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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...
The City of Johannesburg is proud to host the 4th edition of the SPAR International Ne​tball 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. Mnis​i, 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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As Johannesburg's electricity consumption reaches critical levels, City Power is taking preventative measures to safeguard the city's power grid from potential collapse....
Former Joburg Open sponsor’s invitee Tristin Galant delivered an impressive performance at the SunBet Challenge Sun City, securing second place after a dramatic sudden-death playoff at the Gary Player Country...
The Johannesburg Development Agency’s (JDA) implementation of the Rea Vaya Phase 1C along Louis Botha Avenue to Sandton is progressing well, with much of the work already being completed....
​The City of Joburg is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares for Power Week 3 of the Telkom Netball League, set to take place from 13 June 2024 to 19...
The sky was a steel-grey canvas as the youth of Johannesburg converged at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre, braving the biting cold in their relentless quest for knowledge and entrepreneurship....
​Now that the 2024 national elections have now been concluded, political parties have the responsibility to ensure all campaign posters are removed....
City Power’s Reuven Service Delivery Centre (SDC) has launched a proactive initiative to address illegally connected, non-paying, and defaulting customers in the southern region of Johannesburg....
​​Tumelo Komape, also known as TK, has been named the Most Innovative Employee in the City of Johannesburg following his remarkable submission to the Employee Innovation Awards Challenge....
​The much-anticipated Mzansi Food & Drink Show, scheduled over the long weekend from Saturday, 15 to Monday, 17 June, at the Kyalami International Convention Centre, is set to become the...
Young Joburg residents are invited to ignite their passion and gain valuable skills at the inaugural #MadeInJozi Youth Summit....
In Melville, Region F, the vision for a vibrant and attractive main road that considers the needs of all users is being realised....
​​​​Linda Nkosi is grateful for his win in the Employee Innovation Award Challenge under the category of performance management and group talent acquisition....

City Power is urgently calling on residents of Johannesburg to reduce their electricity consumption as winter sets in, causing a significant strain on the power system. The City’s power utility...

​City Power is taking decisive action against customers with non-vending smart prepaid meters by converting them to postpaid meters across all its areas of supply in Johannesburg....
The City has extended its 10% downpayment offer for residential customers with outstanding municipal debt who wish to enter into a payment arrangement with the municipality....
The Ellis Park Arena was abuzz with energy as spectators gathered to witness some of the most exhilarating Telkom Netball League matches of the season, in a thrilling return that...
In a bid to combat the menace of vandalism and safeguard the City's vital ICT infrastructure, the Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) has introduced a comprehensive anti-vandalism training programme aimed at...
​​In just a few hours, South Africans will take to the polls to cast their votes in the national government elections on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 between 7am and 9pm....

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