The Gauteng Provincial Government, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the World’s Major Metropolises, hosted a seminar on the role of subnational government in the global governance arena on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. The Seminar is a continuation of the initial discussions held by the Gauteng delegation on the margins of the 4th International Conference…
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…
All departments and entities in the Gauteng Provincial Government tabled their 2024/25 Annual Reports at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. This was done in compliance with Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999.These Annual Reports provided a consolidated view of the financial position, financial performance and the cashflow of each department…
The City of Joburg Property Company (JPC) is pleased to announce the official appointment of Mr. Musawakhe (Musah) Makhunga as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 1 September 2025. His tenure is for a period of five (5) years fixed term. Mr. Makhunga has served as Acting CEO and successfully guided the organisation…
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…
The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, through its Waste Management and Regulation Unit, has appointed a service provider to lead the rehabilitation of the decommissioned Kya Sands landfill site. The landfill site, closed in 2010 after reaching full capacity, has since become a hotspot for widespread illegal dumping, impacting the environment, local…
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Development Planning Department, has officially launched the GEF – Urban Agriculture Food Resilience Infrastructure Project to fight food insecurity, empower new farmers, and expand sustainable urban farming across the City. In partnership with the City’s Social Development Department, Development Planning has created a…
The City of Johannesburg’s Bomb Squad, together with the Regional Director for Citizen Relationship & Urban Management in Region F, Irene Mafune, officials from departments and entities and representatives from the Private Office of the Executive Mayor, recently conducted a successful High-Impact Service Delivery programme in Region F, Ward 67, Yeoville. Teams attended to multiple…
The City of Johannesburg council has approved the Hostel Revitalisation Unitary Plan today, September 2, 2025. This plan was tabled by the MMC of Human Settlements, Councillor Mlungisi Mabaso. This approval enables the Department of Human Settlements to proceed with implementing the plan, which aims to transform hostels throughout the city and address their ongoing…
The City of Johannesburg has launched South Africa’s first Integrated Spatial Data Platform (ISDP) and Spatial Plan Management System (SPMS), marking a significant step towards modernising spatial planning and improving service delivery. For the first time, spatial data from all City departments and municipal-owned entities will be consolidated into a single digital repository, accessible through…
