The City of Johannesburg has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising the provision of basic services for the residents, with a particular focus on water and sanitation. This commitment was emphasised by Deputy Executive Mayor Cllr Loyiso Masuku. Addressing residents at the first physical Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session held in Region D2 at Orlando East Communal Hall , Cllr...

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation welcomes its newly appointed MEC Lebogang Maile following the changes to the executive as announced by Premier Panyaza Lesufi on 01 April 2026. MEC Lebogang Maile is not a stranger to the Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation portfolio after his successful incumbency from 2010 until 2014....

Senior citizens from wards 62 and 63 gathered at the Johannesburg Zoo on Wednesday, 04 March 2026, for a joyful Picnic in the Park event organised by the City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) Region F, in collaboration with the Social Development and Sport & Recreation departments, as well as external stakeholders....

The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Councilor Jack Sekwaila, strongly condemns the burning of Pikitup waste collection trucks in Diepsloot today. This incident has been reported to the South African Police Service for investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the destruction of the company’s vehicles...

The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) Councillor Jack Sekwaila expresses concern regarding the waste collection disruptions that have affected three depots in recent days. The MMC has urgently requested that Pikitup management, along with the board, convene a meeting with the organised labour and...

The City of Johannesburg has launched its first-ever Sanitary Towels Distribution Programme aimed at supporting girls aged 10 to 19, beginning in Ward 50, Doornkop. The programme was officially launched by the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, at Bophelong Clinic in Region C. The launch was...

The 2025 Summer Initiation school season officially commenced on 13 December 2025 for school -going initiates. Initiation schools for non-school going initiates started on 25 November 2025 A total number of 319 applications have been received for the 2025 summer initiation season. 107 applications for male initiations schools and 125 for female initiation schools were...

MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Jacob Mamabolo, will hand over 2 vehicles to the two recognized Traditional leaders in the province.COGTA has the overall objective of supporting, protecting and providing an enabling environment for the development and recognition of the institutions of traditional leadership, customary law and customs.The handover of the vehicles...