October 2018 - A Re Sebetseng Initiative

Dear Community,   There will be another A Re Sebetseng Initiative on the 13th of October and the councillor has asked us to get involved by cleaning up our street. Further information related to how you can contribute by cleaning up some of Melville will be circulated in due course. Further to this, various city departments including JMPD, JRA, City Power and Pikitup will be coming through in the morning […]

 

Community Safety Video

Safety video provided by Melville Security Initiative. Be safe when driving home at night.      

 

Melville Security Initiative: Progress continues!

Here’s some info you should know: Over the past 6 weeks, our security teams have been hard at work. Red Surveillance and Beagle Watch have combined to deliver:  3 Arrests driven by our License Plate Recognition System 2 Arrests relating to the theft of property 6 Post Event Analysis Reports which were handed over to the Brixton SAPS to assist with the prosecution of criminals We’ll continue to provide you […]

 

Update on Liquor Licence Applications: BaPita and La Petit Maison

  A formal response was received on 28 September 2018 from the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) on the objections lodged in respect of the proposed / planned restaurants on the corner of 1st Avenue and 7th Street.   The GLB decided not to schedule a hearing. It thus did not afford an opportunity to the MRA and the more than 600 residents it represents to state their case regarding the […]

 

Land Use: Rezoning Application: Erf 962, 73 6th Avenue

We have been notified of a rezoning application from “Residential 1” (single dwelling) to “Residential 3” (high density residential) at 73 6th Avenue, Melville. The property is located two houses down from Agterplaas on the left, heading towards the Bamboo Centre. The proposed development will cater for five dwelling units on a 372 m2 stand. The property already has these apartments on the property over two storeys and the owner […]

 

Melville Public Space Cameras Uptime - August 2018

Melville Security Initiative – Camera Uptime for August 2018    

 

Melville Residents' Association & Melville Security Initiative AGM 2018

Email us now your questions for the AGM 2018 at mra-agm2018@ilovemelville.co.za     MRA_MSI AGM Info Pack 2018 2018 MSI 2017 Financial Statements MSI AGM 2018_ProxyForm-2  

 

Land Use: Rezoning Application Erf 438, 59 4th Avenue

We have been notified of a rezoning application from “Residential 1” (single dwelling) to “Residential 3” (high density residential) at Erf 438, 59 Fourth Avenue, Melville. The proposed development will “establish a student residential accommodation comprising of 4 dwelling units”. The MRA land use sub-committee is still assessing whether it will object, however residents can assess the application separately and decide to object. The MRA land use portfolio will assist […]

 

New establishments in Melville move ahead with liquor applications without regard for residents

Dear Community, The Melville Residents’ Association continue to focus on protecting the rights and wellbeing of residents in Melville. As part of this commitment we have endeavored to engage and contract with new liquor license applicants to ensure they do not encroach on the rights of residents, especially where residents live in close proximity to establishments. This is done in line with our published process and has previously been applied […]

 

Speed Enforcement Request by Camera – Main Road Melville

Letter from the Melville Residents’ Association to COJ regarding Speed Enforcement on Main Road Melville sent by email.   We urge residents to send their own letters requesting speed enforcement to ensure greater impact from the community. As per Ward Cllr, one or two complaints/letters will have almost no effect.   Address your emails to   – maxwellk@joburg.org.za – delisilez@joburg.org.za   with CC to   – bridget.steer@gmail.com – mra-pe@ilovemelville.co.za   […]