Councillor David Fisher has commended the City of Joburg for proactively enforcing bylaws in some Joburg east suburbs.
This follows a collaboration of law enforcement authorities who, on 22 November, visited various known illegally operating businesses in the area.
The South African police, Metro police, officials from the City’s environmental health and land use management teams visited alleged illegal traders.
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They inspected a number addresses in the Bramley and Kew area and confiscated goods that were suspected to be illegal, including those of informal traders selling along Louis Botha Avenue.
According to Fisher, who was also part of the day’s operation, they were responding to complaints from residents and businesses. “They were attending to issues concerning illegal panel beaters, street motor mechanics and other illegal traders and activities,” said Fisher.
“During the operation, a number of citations and warnings were issued and the pavements and roadways were also cleared. Metro police confiscated various items found being used for illegal activities.”
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The councillor urges all businesses and residents to ensure they comply with the law and that they promote and encourage development and economic growth in their area.
He said the strip along Louis Botha Avenue through Bramley and Kew is poised for renewal and redevelopment. Residents, businesses and investors are excited by the initiatives which the new Rea Vaya bus system will bring when it is operational late next year, he said.
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“During the construction phase, there have been a number of activities that have mushroomed in the area that are devaluing and degrading the suburbs. This operation, one of many held recently, is aimed at ensuring that law and order are maintained and that a high standard of compliance to bylaws is applied,” said Fisher.
By standing together and being active, Fisher said, we can develop the future we want and deserve.
Details: dfisher@iafrica.com or 082 822 6070.
