The City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Public Safety, Councillor Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, acknowledges the ruling handed down by Judge Brad Wanless regarding the City’s management of informal trading. The judgment compels the city to undertake a swift, transparent, and lawful process to audit, register, and allocate trading spaces to informal traders, in full compliance with municipal by-laws and national legislation.

The court emphasised the principles of fairness, non-discrimination, and constitutional compliance in the implementation of this process. MMC Tshwaku reaffirms the department’s unwavering support for street traders while underscoring the imperative of maintaining law and order. “De Villiers Street had become a disaster waiting to happen due to uncontrollable crowds, escalating crime rates, litter accumulation, and the presence of undocumented foreigners posing a clear security risk,” said MMC Dr Tshwaku.

Johannesburg Tourism is proud to announce the latest iteration of its Tourism and Hospitality Vocational Training Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at driving job creation and sustained economic growth in the city’s dynamic tourism sector.

A total of 300 former participants of the Tourism Ambassador Programme have been recruited through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to take part in a six-month Tourism and Hospitality Vocational Training Programme. The training commenced on 1 September 2025 and will run until 28 February 2026.

Every journey through Johannesburg should be one that everyone can take — confidently, independently, and safely. Yet for many people with disabilities, everyday travel remains a challenge.

As South Africa marks Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) from 3 November to 3 December, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) reaffirms its commitment to building a truly inclusive city through the rollout of the Universal Design Access Plan (UDAP).

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has introduced a Debt Relief Programme aimed at assisting financially struggling residents and businesses to settle outstanding municipal accounts, while restoring financial sustainability to the City.

The initiative forms part of the City’s broader commitment to improving revenue collection, promoting social justice, and ensuring that ratepayers in arrears are provided with a fair opportunity to normalise their municipal accounts.

The City of Joburg Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Floyd Warren Brink as the new City Manager. This strategic move is a testament to the City’s commitment to robust leadership and effective governance as it continues to advance its developmental agenda, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, and resilience.

Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Dada Morero, will tomorrow attend court proceedings in a matter between the City of Johannesburg and the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI).

The City will join the global community tomorrow, 31 October 2025, to celebrate World
Cities Day. This year’s theme, “People-Centred Smart Cities”, calls for technology and
innovation that improves urban life while prioritising inclusivity, accessibility, and equity.

The City of Joburg’s Department of Economic Development (DED) is pleased to announce its
participation in the official launch of the Savant Foundry Johannesburg Hub, an exciting milestone
for innovation and industrial development in the city.

This initiative supports the Department’s broader mandate to position Johannesburg as Africa’s
leading hub for advanced manufacturing and technology-driven enterprises, accelerating
inclusive economic growth and skills development.

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development, earning three recognitions at the 88th IMESA/CESA Excellence Awards, held during the IMESA Conference & Exhibition in East London on Tuesday, 28 October.