Inner city

Call for artist proposals

TWO new sculptures are sought to add to the public art in Joburg’s inner city, and artists have been asked to submit ideas for the pieces.

Vodacom sign removed

PONTE is bareheaded after years of sporting a giant blue and white Vodacom sign. But the signage is just being renovated, not taken down for good.

Taking the inner city pulse

PARTNERS in the inner city regeneration project had their regular check up, this time focusing on the restoration of the Rissik Street Post Office, among other issues.

Fietas mural launched soon

A SPOTLIGHT will shine on the rich and diverse heritage of the Fietas community on Sunday, 20 January as the massive subway mural is officially launched to the public.

JPC developing the city

MORE plans are coming to fruition in Newtown, with more retail, office and hotel space being created in the renovated old Potato Shed and The Majestic. Construction will start next month.

THE Gordon Institute of Business Science has added a new dimension to the inner city’s Fashion District by opening its inner city campus in the Fashion Kapitol, where entrepreneurship will be studied.

New market a main attraction

THINGS to do in the city on Sunday – try Market on Main, with delicious food and drink, fine music and gorgeous art, and a lemon grove to sit under.

Mary Fitzgerald Square revamped

ONE of the most popular outdoor arenas in Johannesburg, Mary Fitzgerald Square is getting new paving, new lighting and some softening features.

New market opens

GOOD food, good design, good times – these are the ingredients for a great Sunday. And Market on Main promises heaped servings of all.

Repairs for Mandela Bridge

TRAFFIC accidents and vandals have damaged parts of Nelson Mandela Bridge, prompting the City to put in place tighter security measures.

Objections to gambling licence

A SECOND gambling licence has been approved for Yeoville, raising concerns of residents regarding the socio-economic impact on the community.

Unusual finds at flea market

IF it’s some unusual items or handmade crafts, trendy designs, intricately beaded jewellery or the like that you’re after, try the flea market in Newtown.

Inner city targets being met

WORK on repairing Chancellor House is forging ahead after the City acquired the heritage building. Plans were outlined to the Inner City Charter Partnership Forum.

Hope for Florence House

ARCHITECTURE students, guided by professionals, are working to find solutions to improve living conditions at the dilapidated Florence House.

Arty 70 Juta opens

WITH shops, designers, offices and a gallery, the new transformation at 70 Juta Street in Braamfontein is an artistic place to hang out.

Impala back in Oppenheimer Park

A DELIGHTFUL set of cast iron impala have settled in on a plinth in the park, while the original sculpture, vandalised years ago, has been restored and retired to Main Street.

Hope for Twilight Children

WITH a recent cash injection and the commitment of volunteers, Twilight Children in Hillbrow will soon become more than just a safe haven for the many street children of this neighbourhood.