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2020 Africa-France Summit; the Challenge of 1000
Are you involved in the development of entrepreneurship in Africa? Do you have an innovative project with a positive impact? The French Government will invite 1000 African entrepreneurs to Bordeaux to present their ideas at The City of Solutions, a show dedicated to...
Rates policy & bylaw review 2020/21
The City of Joburg is hosting consultative regional meetings, providing participants an opportunity to give meaningful input into the review of the Property Rates Policy. Rates Policy and Rates Bylaw Review 2020_2021 Media Statement- MMC Matongo- Public participation...
Temporary road closure: Smit St off-ramp
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) will be embarking on a road resurfacing programme, concentrating on deep patching on M1 North Smit Street off-ramp, Braamfontein. The closure will commence 22 January ending 28 January 2020. The closure will take place outside of...
Residential Emerges as the Leading Property Sector in Inner City Real Estate
Despite the reputations of our inner cities as run-down and dangerous; regenerative property projects in these areas continue to capture the attention of the media, investors and tenants alike. Some local initiatives have even received international acclaim for their...
Three years of Real, Meaningful Change for Joburg Residents
Farewell address by Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba 27 November 2019 "With today marking my last day in office, I think it is appropriate to reflect on the successes achieved by the multi-party government over the past three years. Upon assuming office in August 2016,...
Bank of Lisbon Demolition
Bank of Lisbon Building, corner of Albertina Sisulu, Pixley Ka Seme & Helen Joseph St will be imploded on Sunday 24 November at 09h00. Exclusion Zone will be evacuated at 05H00. Roads will remain blocked into the early morning of Monday 25 November, when...
Inner City Partnership Forum
The City of Joburg is hosting the Inner City Partnership Forum on Tuesday 5th November from 08h30 to 13h00 at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Newtown. The following presentations will be made by the private sector; Introduction & Context of the JICP JICP Chairperson...
M2 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
At the M2 Motorway Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony held on Thursday, 31 October 2019 the Executive Mayor, Councillor Herman Mashaba, praised the full team that had worked since the February closure to complete the rehabilitation project on time in a most collaborative,...
Coalition Days: City of Joburg up for grabs
Coalition Days: City of Joburg up for grabs By Greg Nicolson Daily Maverick 31 October 2019 While the ANC is rallying support to govern the City of Johannesburg, the DA could face an uphill battle to keep the mayoral chains following the resignations of prominent...
Transforming SA Through Business Leadership
“As South Africans, the ability we have to fundamentally make a difference is critical. But it starts with us, the individuals.” Robbie Brozin. Heavy Chef & Discovery Inspire Sessions: The Unifiers Tuesday 29 October Constitution Hill Event Report: Albie...
The cure for what ails us is greater engagement by citizens
Daily Maverik Opinionista, Judith February, 21 October 2019"The question we have to ask is, ‘what is the work for us to do?’ That is both an individual and collective question for each one of us as we try to create a country that is more just and more equal." Read the...
Mayor Mashaba announces resignation
Statement by Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba 21 October 2019 Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen, I joined the Democratic Alliance, because I could no longer stand back and watch my country being destroyed by ANC corruption, failure and arrogance. When I was approached...
Stage 2 load shedding info
Go to the City Power website HERE for updates on the current stage 2 load shedding by Eskom Download an app and stay notified of the load shedding schedule for you area. Nichemarket has a list of three to choose from HERE See also A CoJ Press Statement by the...
AFD Digital Challenge
Are you the initiator of a digital project promoting the development of sustainable cities in Africa? AFD has kicked off the fourth edition of its Digital Challenge, a competition for startups and digital innovators. For this new edition, AFD Digital Challenge wishes...
Statement from the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership
Carnage and mob criminal, murderous actions render our society poorer and unproductive. They are likely to reverse South Africa and the continent's social, political, and economic gains and strategic relationships. All leaders of our people, in all spheres and...
