Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is excited to announce the launch of the revamped Florida Park in Region C, which is set to be unveiled on Thursday, 18 April 2024 at 11h30. The park is adorned with large indigenous trees, stretches of lawn, paved walkways, and an array of birdlife.

Overlooking the serene Florida Lake, a much-loved and frequented fishing and bird watching spot for residents in and around the area, Florida Lake is surrounded by properties with a view like no other. Situated in the west of Joburg, the expansive park is a haven for lovers of the outdoors, especially on weekends and public holidays.

The recent revamp of Florida Park is offering park users newly installed play equipment with rubberized surfaces for the safety of children, free-to-use outdoor gym equipment, a renovated Lapa, additional and new braai facilities with ramps for wheelchairs users and most importantly, a controlled access and exit to the park. Lastly, the park provides ablution facilities for its users.

Please join us in handing over this beautiful green space park to the residents of Florida and nearby communities.

Your response will be appreciated, hope to see you there.
Thanks and take care,

Noeleen Mattera
Media Relations
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
T: 011 712 6722 / 079 994 6345
WhatsApp only: 084 885 9981
Follow us on Twitter @JoburgParksZoo, Instagram and on Facebook

Members of the media are invited to join MMC for Public Safety Cllr David Tembe as he visits all Fire Stations in District 1. District 1 comprises of fire stations in Cosmo City, Diepsloot, Lonehill, Midrand and Ivory Park.

During the oversight visit, MMC Tembe will inspect all emergency vehicles and fire station buildings, check state of readiness for emergency, meet and greet staff to understand their challenges, etc. One on One interviews will be granted to members of the media. Date: Monday, 09 May 2022 Departure from Martindale: 07h00 Venue: First Stop will be Cosmo City Fire Station Transport will be provided to Members of the Media who wish to join us. Pick up will be at JMPD Headquarters, Martindale.

For more information contact:

Karabo Seane

Deputy Director: Communication and Stakeholder Management

Office of MMC for Public Safety

078 269 4416

On the 19^th January 2022, Cllr Vasco da Gama, Speaker of Council was saddened and heartbroken to hear the news about the level of crime that is escalating in Freedom Park, Ward 24.

This follows a shooting that took place where 7 people were shot and 5 died at the PikitUp dump site at Groot Koppies. Cllr Vasco da Gama joined by MMC: Environment, Infrastructure & Services, Cllr Sun, MMC: Housing, Cllr Mabaso and MMC: Public Safety, Cllr Tembe as well as Ward Councillors from the surrounding wards, which include Ward 17 and 18 and officials on an oversight visit to address the incident that took place a week ago.  All Councillors and officials were in shock to come across 5 dead bodies lying around on the Golden Highway, just opposite the BP garage in Freedom Park.

Speaker of Joburg sends his heartfelt condolences to the families and community of Freedom Park in Ward 24.

“I was informed that one of the five victims’ body was found inside a trench with digging tools which suggest that they were shot while digging for copper cable the previous night. This level of violent crime that we see in Joburg is very concerning. I have pleaded with the MMC of Public Safety to work closely with other law enforcement agencies to work closely together to ensure that they improve the safety of our residents,” said Cllr da Gama.

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Issued on behalf of Cllr Vasco da Gama Speaker of Council.

For more information contact Sipho Masigo 060 504 9586 send an email to mediaqueries@joburg.org.za

?City of Johannesburg Speaker of Council Cllr Vasco da Gama congratulates Cllr Colleen Makhubele on her election as the Chair of Chairs.

In a very difficult and long day of the Joburg Council meeting held on Tuesday, 18th January 2022, Cllr Colleen Makhubele was duly elected as Chair of Chairs unopposed.  Her responsibilities will be among others, to work closely with the Speaker, Whip of Council, and chair meetings of Chairpersons of Portfolio Committees.

“I am very excited and happy to have Cllr Makhubele in the Legislature, with her vast corporate background.  She will help strengthen the office of the Chairs of Chairs, inspire Chairpersons, review By-Laws, approve reports and perform effective oversight and scrutiny over the Executive,” said Cllr da Gama.

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Issued on behalf of Cllr Vasco da Gama Speaker of Council

For more information contact Sipho Masigo 060 504 9586 send an email to mediaqueries@joburg.org.za

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) will be hosting a parade of its 1800 officers before their deployment in the Johannesburg CBD area. The officers will be part of the BuyaMthetho (the return of the law) programme to restore law and order in Joburg and the surrounding communities.

The Metro Police Officers will conduct crime prevention by doing block-by-block patrol, stop and search, by-law enforcement and there will be increased police visibility in the City of Johannesburg.

