Media Releases 2013

Newtown silos make trendy student accommodation

November 20th, 2013|

Former grain silos in Johannesburg’s Newtown are being transformed into affordable student apartments. The circular buildings are a fresh new take on the usual dormitory-style accommodation for Wits and UJ students. thesilos1The aesthetically beautiful apartments [...]

Affordable housing for Doorfontein

November 15th, 2013|

Granite kitchen tops, built-in bathrooms and central hot water make the new Bree Street Frank & Hirsch housing development an attractive option for residents needing affordable, dignified accommodation. The 120 End Street development is the [...]

Private sector invests in the CBD

November 15th, 2013|

Seeing the Johannesburg Development Agency's successes, property developers are waking up to the investment opportunities in Joburg's inner city; the companies are reaping profits from refurbished upmarket apartments. Johannesburg's inner city is undergoing drastic changes [...]

The JDA: a winning organisation

November 1st, 2013|

An award-winning organisation, the JDA has been internationally acknowledged for excellence on various platforms. Most recently, the agency was recognised and honoured for its innovation and creativity in two local arenas. In August, it received [...]

Business charter from young leaders

October 5th, 2013|

Dynamic young citizens of the world gathered in Johannesburg for the One Young World Summit, where they presented their New Charter for Business Leadership to The B Team, a group of international business people working [...]