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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At just 34, Joburg’s GCFO Tebogo Moraka is driving financial stability and digital transformation, steering the City through major challenges with a bold, tech-driven vision for smarter, sustainable service delivery....
he recent Regional Councillors Forum meeting hosted by the City of Johannesburg’s Region F, served as a valuable platform for councillors to receive feedback regarding service delivery issues....
Mohlatlego Nakeng has been working tirelessly as a General Worker at Wendywood Centre in Region E striving to make the City a better place....
Councillor Jack Sekwaila, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), has issued a plea to the business community in Johannesburg, urging them...
Whitney Houston’s fanatics were treated to 14 days of a musical bliss as the world – renowned vocalist Belinda Davids graced the iconic Mandela Theatre stage with her exceptional talent...
Sandton City, the premier shopping destination in Africa, is celebrating five decades of retail with an exquisite one-day shopping festival set to captivate patrons with exclusive offers, extraordinary experiences, and...
Since its official opening three months ago, the City of Johannesburg’s Lehae Library has been improving the lives of community members and creating a brighter future for its users....
The Bertha Solomon Recreation Centre was buzzing with youthful energy. The occasion? A spectacular children’s event that promised laughter, learning and fun....
National Book Week at Orange Farm Library was not just about books, it bridged generations, preserved stories and celebrated the love of learning....
September, spring, sunshine and Sho’t Left are all ideal changes to look forward to as the City transitions into a new season, which screams travel and tourism....
The secret to Negrita Faulmann’s 40 years at the City is passion and love for her job. She plans on tackling the remaining two years before retirement with the same...
Councillor Jack Sekwaila spearheaded a comprehensive clean-up campaign and public education drive in Meadowlands, Soweto, to mark the International Day for Clean Air for Blue Skies on Thursday, 7 September....
In celebration of physiotherapy week, City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Service and the Johannesburg Metropolitan District Rehabilitation exposed emergency responders to new techniques to support their work fitness at Florida...
Councillor Jack Sekwaila, and City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava have launched the first phase of smart prepayment metres in Alexandra, in the north of Johannesburg, in a pivotal step towards...
As part of its Tourism Month activities, the City of Johannesburg and Joburg Tourism Company are excited to support Gauteng Central Lions Cricket as they launched the DP World Lion’s...
Johannesburg has received crucial technical support for climate-resilient infrastructure following the C40 Mayor's Roundtable and CFO Technical Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya....
Residents of Drieziek are waiting to dive into a new era of aquatic excellence, thanks to the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) near completion of a new, state-of-the-art swimming pool....
With World Cleanup Day fast approaching, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, Pikitup and Joburg Tourism are united in a call to residents to participate in actively cleaning and beautifying the...