The City of Joburg Property Company (JPC) is pleased to announce the official appointment of
Mr. Musawakhe (Musah) Makhunga as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 1
September 2025. His tenure is for a period of five (5) years fixed term.

Mr. Makhunga has served as Acting CEO and successfully guided the organisation through a
period of transition. During this time, he demonstrated exemplary leadership, vision, and
unwavering commitment to JPC’s mission of promoting sustainable property development and
management in the City of Johannesburg.

The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, through its Waste Management and Regulation Unit, has appointed a service provider to lead the rehabilitation of the decommissioned Kya Sands landfill site.

The landfill site, closed in 2010 after reaching full capacity, has since become a hotspot for widespread illegal dumping, impacting the environment, local businesses, and nearby communities. Smoke from burning waste has further reduced air quality to below 35% in areas such as Fourways, Cedar Lakes, and Bloubosrand, affecting an estimated 80,000 residents.

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Human Settlements is working to secure temporary
emergency accommodation for the nine people, including children, who were displaced by the
fire that gutted part of Madala Hostel in Alexandra.

This was confirmed by the MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, during his visit
to the hostel on Wednesday (03 September 2025) morning. The fire, which broke out on
Tuesday afternoon, destroyed four units in Block C5 and the communal kitchen on the fourth
floor.

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Human Settlements is working to secure temporary
emergency accommodation for the nine people, including children, who were displaced by the
fire that gutted part of Madala Hostel in Alexandra.

This was confirmed by the MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, during his visit
to the hostel on Wednesday (03 September 2025) morning. The fire, which broke out on
Tuesday afternoon, destroyed four units in Block C5 and the communal kitchen on the fourth
floor.

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure Service Department, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, officially unveiled 12 new Pikitup compactor trucks today at the Southdale Pikitup Depot in Johannesburg. The event was attended by Pikitup Board Chair Maxwell Nedzamba, COO Meyrick Ramatlo, CFO Litshani Matsila, and other senior Pikitup officials.

“The new 12 trucks will significantly enhance waste collection services in our City. These trucks symbolise more than just vehicles; they reflect our concerted efforts toward achieving a cleaner Johannesburg. It is also important to note that today’s unveiling will bolster Pikitup’s capacity in the commercial waste management sector,” MMC Sekwaila stated.

The City of Johannesburg council has approved the Hostel Revitalisation Unitary Plan today,
September 2, 2025. This plan was tabled by the MMC of Human Settlements, Councillor Mlungisi
Mabaso.

This approval enables the Department of Human Settlements to proceed with implementing the
plan, which aims to transform hostels throughout the city and address their ongoing decay.

We are gathered here today not for an ordinary briefing, but for a decisive moment in the history of Johannesburg, Tshwane, and indeed South Africa. This Pre-Briefing Session of the Urban 20 is more than a formality—it is the opening note in a global conversation. It is the space where we, as cities, prepare to take our rightful place at the centre of the world’s most powerful forum, the G20.

Why is this moment significant?

Because in 2025, South Africa holds the Presidency of the G20. For the first time in our democratic era, our nation will guide the world’s premier platform for global economic and political cooperation. And within that larger frame, the U20—our platform as cities—gives Johannesburg and Tshwane a historic opportunity: to remind the world that cities are not the margins of global governance. Cities are the beating heart of global governance.

The City of Johannesburg announced the official unveiling of Phase One of the Lilian Ngoyi Rehabilitation Project, a landmark initiative dedicated to revitalising one of the city’s most historically and culturally significant streets.

This key project represents a major milestone in Johannesburg’s comprehensive urban renewal agenda, aimed at transforming public spaces to foster community pride, safety and economic vitality. The Lilian Ngoyi Rehabilitation Project has been a committed effort to enhance the area’s aesthetic appeal, improve safety standards and increase accessibility, ensuring it continues to serve as a vibrant hub for residents, businesses and visitors.

The City of Johannesburg expresses its approval of the recent court ruling that reaffirms its position on regulating informal trading in the inner city. This decision by the court highlights the necessity of establishing a structured and compliant framework for informal traders, ensuring a balanced strategy that fosters economic growth while upholding order and respecting the rights of both residents and businesses.

In light of today’s judgment, the Court has directed the City to accelerate the verification process and the issuance of permits to qualified traders. All eligible traders are required to participate in a physical verification. The City will initiate the verification process tomorrow, 4 November 2025, which will continue until 18 November 2025. As stated by the Executive Mayor, Morero, “This initiative is designed to formalize trading activities, improve compliance with by-laws, and foster a safe and orderly trading environment.”