A valley grows hope against urban decay
In the press In Joburg’s eastern suburbs, developers, residents and craftspeople are forging a new sense of neighbourliness and trying to do business in ways that do not exclude or marginalise people. Read the full article by Ufrieda Ho HERE. Find out more about the...
M2 Bridge Rehabilitation update
“The M2 bridge rehabilitation project is about 60% complete, and on track for handover on October 31”.
Inner Jozi Safety & Security Forum
The Inner Jozi Safety & Security Forum exists to ensure that Municipal Government, Security Clusters, Private Sector, Business, Civic and Faith-Based Organizations all work together to eradicate crime, lawlessness and build a cleaner and safer Inner City. Launched...
JICP requires the services of a Consultant/Service provider
The Johannesburg Inner City Partnership (JICP) is looking for a consultant/service provider to carry out an assessment (mid – term and final evaluation) report for the Makers Way Project
Inner City Property Investors
On 29 April the Joburg Property Company (JPC) announced the 10 property developers who have won 24 tenders to reconstruct buildings in the Inner City. The developers will construct student accommodation, mixed-use developments, and trading space for Micro to Medium...
Johannesburg City Centre mini-guide
The city gets it's own mini-guide for local and international visitors Following on from the successful launch of Rosebank In Your Pocket mini-guide in April, In your Pocket City Guides is set to publish a mini-guide for the City Centre and Melville. Finally the city...
JMPD new undercover unit
LISTEN: JMPD ZOOMING IN ON CRIMINALS WITH NEW UNDERCOVER UNIT Written by staff reporter (POWER987) 15 MAY 2019 CCTV cameras are all good and well, but what use are they without a response team? The City of Johannesburg is cracking down on crime and has realised this,...
Inclusionary Housing Seminar
JPOMA, TUHF and JICP invite you to the Inclusionary Housing Seminar Date: 20 May 2019 Time 8am - 12pm Place: TUHF Offices, 12th Floor, West Wing, Libridge Building, 25 Ameshoff St, Braamfontein RSVP Essential: Angela Rivers angela@jpoma.co.za Programme: Registration...
JPC releases 97 more properties for mixed-use development
The City of Joburg, through the Joburg Property Company (JPC), has released a prospectus of 97 more properties for mixed-use development. These properties have a total investment value of between R20 billion and R25 billion and are being released across several...
One Billion litres of water per year: putting communities at the centre of development
WASSUP has been repairing and maintaining communal toilet facilities in Extension 1. Working with limited resources, the co-operative has not only developed a sustainable and accountable repair and maintenance model, it has also developed a water tracking system that has helped to generate important data around water use and huge potential cost savings for the City of Johannesburg.
Open day for outstanding queries in Region F
The City of Johannesburg is hosting an Open Day for Region F on 27 and 28 March from 09h00 to 15h00 at Thuso House Customer Services Centre, 61 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein. Customers with outstanding queries older than 30 days, are invited to attend.
Inner City Partnership Forum- Tuesday 26 February 2019
On Tuesday 26th February, the City of Joburg hosted the Inner City Partnership Forum.
Presentations were given by 11 passionate stakeholders currently working on projects to improve the Inner City.
Joburg takes a step forward in addressing unequal spatial development
A City of Johannesburg media statement by the MMC for Development Planning, Cllr Reuben Masango 22 February 2019 The City of Johannesburg has yet again taken a step forward in its effort and commitment towards addressing unequal spatial development and transformation...
Call for proposals #JoziWalks 2019
Are you a passionate Jozi resident? Do you want to share the delights and little-known secrets of your neighbourhood with other Joburg residents? Then apply to host a #JoziWalks in May this year. #JoziWalks is back for a third year and this year #JoziWalks hopes to...
Transforming Bellville into a leading African City
"The Greater Tygerberg Partnership is transforming Bellville into a leading African City. It's not enough to leave Bellville to its own devices. It needs to be fully imagined in order to meet its potential. Gridlocked megalopolises—their time has come. The new city...
