Joburg Postpones Public Swimming Pool Opening to October
Residents of Johannesburg will have to wait another month before municipal swimming pools reopen, following a decision by the City to postpone the start of the 2026/27 swimming season.

Residents of Johannesburg will have to wait another month before municipal swimming pools reopen, following a decision by the City to postpone the start of the 2026/27 swimming season.
The Greater Protea Glen Transport Master Plan has earned national recognition after being selected as a finalist in the 2026 South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) National Awards – Project Awards.
The City of Johannesburg welcomed the successful launch of the Smart Wi-Fi Pole in Slovo Park, marking an important milestone in advancing digital inclusion and strengthening smart city infrastructure across the municipality.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the flawless execution of the G20 Summit’s opening day is proof that the city has the capacity, systems, and stability to consistently deliver reliable services—not only during high-profile global events but also for residents throughout the year.
The dispute between the City of Johannesburg and the trade union Solidarity centers on the removal of a controversial banner. Solidarity instituted urgent legal proceedings before the Gauteng Division of the High Court to have the banner reinstated or returned. The banner, which read, “Welcome to the most race-regulated country in the world,” was erected along the M1 motorway in Johannesburg.
The City Power Energy Indaba 2025 concluded on Wednesday, October 29, at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, marking the end of two days of robust discussions, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas that will shape Johannesburg’s energy future.
The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) is reviewing the Waste Management By-Law as part of its commitment to strengthen regulation, protect public health and the environment, and advance recycling and reuse initiatives.
Pikitup, the waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, wishes to apologise to the residents serviced by the Midrand, Selby, and Marlboro Depots for non-collection of waste and related services due to labour disputes.
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 of Johannesburg’s Development Planning Department has intensified its crackdown on illegal land use through its Planning Law Enforcement (PLE) Unit, reinforcing its commitment to uphold the integrity of the City’s land use regulations.