City breaks silence after pressure over Bryanston land dispute
Local councillor and the Bryanston Sports Club manager meet with the city’s representatives.
After a week of mounting pressure, behind-the-scenes questions, and concern, the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) has finally engaged with stakeholders in the Bryanston Sports Club land controversy.
Ward 102 councillor Lucinda Harman confirmed that a meeting was held on August 5 between herself, a JPC representative, and the manager of the Bryanston Sports Club, Pat Carolin. The meeting, while cordial and constructive, did result in informal commitments or resolutions.
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“There was a willingness to talk, which we welcome. But what we need now is action, not just conversation. The public deserves a lawful, transparent process, and that hasn’t yet happened,” said Harman.
Until now, the JPC had remained silent despite repeated attempts by the Sandton Chronicle to seek clarity on the future of the land and whether due process had been followed in its proposed lease or disposal.
On August 6, one day after the meeting, the JPC finally acknowledged receipt of the inquiry sent by this publication. In a brief email, the Client Servicing Unit stated, “Kindly note that your matter is receiving attention and it has been forwarded to the relevant department for response. We will revert to you in due course.”
No substantive reply or timeline for a full response was provided. We will update once we receive their statement.
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