Media Releases 2014
Freedom Day: remember the sacrifices, celebrate the nation
It's been 20 years since South Africans of all races voted in the country's first democratic election. We've come a long way since then; and owe our hard-won freedom to the sacrifices of the few, [...]
Rea Vaya BRT expansion will create job opportunities
New city-wide transit construction is improving access to employment opportunities, securing residents' safety, and linking communities across Johannesburg. With the expansion of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, Johannesburg's citizens will gain access [...]
Invitation
You are hereby invited to join Mayor Parks Tau for the Phase 1C Rea Vaya Infrastructure and Region E Imbizo.
Cooperation, careful spending, key to reshaping Joburg
In his State of the City Address, Executive Mayor Parks Tau described Joburg as a "City at work", breaking down physical barriers to create a liveable, sustainable metropolis. The City of Johannesburg held its annual [...]
City of Joburg’s impressive service delivery record
In 20 years, the City of Joburg has delivered new clinics, upgraded roads, installed thousands of new streetlights and improved sanitation and access to clean water, improving residents' lives immeasurably. As it celebrates the 20th [...]