Urban Heritage Strategies course
Urban Heritage Strategies (UHS) aims to develop a better understanding of the complex relationship between urban development and heritage management. The courses are developed by Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam...
Closing date extended on RFP for Inner City Properties
The Joburg Property Company has announced the new date for proposals on the redevelopment of properties in the Inner City is now 28 February 2019 at 10.30am. View the advertisement HERE View the prospectus HERE On Thursday 24 January, certificates for redevelopment...
Slaying the homelessness giant
Slaying the homelessness giant By Lucille Davie It makes economic sense to help the homeless. So says Chris Lund of the Johannesburg Homelessness Network (JHN). “We want residents to see that there is more value in investing in job creation centres for the homeless...
Growthpoint and The Waste Transformers launch waste-to-energy initiative at Cape Town’s N1 City Mall
The improper disposal of waste is one of the fastest growing risks to our planet and way of life. Rotting food leads to increases in methane gasses as the food decomposes in landfills. The Waste Transformers and Growthpoint Properties have united to help take on this challenge.
Temporary Road Closure at Pixley Seme Street
Pixley Seme (Sauer) Street will be closed to traffic, from Pritchard Street to Rahima Moosa Street starting from 08h00 until 19h00 on Saturday 8th December.
Sewage contaminated rivers; Gauteng’s rivers are dying
Gauteng's rivers are dying "4.3 billion litres, of untreated, or at best partially treated sewage, is allowed to flow into our bulk water resource ever single day. Prof Anthony Turton www.gurumanzi.com In 2008 I was keynote speaker at a conference run by the CSIR. I...
World Toilet Day 2018
World Toilet Day, celebrated on 19th November, is about taking action to ensure that everyone has a safe toilet by 2030. This is part of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: sanitation and water. www.worldtoiletday.info/wtd2018/ Sewage contaminated rivers; Gauteng’s...
Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) on Land Reform
On Friday 26 October 2018, Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) executive director, Ann Bernstein, gave evidence to the Joint Constitutional Review Committee arguing for accelerating land reform but against changing section 25 of the constitution. “SA’s failure...
M1 Road Closure between Smit St and Crown Interchange
The JRA is undertaking essential maintenance from 9-30 November on the M1 double decker section between Smit Street and Crown Interchange.
Wake Up, This is Joburg
Zack believes people want to love Joburg even with the parts that are harsh, ugly an unforgiving
Three Joburg properties open for public tender as part of inner city rejuvenation
Three Joburg properties open for public tender as part of inner city rejuvenation By Tasneem Bulbulia 26th October 2018 The City of Joburg (CoJ) has released information about three inner city properties that are now open for public tender by potential developers, as...
The Dung Beetle Project: Turning plastic into fuel
The Dung Beetle turns plastic into gas and liquid fuel which can be used to power homes and vehicles, while also creating jobs.
JDA Our City Our Block
The JDA has opened its second annual call for submissions for the JDA Our City Our Block Inner City Partnership Challenge. In the 2017/18 Our City Our Block partnership process, the JDA received 18 partnership applications, shortlisted 8 and directly assisted 5 local...
Cross Border Shopping Research wins SAPI award.
Tanya Zack has been awarded the South African Planning Institute (SAPI) National Planning Award for the Cross Border Shopping Research sponsored by the JICP.
US grant will give Makers Way a lift-off
Community project the Makers Way, on the eastern edge of the inner city, is set to receive a massive boost with a two-year R2,1-million grant from the US Consulate. The Makers Way aims to promote community well-being by creating better access to markets and networks,...
Sapoa to research root causes of planning delays in various municipalities
SAPOA CEO Neil Gopal says property sector role-players are experiencing significant challenges in some municipalities with regard to building plan application processes and land use/zoning.
Divercity invests R2 billion in Joburg inner city developments
Divercity invests R2 billion in Joburg inner-city developments; ABSA Towers Main and Jewel City to be redeveloped and linked to Maboneng
U.S. Consulate General Announces Grant Award
Press Release 9th October 2018 The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg is pleased to announce a grant award of approximately R2.1 million (US $149,506) to the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership (JICP) to implement the “Makers Way” project in the Bertrams and...
