Joburg reviews three-year progress with Bramfischerville residents

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25-11-2025
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​Residents of wards 44 and 49 in Bramfischerville, Region C, gathered to reflect on developmental progress made over the past three years and to refine priorities for inclusion in the City of Johannesburg's five-year Integrated Development Plan (IDP) on Saturday, 22 November 2025 at the Bramfischerville Cricket Oval Hall.

City officials from Development Planning, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) and Human Settlements responded to service delivery concerns and clarified community challenges. Outside the venue, various City entities set up information stalls where residents engaged directly with officials throughout the meeting.

Ward 44 Councillor Velaphi Tefo, officials from Citizen Regional Urban Management, and representatives from the Speaker's Office facilitated the discussions, guiding community deliberations and responding to questions.

Key development priorities raised

1. Construction of a 24-hour permanent clinic
Residents emphasised the urgent need for a proper clinic that operates 24 hours.
The existing Bramfischerville Clinic, run by the Gauteng Department of Health, is a temporary structure initially intended for only one year. Residents said the facility is too small and does not provide comprehensive services.

The Province has committed to building a permanent clinic, however, no vacant government-owned land is available in the area.

2. Installation of additional high-mast lights
Due to damage to streetlights, residents called for more high-mast lights to improve safety.

City Power has made progress in repairing streetlights, and three high-mast lights have already been installed.

3. Houses built on wetlands and the tarring of gravel roads
Residents highlighted concerns about houses built on wetlands in extensions 7, 9, and 10. These houses require relocation, and beneficiaries must be moved to safer areas. The City continues to engage the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements, the original developer, to resolve outstanding issues. A team has been appointed by the province to address the matter.

JRA reported ongoing progress with the phased tarring of gravel roads and available municipal budget. However, stormwater management remains a major challenge.

Ward 44 resident Thamie Mokoena said low-lying roads are frequently flooded, and silt from gravel roads blocks drains, causing water to flow into homes. She also raised concerns about poor maintenance by JRA and difficulties residents face in pronouncing new street names.

Ward 49 resident Noah Khumalo said the community raises the same issues year after year with little visible implementation.

JRA's Erich Tshikudu confirmed that many roads still require tarring, but progress depends on budget allocations. In the interim, JRA is continuing with gravel upgrades and maintenance.