The City Council found the controversial wall next to Oxford Street, in Ferndale, to be too close to the road and it has issued an order to the owner, to demolish it.
The wall was constructed by the primary tenant of French Court entertainment complex and concerns were raised by Ward 104 Committee Member Erwin Schwentzek and Ward 104 Councillor Mike Wood in January that the wall, was merely one metre from the road and it endangered pedestrians who overtook each other on the pavement.
The owner, who does not wish to be named, said the wall is on his property and he is within his right to build it where it is.
He produced building plans for a Randburg Sun journalist showing the wall is within his border.
Nevertheless the council has asked him to demolish it.
“The inspector has issued a stop order against the building of a wall on corner Oxford and Eton, Ferndale,” said City Council spokesperson Thembelihle Radebe.
“The City Legal Department has instructed the owner to demolish the wall. Follow up inspection will be conducted to ensure compliance.”
Details: Ward 104 Councillor Mike Wood 082 853 2174, City of Joburg 086 056 2874.
