The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Dada Morero, emphatically assures all runners, residents, sponsors, partners, and supporters that the 2025 AfricanBank Soweto Marathon — proudly branded as The People’s Race — will take place as planned on Saturday, 29 November 2025.

Despite recent unfounded speculation regarding the marathon’s status, we clearly state: there will be no disruption, no cancellation, and no threat to this iconic event. All operational plans, city logistics, safety deployments, and service-delivery preparations are confirmed and running on schedule. The Soweto Marathon is not just a sporting event; it is a historic and cultural touchstone for Johannesburg and South Africa. It embodies resilience, unity, and the unbreakable spirit of Soweto.

The City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services has expressed deep concern over yet another misleading and politically opportunistic statement issued by the Democratic Alliance regarding the so-called “sweeping” of Joburg Water funds.

The DA has, for months, attempted to force City Power’s name into an issue that has absolutely nothing to do with the entity.

 The DA claimed that City Power has been receiving money allocated by the City for Joburg Water. This claim was initially made during the adjustment budget in March, then it was repeated during the water crisis commentary in September, revived again in October through a PAIA request, and has been rehashed the same claim this week. 

It is with profound sadness that the City of Johannesburg Department of Public Safety announces the passing of Mr David Tembe, Strategic Advisor to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku.

Mr Tembe, the former Chief of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and former MMC for Public Safety, was found unresponsive at his private residence yesterday.