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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Metro targets economic revival with mixed-use plans for Pretoria West
Ahead of the metro's investment summit planned for next month, Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya recently led an inspection of some of the properties up for grabs in Pretoria West. The investment summit in September aims to showcase Tshwane as a destination for investment and economic growth, where the city's assets are showcased to viable investors. Moya said they adopted the Tshwane Economic Revitalisation Strategy in April, aiming to grow the city's economy by 3.9% by 2029, and their target is attracting more than 100 qualified investors. The mayor was joined by the MMC for Economic and Spatial Planning Sarah Mabotsa and the MMC for Corporate and Shared Services Kholofelo Morodi. The team inspected prime land parcels along Kgosi Mampuru, Bloed, and Boom streets in the heart of the CBD. Back in 2015, the Tshwane Council had a bold vision to redevelop these city-owned properties into a thriving economic hub, but those plans were left on the shelf. Officials say they aim to reinvigorate those plans. 'In 2015, Tshwane's Council approved a report recommending the redevelopment of a large area of land and properties owned by the city. The report's recommendations were never implemented, and we've decided to fulfil this vision to ensure that Pretoria West is rebuilt into a viable economic hub,' Moya said. Common issues noted throughout the inspections were the deteriorating state of the properties, with vagrants and recyclers vandalising municipal land for personal gain. The mayor discouraged residents from supporting these informal traders and squatters selling food in these recycling hubs, labelling them as unhygienic. 'Do you buy maize in the CBD? This is the unhygienic environment where it's cooked near a recycling ground in town. We are concerned about the open pit fire and the littering,' she said. 'We have to find a balanced approach to keeping our city clean while acknowledging the dire economic situation faced by residents. 'This open pit fire is located on a site we plan to redevelop as part of the City's West Capital Corridor for mixed-use development,' Moya said. This comes after the mayor led an operation in Marabastad recently, which led to the closure of the retail market for non-compliance with by-laws, illegal electric connections and non-payment of services, a decision which brought about backlash. Since then, the metro has successfully appealed court applications from two companies operating in municipal-owned buildings on Bloed Street, Marabastad. 'The town lands we inspected are located along Kgosi Mampuru, Bloed and Boom streets. The area is zoned for mixed-use development: retail and residential. The investment conference is in the next few weeks, and the properties we've inspected will be made available for leasing to private investors,' Moya said. Morodi said that they plan to transform the west into a vibrant mixed-use destination for residents, tourists and investors. 'Think bustling retail, modern residential spaces, and endless opportunities for growth. Our next step? An investment conference in the coming months to connect these prime properties with visionary private investors ready to lease and build the future,' Morodi said. Watch here: Do you buy maize in the CBD? This is the unhygienic environment that it's cooked near a recycling ground in town. We are concerned about the open pit fire and the littering. We have to find a balanced approach to keeping our city clean while acknowledging the dire economic… — Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) August 6, 2025 Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok.
The Citizen
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Centurion's Amkor Road reopens after a sinkhole closure lasting over three years
Amkor Road in Centurion is officially open again after being closed for more than three years, due to a large sinkhole that had severely damaged the road. MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi, announced that the road has been fully restored following extensive repair work by the metro. 'This moment marks not only the restoration of a critical road, but also a reaffirmation of the city's commitment to rebuilding infrastructure and restoring public trust,' she said. The sinkhole first appeared on April 19, 2022, caused by a severe underground water leak that destabilised the entire width of the road. Morodi said the sinkhole was initially measured to be approximately 12m long, 5m wide, and 18m deep. Due to the risk to public safety, the metro immediately closed the road and diverted the leaking pipe to prevent further damage. 'The closure disrupted daily life for many in the surrounding community. Some residents were forced to relocate their gates and driveways, and motorists had to take lengthy detours to reach places like Doringkloof Mall and the nearby NG Kerk,' Morodi said. According to Morodi, geological investigations were finalised in August 2023, but construction officially began only in May 2025. She said that once construction began, engineers discovered that the sinkhole had expanded significantly beyond original estimates, both in size and cost. 'The total cost of the project is expected to be around R4.4-million, pending final certification.' Morodi explained that the city employed a range of engineering solutions to stabilise the area. 'Imported rock boulders were used to stabilise the sinkhole up to 2m below ground level, followed by layers of high-slump concrete to fill cavities and strengthen the structural foundation. 'Boreholes around the site were also grouted to help prevent future subsidence,' she added. She said the site was then backfilled with compacted soil, in line with engineering standards. 