC for Economic Development, Cllr N.D. Mnisi, shares a festive season message expressing appreciation to Johannesburg’s business community and partners....
The City of Johannesburg has launched its first-ever Sanitary Towels Distribution Programme to support girls aged 10 to 19, beginning in Ward 50, Doornkop. Officially launched by MMC for Health...
Johannesburg comes alive over the festive season with vibrant markets and weekend events offering residents and visitors the perfect opportunity to shop local, enjoy great food and soak up the...
Even during the rainy season, Johannesburg continues to offer welcoming spaces where residents can connect, explore and unwind. A recent visit by the City of Johannesburg’s Group Communication and Marketing...
From iconic attractions and rich heritage sites to outdoor spaces, festive lights and vibrant entertainment, Johannesburg offers residents and visitors a wide range of experiences this holiday season. Whether enjoying...
The Joburg Market recently undertook a strategic farm visit to Vhegies Farm in Mapleton, Boksburg, reinforcing its commitment to building sustainable partnerships with producers. The engagement provided valuable insight into...
The Johannesburg Art Gallery hosted Sugar Coats, an exhibition by FNB Art Prize winner Gresham Nyaunde, exploring power, identity and survival through striking visual metaphors that reflect contemporary urban African...
City of Johannesburg employee Thabile Mabele has been named a finalist for Mrs Township South Africa 2025, using the platform to champion women empowerment, community impact and the message that...
Neil Stewart, Acting Superintendent at Linden Swimming Pool, reflects on nearly three decades of lifeguarding guided by Batho Pele values, community service and safety, while advocating for year-round public pools...
Soweto hosts the 11th Makhelwane Festival from 12–14 December 2025, celebrating township culture, tourism and entrepreneurship through music, food and community experiences that strengthen ubuntu, support SMMEs and boost local...
MMC Eunice Mgcina led a multidisciplinary service delivery operation in Midrand CBD, shutting down illegal businesses, enforcing by-laws and impounding vehicles as the City intensified efforts to restore safety, compliance...
The City of Johannesburg hosted an Export Readiness Workshop in Sandton, highlighting AfCFTA opportunities and equipping Food and Beverage SMMEs with practical tools, incentives and support to expand into continental...
The City of Johannesburg hosted a Disability Awareness and Health Outreach in Ennerdale, providing free health screenings, food parcels and support services, reinforcing its commitment to accessible healthcare and inclusion...
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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...
City Power is urging qualifying residents to urgently register for its Free Basic Electricity [FBE] Programme, with the July 31 deadline rapidly approaching...
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...
Advocate Nolitha Vuyolwethu Ntebe has etched her name in history as the first woman appointed Integrity Commissioner for the City of Johannesburg....
Tucked behind the Helderkruin Clinic, Region C proudly hosts the City's only public Biokinetics Centre....
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....
For more than 17 years, renowned urban strategist and international relations expert Zayd Ebrahim has worked to influence the City's diplomatic course....
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....
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...
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....
The City's MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, is spearheading a firm crackdown on lawlessness within city-owned properties....
A quiet revolution of innovation and hope is unfolding in Johannesburg, driven by Joburg's Smart City Office in collaboration with Wits University....
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....
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....
The City's Roodepoort Museum is commemorating the 140th anniversary of gold discovery in Johannesburg, a pivotal event that shaped the “City of Gold."...
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....
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City's Development Planning Department, has initiated a comprehensive Inner City Street and Informal Trading Plan....
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...