The private sector and various organisations have come to the rescue of the Joburg CBD, even enforcing bylaws.
Despite doom-and-gloom stories emanating from the Johannesburg central business district , all hope is not lost.
And, although they are paying the City of Joburg additional money every month for the upkeep of these areas, they receive no financial benefits in return. Obtaining private leases over certain streets from the City enables them to enforce bylaws controlling street trading, traffic and parking. We enforce bylaws, fix pavements and potholes, provide street furniture and art, landscaping and 24-hour security.
“The Joburg council appears to be unable and unwilling to get things right. Funds are allocated and sometimes misappropriated. To add to the problem, the technical and bureaucratic systems hinder development. The City is failing to maintain streets, carry out any improvements or enforce bylaws. The once-trendy Maboneng is a prime example. A few years ago it was the “in” place to eat, rent and play, but it has now largely fallen into disrepair after the owners went bankrupt.
Capital investment and management are not happening in Joburg. The level of service has diminished to virtually nothing.
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