Media Releases 2016

JDA staff bring Mandela Day spirit to Westbury Primary

July 19th, 2016|

Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) Chief Executive Officer Thanduxolo Mendrew joined in with his staff members in making a difference at Westbury Primary School on Mandela Day, Monday 18 July. Following an enthusiastic reception from the [...]

Grant Avenue Precinct Plan a step closer to realisation

July 1st, 2016|

Grant Avenue, Norwood may have lost some ground in the trendy high street stakes against the likes of Parkhurst's 4th Avenue, Melville's resurgent 7th Street, and ultra-hip newcomer the Maboneng Precinct. But the Johannesburg Development [...]

The 15 selected participants in the #MyAlex – Youth Perceptions of Place project are gearing up for a month of intense workshopping and Facebooking that will culminate in an exhibition opening on Youth Day, 16 June.

June 18th, 2016|

The 15 participants in the #MyAlex - Youth Perceptions of Place project were announced on Thursday, 21 April at the Alexsan Kopano Library in Alexandra, where the 15 chosen youngsters met for an introductory briefing. [...]

Construction of R25m 4th Avenue Clinic gets under way

June 18th, 2016|

The City of Johannesburg's drive to provide healthcare facilities within a 5km radius of all communities is gaining momentum, with construction getting under way on a new multi-million rand clinic in Alexandra. Residents of Alexandra [...]