The Public Safety BuyaMthetho Parade & Deployment will be held as follows:

Date:               Wednesday, 19 January 2021

Time:              11h00

Venue:            Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg

For more information, please contact Wayne Minaar send an email to: waynem@joburg.org.za

For any media queries, please send an email to mediaqueries@joburg.org.za

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, accompanied by Members of the Mayoral Committee, will on Wednesday, 12 January 2022, outline the key priorities for the City of Johannesburg’s Multi Party Government (MPG) for the short to medium term.

This engagement follows a week-long induction of Members of the Mayoral Committee in December as well as strategy workshops last week and will detail how the city intends to restore the hope and dignity of its citizens by rebuilding trust and confidence through key service delivery initiatives and approaches.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 12 January 2022

Time: 10:30 for 11:00

Venue: Joburg Theatre, 163 Civic Blvd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

For media queries, please contact:

Olebogeng Molatlhwa

Assistant Director: Mayoral Communications

Private Office of the Executive Mayor

OlebogengMola@joburg.org.za

084 371 3243

Executive Mayor Mpho Phalatse to announce City of Johannesburg Mayoral Committee

Today, the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, will announce a dynamic group of councillors who will serve as part of the Mayoral Committee.

This group of councillors will help steer and ensure fast and effective service delivery to the residents of Johannesburg as well as return open and transparent governance to the Metro.

Members of the media are invited and there will be an opportunity for photographs and interviews.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Monday, 13 December 2021
Time: 11:00
Venue: Ground Floor, Reception Room, Council Chamber Wing, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Media Enquiries
Kwezi Sogoni
Acting Director: Executive Support
Private Office of the Executive Mayor
073 233 0087

Kindly note that the City of Johannesburg Speaker of Council Cllr Nonceba Molwele has issued a notice to all Councillors to hold the 28th Extra-Ordinary Council meeting to elect a new mayor of the City of Johannesburg.

In accordance with section 29 of the Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998), the Speaker of Council has advised meetings to be held as follows:

Date: Friday, 01 October 2021

Venue: Metro Centre, Constance “Conny” Bapela Chambers and various Council venues

Time: 10:00am

Media houses will have one-on-one opportunity with the mayor and photo opportunity as well.

This will be followed by the Swearing-in of the newly appointed Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMC’s) as follows:

Date: Friday, 01 October 2021 (same day)

Venue: Metro Centre, Constance “Conny” Bapela Chambers and various Council venues

Time: 2pm

The Council meetings will be held NORMAL FACE TO FACE (IN PERSON) in line with Directive 6.7 of the Regulations issued by the Minister on 03 July 2020 read together with the adjusted Level 2 regulations issued by the Minister of Cogta on 12 September 2021.

Members of the public are therefore encouraged to be part of the Council meeting by viewing the proceedings of Council on the City’s Facebook page and Madam Speakers Social media pages;

Twitter: @CityofjoburgZA or Speaker¬¬_CoJ

Facebook: Cityofjoburg or Nonceba Molwele

In line of the COVID-19 regulations limited numbers will be permitted in the Chamber and RSVP is critical for proper arrangements.

For RSVP please email: thembelihler@joburg.org.za

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Issued by the City of Johannesburg

Spokesperson for the Speaker of Council: Sipho Masigo, 060 504 9586

For all media queries, please send an email to siphomasi@joburg.org.za

The City of Johannesburg will hold its 27th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday, 10 August 2021, to elect the new Executive Mayor.

The position became vacant following the passing of the late Executive Mayor Cllr Geoffrey Molantoa Makhubo on the 9th July 2021.

The Speaker of Council Cllr Nonceba Molwele, has called the Extra-Ordinary Meeting in terms of Rule 16 of the Standing Rules and Orders of Council. The process to elect the Executive Mayor will be in accordance with the Schedule 3 of the Municipal Structures Act.

The meeting will be held in the new Council Chamber. Different venues will also be used to accommodate councillors in line with the Adjusted Level 3 regulations to allow for social distancing.

​​​​The Extra-Ordinary Council meeting will be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 10 August 2021
Time: 10h00
Venue: New Council Chamber, Metro Centre and Joburg Theatre Boardrooms
The meeting will also be live-streamed via the following platforms:

Twitter:@CityofJoburgZA
Facebook: City of Johannesburg
Facebook: Nonceba Molwele

NB: There will be a small number of the media who will be given access into Metro Centre, as such it is critical for members of the media who need to be at Metro Centre to RSVP to enable the City to make necessary arrangements in compliance with the COVID -19 regulations. RSVP to Dudu Lushaba, email: DuduLu@joburg.org.za

Issued on behalf of Speaker of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Nonceba Molwele

For any media queries, please contact:

Speaker’s Spokesperson
Siphom@joburg.org.za
Sipho Masigo
068 040 9431

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo together with Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) of Transport, Cllr Nonhlanhla Makhuba will officially launch the Pothole Patrol initiative, a partnership between the City, Discovery Insure and Dialdirect Insurance.

