CRA August 2026 Newsletter

CRA August 2026 Newsletter

There is plenty happening across our neighbourhoods, much of it out of sight. A planning notice can appear on a boundary wall long before anyone sees a building go up. By then, the decision that matters may already have been made. This month, we explain how...
June / July Newsletter TLDR

June / July Newsletter TLDR

The two-minute version Dear Residents, June and July have been particularly busy months for the CRA and its volunteers. We are now well into winter, with spring just around the corner. Here is a concise update on some of the practical work taking place across our...
June / July 2026 Newsletter

June / July 2026 Newsletter

June and July have been particularly busy months for the CRA and its volunteers. We are now well into the thick of winter, although spring will be upon us before we know it. This newsletter highlights some of the practical work taking place across our neighbourhood,...
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...