The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is pleased to announce that Lilian Ngoyi Street will officially reopen to traffic on Friday, 12 September 2025 following the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Rehabilitation Project. The newly reconstructed road, between Loveday Street and End Street, will be a one-way street travelling eastbound.

It is an honour and privilege to address you at this important seminar on the role of sub-national governments in the global governance space, hosted here in Johannesburg, the economic heart of South Africa and indeed of the African continent.

This seminar does not stand alone. It builds directly on the 4th International Conference on Financing Sustainable Development Goals, which took place in Seville, Spain, earlier this year.

That global gathering reminded us of a sobering truth: across the world, sub-national and regional governments are under rising pressure. We are contending with growing debt, shrinking investment flows, and reduced aid at precisely the time when communities expect us to deliver on ambitious development and service delivery goals.The global financial system, in its current form, is not adequately designed to support the developmental mandates of cities and provinces.

The Cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane co-hosted the Urban 20 (U20) Mayoral Summit from 12–14 September 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This prestigious gathering brings together mayors from major G20 cities, providing a platform for essential dialogue that informs the deliberations of national leaders at the G20 Summit.

The U20 Summit is a vital opportunity for mayors to collectively address pressing urban challenges while ensuring that the priorities of cities are elevated within the G20 agenda. As co-chairs of the 2025 U20 cycle, Johannesburg and Tshwane are leading discussions that align with the South African G20 Presidency’s priorities.

Johannesburg Tourism is proud to announce its participation in the Embassies Business Fair and Conference, taking place at the CSIR International Convention Centre from 8 – 9 September 2025. This milestone engagement forms part of the tourism body’s high-impact build-up to the U20 Mayoral Summit on 12 – 14 September and the G20 Summit in November, positioning Johannesburg as a leading destination for global economic diplomacy, cultural exchange and urban innovation.

The Randjieslaagte Reservoir is constrained this morning due to a combination of factors, including higher demand, reduced supply, and infrastructure limitations. Johannesburg Water is actively monitoring the situation and implementing interventions to support recovery.

During restoration of supply this morning, a new leak occurred at the Hector Norris Pump Station, and the supply has been isolated. The bypass supply remains open.

Johannesburg Water teams, together with the service provider, are working continuously to resolve the burst.

These were the reassuring words from Johannesburg Water’s Managing Director, Ntshavheni Mukwevho, during Friday morning’s media briefing. The Entity held a short presser to provide an update on the current state of Johannesburg’s water supply, with a strong focus on the water supply issues experienced by the Commando System.

The City of Johannesburg has given back more than R2.7 billion worth of property rebates to property owners during the last financial year, which provided much needed financial relief.

The City’s massive rebates provided relief to thousands of households, pensioners, indigents, education sector and high-density residential developments amongst others during the 2024/2025 financial year, which began last July and ending in June this year.

As South Africa celebrates Tourism and Heritage Month this September, Joburg Tourism is proud to announce its continued support of four lifestyle events that reflect the heartbeat of Johannesburg’s cultural and economic vitality. These festivals not only showcase the city’s rich artistic tapestry but also play a pivotal role in driving tourism, stimulating job creation, and empowering small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) through meaningful market access.