Media Releases 2012

Oasis planned for Soweto

June 27th, 2012|

A VAST piece of arid land opposite a wetland in Rockville, Soweto, has been earmarked for a R1.2-billion development comprising offices, townhouses, flats and duplexes, a signature bridge over a Rea Vaya station and retail [...]

Halala awards handed out

June 26th, 2012|

HOTEL Lamunu, with its dramatic use of bright colours, inviting interior and chic living quarters on De Korte Street in Braamfontein is the epitome of "Relaxing and Playing Joburg: the recreation destination", which is why [...]

World Cup written in a book

June 26th, 2012|

SOUTH African experiences of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ have been bound together in a book entitled Reflections & Opportunities: Design, Cities and the World Cup, which was launched at the offices of the Johannesburg [...]

Better facilities for all

June 24th, 2012|

THE provincial department of sports, arts, culture and recreation has signed a memorandum of understanding with member municipalities to bolster co-operative governance and put all municipalities on par in terms of service delivery. It was [...]

Afhco signs deal with French

June 20th, 2012|

THE Affordable Housing Company (Afhco) and the Agence Française de Developpement (AFD) signed an agreement last night to develop housing specifically for the lower income market in the inner city. "This is a major breakthrough [...]