The City of Johannesburg welcomes the recent judicial decision regarding the informal traders’ matter and acknowledges the Court’s ruling referring the issue to mediation. The City respects the Court’s call for dialogue and constructive resolution and confirms its commitment to participating in the mediation process.

The Head of Legal in the City, Mr Segala Malahlela explained that: “Pursuant to submissions made by the City’s legal counsel, the Court directed that the matter be referred to mediation before former Deputy Judge President Phineas Mojapelo, who has already been appointed to mediate a similar dispute arising from an application instituted by the South African Informal Traders Forum and other traders in October 2025. The City is encouraged by the Court’s decision to refrain from interfering with the lawful exercise of the City’s powers.”