'The city took a methodical, safety-first approach to the repairs,' Morodi added. ActionSA MMC @kholofeloMorodi is proud to announce the official reopening of Amkor Road, Doringkloof, following the successful completion of extensive repair works on a large sinkhole that had forced its closure since April 2022.#CenturionMatters #ServiceDelivery — ActionSA Tshwane Caucus (@ActionSATshwane) August 5, 2025 She also expressed appreciation for the community's patience and cooperation throughout the long process. Morodi added that the completion of the Amkor Road repairs represents the city's continued efforts to ensure service delivery, community safety, and the responsible management of environmental risks. She said that while sinkholes remain a significant infrastructure challenge in Region 4, the metro remains focused on resolving them in a way that restores road access and public confidence. 'As we continue to address sinkholes and other infrastructure challenges across Region 4, we remain committed to restoring not just our roads, but the trust of our residents, one layer at a time.' However, while the road's reopening has been welcomed, some residents remain concerned about the many other sinkholes in the area that are yet to be fixed. Lyttelton Manor resident Andrew Smith said while he's pleased the road has finally been reopened, he remains deeply concerned about the other sinkholes in the area that are still unattended. Smith pointed out that a sinkhole on Hans Strijdom Avenue, which formed back in 2019, has still not been repaired and continues to pose a risk to motorists and nearby properties. 'I'm happy to see Amkor Road open again. It's been a nightmare having it closed for so long, but this is just one of many sinkholes in Lyttelton Manor,' he said. 'There's another one on Hans Strijdom Avenue that's been left open since 2019. That's six years now. It's unbelievable.' He also raised the alarm over the large and growing sinkhole on Clifton Avenue, which he described as one of the biggest and most concerning in the area. For resident Allen Tunder, the reopening has brought long-awaited relief. 'This road is a shortcut to the mall at Doringkloof and the NG Kerk. 'It used to take more time to get there, but now that it's open, it will take less than five minutes.' In January, Tshwane revealed that more than R14.5-million had been allocated to address sinkhole-related issues across Centurion. The metro's plan included the repair of nine low-priority or smaller sinkholes within the 2024/25 financial year, including the one on Amkor Road. At the time, metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the other affected sites included the Laudium Soccer Grounds, Hugo Road in Valhalla, South Street in Die Hoewes, Johan Strauss in Christoburg, and several others in Erasmia and Lyttelton Manor. He noted that costs for each sinkhole repair vary based on size and severity, noting, 'Some may require less than R1-million, while others could exceed R30-million.' He explained that safety and risk assessments determine the order in which sinkholes are addressed. ALSO READ: Communities slam organisations as toll relief process stalls Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok.
The Citizen
30-07-2025
- The Citizen
City to demolish buildings after reclaiming land for mixed-use development
According to the metro, a large property measuring about 15ha has been reclaimed, following a recent site visit to the Pretoria West area, and is now earmarked for mixed-use development. The July 29 visit to the property on the corner of Sophie de Bruyn and Bloed Streets, was conducted by Mayor Nasiphi Moya and Kholofelo Morodi, MMC for Corporate and Shared Services and Chairperson of the Bad Buildings Mayoral Sub-Committee. Morodi believes this will pave the way for mixed-use development to serve the economic transformation of the city's urban core, but also voiced concern about ongoing vandalism and theft at the site. 'The city is gravely concerned by recent incidents of illegal trespassing and theft of building materials from the site. 'Let it be unequivocally stated: Those who violate the law by unlawfully accessing this property or stealing its materials will face arrest, and their vehicles will be impounded. 'This is public land, reclaimed for public benefit, not for looting or lawlessness,' Morodi said, adding that anyone committing crimes on municipal land will face the harshest consequences of the law. Moya also made comments aimed at people stealing supplies, referring to a social media video claiming to show theft from the site. 'There was a video on Friday that was showing people who came to scavenge on the property and took some of the material away. 'We have since deployed [the]TMPD, because there are people who are trespassing on this property. We are here to make sure the scavenging stops and we will protect this property so, we can start the demolition. 'There will be demolition happening, and we will continue to deploy the TMPD to protect the property, so people don't just walk in and take what they want,' she said. She said after the demolition of the buildings on the site, the space will go on the market. Moya also said they impounded a truck parked near the property for trespassing, adding that they had found materials from the site loaded on the truck, and says she believes that an aggressive approach to lawlessness is needed for progress to occur. Moya and Morodi called on residents, community leaders, stakeholders, and investors to help play a role in safeguarding public land by reporting acts of criminality when they occur. Watch here: This afternoon, we inspected the Pta West precinct, where we reclaimed 15ha of Council property. Security measures have been reinforced while plans are being finalised for demolition. This parcel of land will be put on the market for mixed-use development.@CityTshwane — Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) July 28, 2025 Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok.
