Members of the media are invited to a briefing by the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Dada Morero, together with the MMC for Economic Development, Cllr Nomoya Mnisi, and senior officials from the Department of Economic Development. The City will provide an update on the progress of the court-ordered physical verification of informal traders, which concludes on 18 November 2025.

The briefing will cover the outcomes of the verification process, the next steps for issuing trading permits to qualifying traders, and the measures the City is implementing to ensure full compliance with the court ruling, municipal by-laws and the Informal Trading Policy. The City will also outline its ongoing efforts to create an orderly, safe and inclusive trading environment that supports both economic activity and the rights of residents and formal businesses.

The City of Johannesburg rejects, in the strongest possible terms, the article authored by Ms Sisanda Mbolekwa and published by the Sunday Times on 16 November 2025, under the headline “Workers’ R4bn G20 blackmail.” The article is riddled with factual inaccuracies, contradictions, and unfounded claims that mislead the public and misrepresent the City’s actions.

The central allegation that the City or the Executive Mayor has “diverted R4 billion” from capital expenditure to avert disruptions to the G20 Summit is entirely false. No such diversion has taken place. The City has not yet budgeted for the agreement reached in principle with SAMWU on Friday, 14 November 2025, and no amount has been drawn from any capital budget for this purpose. The journalist cannot point to a single budget document or Council decision to support this falsehood because none exists.

This December, skip the long queues and airport stress – and rediscover the magic of Johannesburg, a city that’s bursting with culture, creativity and festive cheer. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a curious explorer, Joburg invites you to experience a staycation like no other.

From sunrise hikes to sunset cocktails, Joburg offers a kaleidoscope of experiences. Wander through leafy escapes like The Wilds and the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, or take in panoramic views from a hot air balloon ride over Maropeng. For thrill-seekers, the iconic Soweto Towers promise adrenaline-pumping adventures, while families can enjoy the dazzling Festival of Lights at Joburg Zoo or the rollercoasters at Gold Reef City

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Transport Department, invites all Scooter Delivery Service Drivers to participate in an online stakeholder engagement meeting as part of the development of the City’s E-Hailing Management Policy.

The policy aims to guide how E-Hailing and Scooter Delivery Services — including platforms such as Uber Eats, Mr D, Checkers Sixty60, and others — operate within Johannesburg. This initiative supports the City’s broader transport objectives of promoting efficiency, safety, inclusivity, and economic growth while managing traffic congestion and urban mobility.

The Office of the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg, in partnership with City Power and Joburg Water, is taking municipal services directly to communities through a citywide outreach programme in the form of Regional Open Days, under the theme “Joint Proactive Query Resolution Campaign.”

The campaign will run from November 2025 to February 2026, covering all seven regions of the City of Johannesburg. Each Open Day will be held at easily accessible community venues, kicking off at Thuso House, 61 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, on Saturday, 15 November 2025 from 08h00 to 16h00.

City Power is calling on all customers currently receiving Free Basic Electricity (FBE) to check and renew their benefits to ensure they do not fall off the system. Beneficiaries are reminded that renewals, which were previously required every six months, are now valid for 12 months.

There is growing concern that many qualifying residents who were previously on the programme may have been automatically removed after their benefits expired, which has prompted renewed efforts to verify and re-register eligible households.

Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Rendani Khorombi as Executive Head: Tourism Strategic Services, effective 1 October 2025.

Khorombi brings 17 years of experience in the tourism sector, having served Joburg Tourism in various capacities, including his most recent role as Senior Manager: Convention and Visitor Services Bureau. His extensive expertise spans business events, visitor services, tourism development  and destination positioning. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a consistent ability to drive economic impact through tourism, foster long-term partnerships and unlock new tourism niches across Johannesburg.

“Rendani’s appointment marks a significant milestone in our journey to elevate Johannesburg as a globally competitive destination,” says Thandubuhle Mgudlwa, Joburg Tourism CEO. “With extensive experience in MICE, Visitor Services and Tourism Development, Rendani’s deep institutional knowledge, strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to excellence make him an ideal leader to steer our tourism strategy into the future. We’re confident that under Rendani’s leadership, our Tourism Strategic Services division will continue to thrive, innovate and deliver meaningful value to the city’s economy and its diverse communities.”

Khorombi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Development from the University of Johannesburg and has completed senior leadership programmes at the University of the Witwatersrand (Managers’ Leadership Development) and the University of Cape Town Senior Leadership Development Programme).

“I am deeply honoured to take on the role of Executive Head: Tourism Strategic Services,” says: Khorombi. “Having grown within this organisation and witnessed its evolution firsthand, I am excited to contribute to the continued growth and transformation of Johannesburg’s tourism landscape. I look forward to working with our stakeholders to position our city as a leading global destination for both leisure and business travel.”

Khorombi’s portfolio spans MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events), visitor information services and tourism development.

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For more information about Joburg Tourism and upcoming events, visit our website visit.joburg

Two NSFAS-funded student accommodation flats were disconnected in the Inner City over R12m owed for electricity non-payment.

The disconnections which included night-clubs and other businesses, happened as part of the City of Johannesburg Mayoral CEO Clean-Up Campaign in Region F which includes the Inner City.

City Power will begin converting all non-vending prepaid residential customers to postpaid billing accounts, effective from 12 November 2025, to enable the entity to recover lost revenue.

This intervention forms part of our ongoing efforts to reduce revenue losses, address issues related to tampered meters, illegal connections, and advance a broader programme aimed at improving billing accuracy across all our areas of supply. It is also about ensuring that the residents are responsible and pay for the electricity that they use.