May 2026 Newsletter

May 2026 Newsletter

Autumn has properly arrived in our neighbourhood. The mornings are cooler, the light is softer, and our parks, pavements and tree-lined streets are beginning to show the beautiful seasonal colours that make this part of Johannesburg feel so special. This is also the...
Mayoral Candidate: Job Interview with Helen Zille

Mayoral Candidate: Job Interview with Helen Zille

Helen Zille at Craighall Primary School: key issues raised by residents On Monday, 4 May 2026, residents, ratepayers and community representatives gathered at Craighall Primary School for a public engagement with Helen Zille for Ward 90 in the City of Johannesburg....
What needs fixing in our area?

What needs fixing in our area?

Please take 5 minutes to tell the City what needs fixing The City of Johannesburg is asking residents for comments on its plans and budget for the year ahead. That may sound dry, but it matters. This is one of the few formal chances residents have to tell the City...
April 2026 Newsletter

April 2026 Newsletter

April has felt like a proper seasonal handover. The heat and brightness of summer have started to ease, replaced by cooler mornings, gentler light and the first signs of autumn colour in the trees. It has also been a strange rainfall year so far. January and February...
Making the most of autumn leaves – a practical guide

Making the most of autumn leaves – a practical guide

Every autumn we get the same “problem”, piles of fallen leaves. The truth is, it’s not waste, it’s free garden gold. Used properly, it saves water, improves your soil, and cuts down on garden refuse. Let’s break it down simply. What mulch is, and why it matters Mulch...
March 2026 Newsletter

March 2026 Newsletter

March has been another active month for the CRA. From environmental work along the Braamfontein Spruit to important town-planning matters affecting the future of our suburbs, we continue to focus on protecting the character, safety and long-term sustainability of our...