The Citizen
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Re A Spana aims to bring change to Brooklyn streets
The metro claims to have reclaimed public spaces, restored order, and improved service delivery in Brooklyn through its large-scale Re A Spana clean-up and enforcement campaign. This forms part of the strategy to boost service delivery, uniting municipal departments and national partners to tackle urban decay and enforce by-laws in a key local area. Kholofelo Morodi, MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, said the programme shows what is possible when all arms of government work together. 'This is not a once-off campaign, but a systemic shift towards visible, accountable and community-centred governance.' According to Morodi, the metro wants residents to see and feel the change where they live and work. She said Brooklyn was identified as a priority because of its strategic location within Pretoria and its significance as both a residential and commercial hub. Over the years, the suburb has faced challenges including illegal land use, non-compliant businesses, public safety concerns and deteriorating infrastructure. 'The metro deployed a cross-functional team of city departments and Home Affairs to tackle the issues. 'This coordinated effort saw officials repaint road markings, distribute waste bins, clear vegetation, enforce by-laws against illegal businesses, conduct immigration checks with Home Affairs, and carry out fire safety assessments.' Morodi explained that all these interventions were funded within existing regional budgets, ensuring there were no additional costs to the city. 'Re A Spana shows what we can achieve with proper planning and collaboration. This initiative was not about spending more but about using what we already have more effectively,' she said. Morodi said the metro has put in place several measures to sustain and build on the improvements. She said weekly service delivery war room sessions are tracking progress and holding departments accountable for response times. Regional operation centres have been activated to address backlogs such as potholes, water leaks, and streetlight repairs. According to Morodi, a significant backlog in streetlight repairs has been identified in Brooklyn and is now being cleared. 'Road repairs and pothole fixes are also underway to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians.' She confirmed that similar interventions are being rolled out in other parts of the metro. 'We want to send a clear message that the metro is reclaiming spaces that have been neglected or taken over by lawlessness,' she said. 'Re A Spana is a key driver in restoring confidence in the metro's ability to deliver and maintain services. It is about visible governance and operationalising our 100-Day Action Plan.' Among the issues tackled in Brooklyn were unlicensed businesses, undocumented foreign nationals in the hospitality sector, and waste management gaps such as bin shortages and illegal dumping. The campaign also addressed by-law violations and fire safety non-compliance. 'TMPD officers conducted raids on unlicensed businesses and removed illegal trading structures, while Home Affairs officials carried out documentation checks to enforce immigration laws,' Morodi explained. ALSO READ: Man arrested over tampering of power lines in Elandspoort Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Mobile app to bring service delivery closer to residents
The metro has launched a mobile app designed to simplify service delivery reporting for residents. This innovative platform allows users to log service requests, track request progress, and receive real-time updates – all from their smartphones. MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Kholofelo Morodi, said the platform helps residents by cutting out red tape and long waiting times. He added that the city aims to bring services closer to the people it serves. She said that projections already indicate that the app will cut foot traffic to service centres by up to 40%, freeing up resources for infrastructure development and faster frontline delivery. According to Morodi, this initiative marks a clear break from the 'era of service delivery collapse' and unresponsive governance that plagued the city in recent years. She said, 'The Tshwane App is a ground-breaking mobile platform that places the power of local government directly into the hands of residents. 'This free and easy-to-use app empowers residents to bypass long queues, endless phone calls, and red tape.' Morodi said that everything from reporting power outages and water leaks to paying municipal bills can now all be done instantly from your smartphone. Key features include: – Immediate logging of service faults, with GPS and photo uploads – Real-time tracking of reported issues – no more waiting for slow responses from the metro – Secure, instant bill payments – Integration with WhatsApp and e-Tshwane for wider accessibility. Morodi hailed the Tshwane App as a turning point for clean, digital governance in the city. She stated, 'We are here to fix things. The Tshwane App is a political commitment to transparency, efficiency, and restoring trust. 'Our people are tired of being ignored. This platform ensures they are finally heard and served in real-time.' She explained that this is a digital leap forward that aligns with the smart city strategy. 'One of the key pillars of this administration's vision is for a modern, responsive, and accountable government.' The app is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and the Huawei AppGallery. The Tshwane App followed the launch of seven regional WhatsApp channels to provide residents with up-to-date information on service delivery issues. The Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, announced the initiative on social media and encouraged residents to subscribe to the relevant regional channels, using the infographics provided by the metro to find out which region they fall into. She said the goal of these digital services is to streamline communication on issues like power outages, water leaks, and potholes. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
