MMC leads by-law enforcement campaign in Midrand central business district
Eunice Mgcina, MMC for Development Planning, said they want to restore order and compliance within the Midrand CBD.
Development Planning MMC Eunice Mgcina, accompanied by senior officials and authorities, visited Midrand central business district (CBD) in Halfway House to lead the city’s enforcement of by-laws and town planning schemes.
The high impact service delivery team converged at the Boulders Shopping Centre before hitting several streets in the CBD today.
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During this operation, two vehicles, a taxi and a venture, were impounded near the Boulders taxi rank on Market Street, by officers from the Johannesburg Metro Police Department.
Mgcina said these vehicles obstructed traffic, had expired license discs, and their owners refused to take responsibility. “We are sending a clear message: Illegal activities and businesses operating outside the law will be shut down immediately. We also closed a brothel that was operating illegally.
We are committed to eradicating criminal elements that violate the safety and morality of our communities.”
She stated that a liquor-selling business was also shut down for severe noncompliance, including failure to adhere to zoning regulations and proper licensing requirements.
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“JMPD officials are actively patrolling South Street in the Boulders Precinct, enforcing municipal by-laws. They have confiscated goods from illegal traders and are taking decisive action to restore order, ensuring that trading activities adhere to safety, health, and regulatory standards.
This intervention demonstrates the city’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-managed urban environment.”
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Mgcina concluded that the safety and structural integrity of the Midrand CBD cannot be compromised by lawlessness. “We are restoring order and compliance.”
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