The councillors of the various areas were present. At the meeting, traffic violations, noise, by-law contraventions, public disorder and drugs were some of the issues that were discussed extensively.
According to the Joburg Public Safety Twitter account, The Norwood community raised matters of noise pollution as well as drug dealing. “Complaints include lack of response from South African Police Service Norwood and how establishments obtain liquor licences contrary to the framework: illegal events/parties.”
The Norwood community also asked for additional traffic calming measures, as there is a lack of adequate pedestrian routes due to rapid development. Allegations of illegal water and electricity connections were also made at the meeting.
The Norwood community mentioned the challenges, which included, the lack of engagement and relevant enforcement, created by the Reavaya bus and the transporting systems in Johannesburg.
The issues the community of Norwood is facing include the non-compliance with the Johannesburg City by-laws which are said to often lead to an environment conducive to criminality.
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