The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Dada Morero, emphatically assures all runners, residents, sponsors, partners, and supporters that the 2025 AfricanBank Soweto Marathon — proudly branded as The People’s Race — will take place as planned on Saturday, 29 November 2025.

Despite recent unfounded speculation regarding the marathon’s status, we clearly state: there will be no disruption, no cancellation, and no threat to this iconic event. All operational plans, city logistics, safety deployments, and service-delivery preparations are confirmed and running on schedule. The Soweto Marathon is not just a sporting event; it is a historic and cultural touchstone for Johannesburg and South Africa. It embodies resilience, unity, and the unbreakable spirit of Soweto.

The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero, tonight led the official launch of City Power’s Inner City streetlights and Christmas light displays, marking a significant milestone in the City’s efforts to enhance safety, visibility and vibrancy during the festive season. The Mayor was joined by the MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services (EISD), Cllr Jack Sekwaila, Cllr Sithembiso Hlatshwayo, Regional Director Irene Mafume and City Power’s Executive Leadership.

This year’s installation brings newly illuminated festive displays that brighten the Inner City skyline and signal the start of a more joyful and welcoming holiday period. The event began with a guided tour through the illuminated routes, including Maboneng, Gandhi Square, and the stretches along Rissik, Smith, Eloff, Wolmarans, Harrison, Plein, King George and De Villiers Streets. These festive displays symbolise renewed hope, enhanced safety and the City’s commitment to restoring vibrancy to Johannesburg’s public spaces.

The Soweto Marathon has formally thanked the City of Johannesburg for its continued partnership and support in hosting this major national event.

For the safety of all participants, to prevent injuries, dehydration, and medical risks, the 2025 edition will enforce two cut-off times for the marathon.

City Power, in partnership with multiple law enforcement agencies, conducted a significant multi-agency operation on Monday, 24 November 2025, to address illegal mining operations and infrastructure tampering that have caused persistent power outages in Kibler Park and Mondeor.

The comprehensive intervention brought together City Power, SAPS Mondeor, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Gauteng Traffic Wardens, the Johannesburg Roads Agency, private security providers, and Ward 125 Councillor Matsobane Sekhu. A total of 54 personnel were deployed under the leadership of senior SAPS officials.

The City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services has expressed deep concern over yet another misleading and politically opportunistic statement issued by the Democratic Alliance regarding the so-called “sweeping” of Joburg Water funds.

The DA has, for months, attempted to force City Power’s name into an issue that has absolutely nothing to do with the entity.

 The DA claimed that City Power has been receiving money allocated by the City for Joburg Water. This claim was initially made during the adjustment budget in March, then it was repeated during the water crisis commentary in September, revived again in October through a PAIA request, and has been rehashed the same claim this week. 

It is with profound sadness that the City of Johannesburg Department of Public Safety announces the passing of Mr David Tembe, Strategic Advisor to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku.

Mr Tembe, the former Chief of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and former MMC for Public Safety, was found unresponsive at his private residence yesterday.

 Pikitup will extend its Separation at Source (S@S) programme to gated communities within the Roodepoort Depot operational area from 24 November 2025. The rollout will cover townhouses, flats, estates, and other gated complexes in Constantia Kloof, Florida Hills, Florida Park, Honeydew, Ruimsig, Weltevreden Park, Wilgespruit, and Wilgeheuwel. 

Launched as a pilot in 2009 and later made compulsory in select high- and middle-income areas, the S@S programme aims to divert waste away from landfill sites, many of which have limited remaining capacity. By reducing waste to landfill, the initiative helps extend their lifespan, encourages households to recycle, and supports job creation in the circular economy. 

The City of Johannesburg proudly announces the launch of the Homecoming exhibition, a landmark cultural event forming part of the G20 Summit program.

This exhibition celebrates the return of 145 artworks from the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG) after an extensive international tour and marks a historic partnership between Standard Bank Gallery and JAG.

 The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is poised to host one of the most significant global gatherings, the G20 Summit, which will take place at the NASREC precinct from 22 to 23 November 2025. This milestone event marks South Africa’s tenure as G20 chair and underscores the CoJ’s reputation as the country’s economic hub and a vital corridor for business across Africa. 

The build-up to the summit has been characterised by a series of impactful side and parallel events designed to foster inclusive dialogue and collaboration. Among these were the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Conference held in July 2025, as well as U20 and B20 engagements, which brought together urban leaders, business communities, citizens, and youth. These initiatives reflect the city and South Africa’s commitment to addressing global challenges through multi-stakeholder participation.