After a series of delays, the City of Johannesburg has officially restarted its high-impact service delivery programme in Region B.
This time, officials said the work won’t just be a one-off — it’s a long-term commitment to cleaning up the streets.
The operation kicked off this week with a fresh sense of urgency. Teams were seen on the ground in Randburg, focusing on fixing infrastructure, enforcing by-laws, and tidying up public spaces.
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The programme’s restart follows a few weeks of uncertainty. According to Sello Jonathan Lemao, the regional director for Region B, the initiative was supposed to begin last week but was stalled by strikes and other operational hurdles.
“We are starting our high-impact service delivery programme today,” Lemao said during the launch. While the teams had to wait a few extra hours for law enforcement partners to arrive, he confirmed that the wheels are finally turning.
Crucially, Lemao promised that this isn’t a temporary fix. “Going forward, we have agreed that this programme will be sustained,” he added. “Our police have agreed that they will be coming here regularly to do their work.”
The state of the CBD and surrounding areas has been a major concern for residents. Bea Campbell-Cloete, the stand-in councillor for Ward 102, shared the community’s frustration but also expressed deep gratitude to the workers on the front lines.
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“We know what the problems are, and it breaks my heart to see Randburg looking like this,” Campbell-Cloete admitted. She told the gathered teams that their presence is the key to turning the area around. “The only way we are going to get this space back and restore dignity and pride in Randburg is with the help of all of you.”
She also urged the workers to stay safe while carrying out their duties, acknowledging the challenges of working in busy urban environments.
The programme is scheduled to run through the end of the week, with a focus on:
- By-law enforcement: Ensuring businesses and residents follow local rules.
- Police presence: Regular patrols to maintain order.
- Visible maintenance: Cleaning and repairing public infrastructure.
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The city’s goal is simple: to move away from ‘quick fixes’ and toward a permanent improvement in how Randburg is looked after. For residents who have watched the area decline, this sustained effort should be a sign of hope.
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