Thousands take stride at the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge in Johannesburg
The City of Johannesburg hosted the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge at Wanderers Sports Club on Thursday, 12 March 2026. The event brought together 265 companies and more than 14,500 participants […]
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Budding filmmaker Khaya Dube is making waves in Joburg
Johannesburg filmmaker Khaya Dube won the Young Voices Award at the Joburg Film Festival for Umxoxiso, exploring youth suicide and grief through culturally grounded storytelling....
Joburg Market supports knowledge sharing at NWU Farmers Day
Joburg Market participated in NWU Farmers Day, engaging farmers and stakeholders on sustainable agriculture, market access opportunities and innovations supporting long-term food security....
City Power engineer earns global certification in energy management
City Power engineer Ipfi Muedi earned international Certified Energy Manager accreditation, strengthening Johannesburg’s energy efficiency initiatives and inspiring women to pursue careers in engineering....
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Johannesburg has intensified its Water Demand Management Programme to stabilise supply, reduce consumption and strengthen infrastructure through coordinated action with Johannesburg Water, Rand Water and stakeholders....
The City of Johannesburg is mapping informal trading zones in the inner city to strengthen by-law enforcement, formalise traders and restore safe, orderly and regulated economic activity....
Joburg Student Council member Nothando Zondo led Level Up Soweto, a career guidance initiative connecting learners with universities and stakeholders to inspire youth leadership and future opportunities....
The Joburg Open returns to Houghton Golf Club from 05–08 March 2026, bringing global golf stars to Johannesburg and reinforcing the city's status as a premier sporting destination....
The City of Johannesburg is educating residents about RDP housing processes and scams, helping communities verify applications, update records and report fraud during targeted outreach engagements....
Joburg Market staff completed specialised Fire Marshal training at the EMS Academy in Brixton, strengthening workplace safety, emergency preparedness and fire response capacity within the market environment....
The City of Johannesburg has launched a compliance campaign in Region F targeting illegal occupants, rental defaulters and unlawful subletting in City-owned buildings to restore lawful use....
Johannesburg officials are gaining global expertise through embassy-funded training programmes that strengthen skills, institutional capacity and service delivery at no cost to the City....
Florida Library celebrated World Read Aloud Day with interactive storytelling and digital activities, inspiring young learners to develop a love for reading....
Johannesburg conducted a High-Impact Service Delivery operation in the inner city, addressing infrastructure backlogs, illegal connections and by-law violations to restore order....
Johannesburg launched IDP 2026 civic education in Region C, empowering residents to participate in shaping development priorities through upcoming public engagement meetings....
Unity Market at Joburg Market supports informal traders by providing accessible fresh produce trading opportunities that sustain livelihoods and strengthen inclusive local economic growth....
Johannesburg Development Agency is nearing completion of Drieziek Recreation Park in Orange Farm, creating a safe community space for sport, recreation and local economic opportunities....
A multi-agency bylaw enforcement operation shut down an illegal Glen Austin hotel and demolished an unsafe Midrand property during Region A compliance inspections....
Johannesburg hosted an orientation for the 2026/27 Joburg Student Council, empowering young leaders to represent their peers and participate in civic leadership....
The SPAR Proteas defeated England 65–50 at Ellis Park Arena, winning the International Netball Test Series and reinforcing Johannesburg’s reputation as a premier sporting host city....
Johannesburg Council approved the creation of an Executive Deputy Mayor position, following a majority vote during its Ordinary Council meeting....
Johannesburg hosted a historic men’s netball curtain-raiser as South Africa faced the Australian Kelpies during the International Netball Test Series....