The Pothole Patrol partnership aims to manage the repair of potholes throughout Johannesburg, in a unique data-driven initiative designed to make roads safer for all residents. The initiative will be a game-changer in resolving the backlog created by the national lockdown and the scourge of potholes on Joburg roads.

The initiative will also form part of the 120 Days of accelerated service delivery that the City has recently embarked on, with potholes being one of the main issues being tackled in all 7 regions.

Members of the media are invited to attend the official launch of th​e Pothole Patrol as follows:

Date: 03 May 2021
Time: 08h00
Location: Cnr Sandton drive and William Nicol Drive (opposite Total garage)

For more information and confirmation of attendance please contact: Mildred Matlou @ 0632570030
Or Shanti @0715489776/ShantiA@discovery.co.za/ jolenec@tihsa.co.za

The Speaker of Council, Cllr Nonceba Molwele will visit the family of the late Jostina Sangweni later today, to pay her respects and to comfort the family.

“It is with great sadness to read and hear about the brutal killing of Jostina Sangweni, whom the family had confirmed that she was suffering from a mental Illness” Cllr Molwele.

“In my weekly Civic education show about a year ago we had extensively discussed the issues of mental illness, how in many instances society fails to recognise it for what it is, and how this would be prevalent during this tough period of Covid-19. To now read about this brutal killing of this woman who suffered from schizophrenia is just painful” Cllr Molwele.

As the legislature we commit to enhance Civic Education on Mental health, to educate and empower our residents, given the seriousness and potential tragic consequences of this disease.

We also condemn this gruesome attack by some of the community members and we are also calling for them to care and protect those that are vulnerable.

Details of the family visit are as follows:
Date: 13 April 2021
Venue: Mndeni Soweto
Time: 13:00

Issued by the City of Johannesburg

Spokesperson for the Speaker of Council: Sipho Masigo, 068 040 9431

For all media queries, send an email to siphomasi@joburg.org.za​

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo invites members of the media to attend the 120 days Accelerated Service Delivery Programme.

The Executive Mayor and Members of the Mayoral Committee will roll up their sleeves and be hard at work in Ivory Park, north east of the city, from Tuesday, April 13 to Friday 16 April 2021.

The focus of this visit is mainly on service delivery in the City, a return to basics and tougher by-law enforcement. These are some of the measures the Mayor will deploy in his fight against crime and grime in the country’s financial capital to take it back to its place of being “A World-Class African City”.

Members of the media are invited to attend the City’s Accelerated service delivery programme as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Time: ​08:00
Venue: Ivory Park North Hall, Tokologo Street, Ivory Park
There will be various sites to be visited and an opportunity for the media to conduct interviews.

For more information and confirmation of attendance, please contact:

Milly Matlou
Media Specialist: Mayoral Communications
063 257 0030
OR

Luyanda Lunika
Specialist: Special Projects
076 510 4401/ Send an email to mediaqueries@joburg.org.za​

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Lawrence Khoza, will on Monday, 15 February 2021, visit SMMEs in the agro-processing and energy sectors in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg.

His meeting with business owners is to understand the challenges they face and to establish how the City can assist them. Business retention, expansion and aftercare is a major priority for the City, as well as pushing localisation of production. Manufacturing (agro-processing), energy as well as ICT have been identified as a key growth sectors in the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery plan of the City of Johannesburg.

Members of the media are invited to join MMC Khoza and to wear comfortable shoes as he conducts the sight visit at the following sites:

1. Dheli Delicious (We will visit 3 Plants including their Biodiesel Plant.)
2. Dorat Foods
3. Nonnas Italian Foods
4. Polar Foods
5. FR Panel Beating

Date: Monday, 15 February 2021
Time: 10:00
Location: 6 Fish River Street, Ext 10, Lenasia, Johannesburg

For Media Enquiries:
Lelethu Ndyamboti – Media Liaison Specialist
Office of the MMC Economic Development
Mobile – 083 702 3688

The Speaker of Council, Councillor Nonceba Molwele, has called an Extraordinary Meeting of Council on this week:

Date: 11 February 2021
Time: Starting 08:00AM
Venue: Online via Cisco Webbex

Issued by:
Secretary to Council
Council Legislature
City of Joburg