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Beware the shot hole borer
There is an outbreak of polyphagous shot hole borer (PHSB), which is the host of Fusarium euwallacea fungus in the City of Johannesburg. For now the affected areas are Craighall Park, Illovo, Parkview, Sandton and Houghton but will… Read More
Comment on COJ’s proposed new pensioner’s rebates for 2018/19
At a meeting on 20 March 2018, the City of Joburg proposed that the threshold of property values for qualifying pensioners be increased from R2m to R2.5m (25% increase). Other changes related to monthly income are detailed below:… Read More
Inclusionary housing – comment on COJ’s proposals
The City of Joburg (COJ) has drafted a document on inclusionary housing. It defines inclusionary housing as: “A housing programme that requires private developers to dedicate a certain percentage of new housing developments to low income and low… Read More
Nodal review – comment on COJ’s proposed densities for Johannesburg
At the ERA AGM on March 14, ERA EXCO member, Gemey Abrahams, urged residents to read the the City of Joburg’s draft proposals for future density in terms of its adopted 2040 plan. The Draft Nodal Review is a… Read More
Municipal by election in Ward 88
On April 25 2018, there will be a by election in Ward 88 which covers Emmarentia, Roosevelt Park, Montgomery Park and some other neighbouring areas. Register, update or confirm your address details on the voters’ roll on 10-11… Read More
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Last Updated: 31st May 2018 by Jenny Grice
Juma/Jura races – Marks Park June 2-3
Juma / Jura Races Just a reminder of these races on June 2-3. Please check this link to find out which roads are closed in Emmarentia and when: http://www.joziadventure.co.za/jura-residents-info/ The race starts and finishes at Marks Park Contact race… Read More