Regional Business Forums meeting with COJ
The purpose of the Regional Business Forums (RBF) is to establish a structured interface between the City and business in the region with a view to addressing the particular needs and requirements of the participants in each of their respective regions.
Property Point develops procurement-ready small businesses for Attacq
Eight small businesses will profit from strategic development as part of Attacq’s high-impact enterprise development initiative delivered by Property Point, a Growthpoint Properties initiative.
Ramaphosa’s economic stimulus package
In the press: President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his government's five-point economic stimulus and recovery plan on Friday 21 September 2018. Focusing on allocating public spending into 5 key sectors; Implementation of growth enhancing economic reforms....
71 Inner City properties project
"The City of Joburg is open for business", declared Executive Mayor, Herman Mashaba on 13th August, 2018, at a launch event held at the Council Chambers. Gathered together were property developers, investors and bankers for the highly anticipated launch of the 71...
Global Citizen Festival 2 December 2018
Get ready, Johannesburg! Global Citizen is hosting its first festival in Africa on 2 Dec. Sign up at globalcitizen.org.za to win tickets. #GlobalCitizen #BeTheGeneration Beyoncé & JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D'banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell...
Fallen firefighters wreath laying & memorial
The wreath laying ceremony for the three fallen firefighters will take place tomorrow, 12 September, in front of the Lisbon Building from 10-11am. Sauer/ Pixley Seme St will be closed off to prepare for the ceremony well before 10am. The ceremony is due to end at...
Tourism and Heritage Month
September is Tourism and Heritage Month and what better way to celebrate than being a tourist in your own City. There are a number of guided tours available across the City of Joburg.
Wits Faces of the City: Tanya Zack
Of bodies and phones – merchant behaviours in sustaining market access to Chinese apparel in Johannesburg's inner city by Tanya Zack, City planner and author Tuesday 21 August 2018 16:00-17:30 1st Floor Seminar Room, John Moffat Building, University of the...
Harambee Giving hope to youth
The youth rules at Harambee. Some 50 000 of them countrywide have found employment opportunities over the past seven years through the work of this non-profit company. The gentle hum of activity in the open-plan offices of Harambee in downtown Johannesburg is a sign...
Farms in the sky
Farms in the sky There’s green things sprouting high in the sky in the Joburg inner city. Those things are spinach, basil and lettuce, planted in hydroponic farms on skyscraper rooftops as part of a project called the Urban Agriculture Initiative (UAI). Thirty-three...
The Makers Market
The Makers Market, hosted every first Sunday of each month from 10 am to late, is an event hosted in the Makers Valley. Developed and curated by Makers Valley Collective (MVC) a non-profit organization, the market will help build partnerships between residents,...
Partners For Possibility receive an ‘Oscar’ for Education
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela After 8 years of hard work and perseverance Partners for Possibility have received a WISE Award. Director and Founder Louise van Rhyn describes the awards as the ‘Oscars’ for...
Rea Vaya BRT Road Closures for Wynberg
As part of the City of Joburg’s Rea Vaya BRT project along the Louis Botha Development Corridor, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) – is starting with construction of the Watt Street Interchange in Wynberg. "Due to the scale of this development we are...
Name Change: Chamber of Mines of South Africa to Minerals Council South Africa
In the press: On 23 May 2018, the Chamber of Mines South Africa was formally renamed the Minerals Council South Africa (Minerals Council) unveiling a new logo and brand identity. The decision to rename the organisation was taken by the Chamber of Mines...
In the press: Council passes 2018/19 budget
Council Passes Budget Championing the Needs of Johannesburg Residents. Statement by the Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba On 12 June 2018, Council passed the multi-party coalition government’s Operational and Capital Budgets and Integrated Development Plan (IDP)...
Learning from Voortrekker Road CID
Following the International Downtown Association webinar on Homelessness in Urban Districts, Wilma Piek from the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) was invited to present to the Johannesburg CID Forum. The VRCID aims to provide a Hand Up and not a...
