The City recently brought together Augmented Field Services (AFS), Johannesburg Water, CRUM Region G, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), City Parks and Zoo, the Public Works Programme (PWP), Integrated Visible Service Delivery (IVSD), Emergency Management Services (EMS), and City Power to address infrastructure challenges, enforce municipal bylaws and ensure businesses operate legally.

Regional Director Mickey Padayachee joined officials on the ground, while the MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services (GCSS), Cllr Sithembiso Zungu, thanked all departments and entities for working together to improve service delivery for residents.

"We appreciate every department and entity that continues to work together in ensuring our communities remain compliant and well serviced," said Cllr Zungu.

The operation delivered immediate service improvements. Joburg Water replaced a faulty valve to strengthen water infrastructure, while the JRA improved the cleanliness of public spaces. City Power also conducted electricity connection audits and repaired street lighting to enhance safety and improve service reliability.

In Lehae Phase 1, officials inspected Abay Supermarket and found that the business had outstanding building plans. A compliance notice was issued, granting the owner 30 days to submit the required documentation. Officials also established that the business was being operated by an undocumented foreigner, who was arrested.

Officials also inspected TDF Supermarket, where the operator was found to be a documented asylum holder. The business was compliant with municipal requirements, demonstrating the importance of adhering to the City's regulatory framework.

As part of the operation, all spaza shops inspected were requested to provide documentation confirming the legality of their businesses and compliance with municipal requirements.

In Zakariyya Park, officials investigated reports of an alleged illegal mortuary operating from a property at the corner of Chille and Borage streets. However, officials confirmed that the location was being used for funeral prayers before the deceased is taken to the gravesite.

Another property in Zakariyya Park was found to be operating a vehicle spray-painting business from a residential premises without the required consent use or appropriate zoning approval. A warning was subsequently issued to the property owner.

Written by Dr Farhin Delawala
05/08/2026

 
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