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​​Credit Rating
​Credit rating agencies provide markets with credit opinions of the City based on detailed history of borrowing and repayment, as well as the availability of assets and extent of liabilities. 
 
​City's update following sovereign action
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
The City of Johannesburg's Baa3/P-3, Aa1.za/P-1.za global and national-scale issuer and debt ratings reflect the city's status as South Africa's business capital and main financial and economic centre, which allows it to access a broad tax base.
​City's update following initiation of rating review
Thursday, 6 April 2017
 
The City of Johannesburg's global scale ratings of Baa2/P-2 and national scale ratings of Aa1.za/P-1.za primarily reflect the city's status as South Africa's business capital and main financial and economic centre, which allows it access to a broad tax base.
​City continues to improve rating
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
 
A number of factors have contributed to Joburg's improved rating; the "biggest by far is revenue collection", followed by solid management, its turnaround strategy, and credit control.
​AA-credit rating for City
Friday, 08 August 2008
 
Johannesburg has received good news from the international agency Fitch Ratings, which has upgraded its credit ratings, saying its outlook is stable.
​City celebrates clean audit   
Monday, 10 March 2008
 
Executive Mayor Amos Masondo thanked his staff for achieving a clean audit report from the auditor-general with a sumptuous banquet.
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​Joburg is Africa's economic leader     
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
 
A recent study has confirmed what has been suspected all along – Johannesburg is the continental leader and economic hub. 
​A+ credit rating for Joburg     
Wednesday, 25 April 2007
 
In a display of confidence in the City's ability to repay its debts, the international credit rating agency Fitch has upgraded its long-term credit rating. Its upcoming unsecured bond issue has also been rated 'stable'. 
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​International nod for Joburg's credit control
Tuesday, 30 May 2006

Fitch, an international ratings agency, upgrades the City's long-term credit rating, just a day after a local company gives Johannesburg the thumbs up. 
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