U.S. Consulate General announces requests for proposals
U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg Public Affairs Section, U.S. Department of State (PAS) is pleased to announce that proposals are requested for the following project: As part of the U.S. Mission’s commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth in South...
New Head Office for the JICP
The Head Office of the JICP is located in the Chamber of Mines Building, No 5 Hollard St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg. The office number is +27(0)11 078 8707 E-mail admin@jicp.org.za
New features added to the Heritage Register
The Heritage Register is a powerful tool designed to assist property owners, developers, estate agents and other stakeholders find out the heritage status of a property. Knowing a property's heritage status is important as owners may need to follow processes set out...
Urban Agriculture Initiative Update
Through the work of the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership key stakeholders have been brought together to form the Urban Agriculture Initiative (UAI) in order to address issues of food security, employment, education and skills development in Joburg. The Urban...
State of the City Address 2018
On 2 May 2018, Mayor Herman Mashaba gave his second State of the City Address. Here are the highlights of Mayor Mashabas address In an effort to become a pro-poor government, the City of Johannesburg has handed over more than 5 000 title deeds to its residents. “We...
SAFTU Protest March
SAFTU Protest March Venue: Joburg CBD/ Newtown Precinct Park Date: 25 April 2018 Times: 09h00-15h00 Roads affected: Rahima Moosa Street (also known as Jeppe) and Mirriam Makeba interaction Rahima Moosa Street (also known as Jeppe) and Henry Nxumalo interaction Lillian...
In the press: National Bus strike
Joburg Metro Bus is not taking part in the nationwide bus strike. In the press: Nationwide bus strike on cards if talks stall today "No agreement has been reached over three months of negotiations between five trade unions and bus company bosses" 2018.04.17 (06:25am)...
Entries now open for the BASA Awards
Entries open for the 2018 BASA Awards partnered by Hollard Andre Le Roux, BASA Chairman: ‘The Awards reflect a deeply committed corporate sector and a creative sector that’s grown into a viable and important component of the national economy’ Now in their 21st year,...
Blueprint of the Yeoville Water Tower
Limited edition prints of the original Yeoville water tower blue print are available from The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (JHF).
Shothole Borer threatens Joburg trees
The Johannesburg Urban Forest Alliance and Joburg Parks have set up a working group to monitor the spread of shothole borer and manage research efforts.
CoJ presents an update on Johannesburg’s Economic Performance
A presentation highlighting how budget cuts by National Government effect CoJ’s infrastructure and service delivery budget.
Jozi Walks Weekend 2018
#JoziWalks is a series of JDA sponsored walking tours that was initiated with the purpose of giving voice to local communities and encouraging Joburgers to walk their neighbourhoods and create conversations about neighbourhood issues.
Closing date for GV objections is 3pm on 6 April 2018
CLOSING DATE FOR GV OBJECTIONS IS 15:00 ON 6 April 2018. Online objects can be made here: coj2018.evaluations.co.za/eServices/ Find the objection forms and other info on the process HERE The completed objection forms can be returned BY HAND to any of the centres...
In the press: Mashaba responds to property valuations concerns
Mayor Herman Mashaba responds to the outcry surrounding the 2018 General Valuation Roll; "I have taken note of the public response to the issuing of the City’s Section 49 notices, which inform ratepayers of their new municipal property valuation. Unfortunately, this...
Two COJ draft policies for public review
Notice of two draft policies for public comment: “Nodal review” and “Inclusionary Housing Incentives, Regulations and Mechanisms" for the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality Notice is hereby given in terms of section 20 (3) Of the Spatial Planning and Land...
City of Joburg to expropriate derelict buildings
City of Joburg press statement by Mayor Herman Mashaba City of Joburg to expropriate derelict buildings 27 February 2018 In light of our plans to ensure the rejuvenation of the inner city of Joburg and to ensure that we are able to develop quality low cost housing,...
