The City of Johannesburg has provided a comprehensive update on the second phase of the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation. Officials from the City’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management (CRUM) department and the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) met local stakeholders on 26 November 2025 to discuss progress and address concerns.
JRA Project Manager Miyelani Maluleke reported that the 1.3 km Phase 2 is proceeding according to its 21-month schedule, with completion expected by August 2026. Key construction activities are underway, including the removal of old asphalt, relocation of underground services, and installation of new sewer, water, and stormwater systems. This will be followed by road and sidewalk construction, paving, and the installation of new street lighting, traffic signals, and street furniture.
“We anticipate that the sewer and stormwater connections will be finished by December 2025,” Maluleke stated, noting that some work had begun during the overlapping first phase.
The session also featured updates from other entities. Pikitup outlined its cleaning operations in the construction zone and completed areas, while the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) addressed by-law enforcement matters.
CRUM Regional Director Irene Mafune briefed stakeholders on a planned building maintenance programme. Building inspections have been completed, and a report is ready for the Executive Mayor. “A major building clean-up is being considered, and a form of rebate may be introduced to support owners,” Mafune said. She encouraged property owners to ensure their tenants comply with regulations and to maintain their buildings, including repairing broken windows and removing illegal advertisements.
During the engagement, informal traders raised concerns about goods being confiscated by police. Their representative, Jeffrey Nemakondi, requested that the City to order the JMPD to halt this practice as it undermines the livelihoods of traders who have applied for permits.
Property and business owners appealed to the City to adhere to construction timelines and highlighted the urgency of completing the stormwater drainage before the rainy season to prevent flooding.
The City reaffirmed its commitment to delivering infrastructure that improves the quality of life and supports a thriving inner-city economy.
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