Meetings Africa 2018
Meetings Africa 2018 26-28 February Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. www.meetingsafrica.co.za In recent years, the global meetings industry has begun to recognise Africa as a sought after destination. Meetings Africa showcases Africa’s diverse offering...
Eloff Street Upgrade: Heritage Impact Assessment
"The JDA has earmarked Eloff Street for refurbishment for this year. Eloff Street is one of the busiest streets in CBD, with a high foot print for retail stores. At the moment, residential property prices range from R280 000.00 to a R1000 000.00. The upgrade of Eloff...
Humanure creates economic opportunities
As the climate continues to change across the planet, drinking water becomes more and more precious. Despite this knowledge that water is a rare resource, many households still flush the toilet with drinking water. As Gauteng faces the risk of a water shortage and...
General Valuation and Rates Policy 2018
Angela Rivers (JPOMA), Tim Truluck (Cllr Ward 117), Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, Partner, Anja van Wijk and Maike Gohl, (Schindlers Attorneys) have provided information regarding the process of checking and or querying your property’s rates valuation.
Victoria Yards
Victoria Yards is an industrial complex of artisans, an urban farm and a brewery
AFROPUNK in Joburg 2017
AFROPUNK is coming to Joburg this December! With 72,4K Followers on Twitter; 1,808,524 Followers on Facebook and 796K Followers on Instagram Joburg is about to hit the social media scene in a BIG way. This is the time to welcome tourists to Joburg with the...
Relaunch of the JICTA
“Tourists want authentic experiences!” CEO of SA Tourism Sisa Ntshona.
Second Inner City Partnership Forum
The Second Inner City Partnership (ICP) Forum took place at FNB on Wednesday 8 November 2017.
Mayor Herman Mashaba, COJ MMCs and members of the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership (JICP) were given presentations on planned and current regeneration projects in the Inner City.
The City’s executive takes the IDP budget to the people
Through the IDP Feedback sessions, Mayor Herman Mashaba and MMCs want to outline the budget for COJ going forward.
The JICP appoints Mpolai Nkopane as CEO
The Johannesburg Inner City Partnership would like to extend a very warm welcome to the new CEO, Ms Mpolai Nkopane. Mpolai brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of social development, strategy development, project management, systems development and organisational management.
Cross Border Shopping in Joburg CBD
The Johannesburg Inner City Partnership commissioned writer, researcher, planner and policy developer Tanya Zack to conduct research on the scope and nature of cross border shopping in the Joburg CBD.
Partnering for Food Security and Job Creation
Through the UAI, the JICP with partners from the public and private sector, are finding ways to address food security and assist with job creation for entrepreneurs in the inner city.
JDA calls for ‘Our City, Our Block’ submissions
Submit your ideas to the JDA for “Our City, Our Block”
JPC properties up for housing re-development
On 1 October Mayor Mashaba announced that 12 Joburg Property Company (JPC) properties would be released for development into mixed income housing as part of the ICHIP initiative.
COJ starts to roll-out ICHIP
The roll-out of the Inner City Housing Implementation Plan (ICHIP) has officially begun.
#AReSebetseng community clean-up
Join your community to work together to make Joburg work
Support the #ReimagineAlhambra initiative
Do you have any skills, expertise or funding to contribute to #ReimagineAlhambra?
Herman Mashaba’s opinion piece in the Daily Maverick
‘Great Expectations for the Jozi Inner City’ appears in the Daily Maverick. Written by Herman Mashaba it exposes the Mayor’s passions for revitalising Joburg’s CBDs.
Road closures in the JHB CBD due to COSATU strike today
#cosatustrike road closures in Jhb CBD. Officers from JMPD and SAPS will divert traffic along the route for a protest march in Joburg CBD on Wednesday 27 September. Starting at Cosatu House Braamfontein, they will then proceed up Rissik Street to hand over the first...
The Heritage Register
The Heritage Register is a powerful tool designed to assist property owners, developers, estate agents and other stakeholders find out the heritage status of a property.
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