This is regrettably a late notice to alert you of a proposed rezoning of a sectional title unit in First Avenue to cater for high density accommodation – student commune. It might well be that a commune is already in existence and they are trying to legalise it, but it could have negative impacts on the neighbourhood if this is approved and sets a precedent. Advertisement in the gazette – […]
IMPORTANT ELECTION DAY FACTS : 8 May 2019 Our local voting station is Melpark Primary on 3rd Avenue (Ward87). Voting stations open at 7am and close at 9pm • You can vote at ANY station in South Africa but if you are outside your registered province you will ONLY be issued a national ballot. So if you are away on holiday or business simply find the nearest […]
An interesting new development, steeped in history, is starting to take shape in Richmond, Johannesburg, a stone’s throw from Milpark Hospital. Named Rand Steam, drawn from the location of the original Rand Steam Laundries and the Ama-washa site of the late nineteenth century. The Moolman Group, as lead developers, in partnership with Jonker Evolution, Genesis Property Three and Group44, under guidance of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, are the collective […]
Dear Community, Please be advised that another application for a liquor licence in the Melville area was lodged with the Gauteng Liquor Board. This is for a restaurant on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Main Road (premises previously occupied by Nando’s), Braai Point – Application GLB7000011556. Application Braai Point The location of the proposed venue is in the already noisy Main Road. Those of you who live in this area […]
Dear Melville Community, We have been alerted to the rezoning application of NCW. The rezoning is from “Residential 1” / “Special” to “Business 3” . This will allow for the operation of “shops, offices, restaurants, drycleaners and launderettes” at this location. The two properties are adjacent to Main Road and are located at 3 Tenth Avenue and 46 Main Road. The full application is available for review here: Erf […]
Please be advised that another application for a liquor licence in the Melville area was lodged with the Gauteng Liquor Board. This is for a restaurant (possibly a pub) on the corner of 4th Avenue and Main Road, Brazenhead Melville – Application GLB 7000011421 The location of the proposed venue is in the already noisy Main Road. Those of you who live in that area will recall the noise nuisance […]
The Melville Residents’ Association and specifically its MSI (Melville Security Initiative), Landuse and Liquor Portfolio committees require your urgent attention to escalate matters relating to public safety, health and safety, security, compliance to landuse bylaws and liquor laws in Melville. This endeavour follows on the petition that more than 800 individuals signed for general by-law enforcement and which lead to a number of raids in Melville. However, the past […]
Dear Melville community The City of Johannesburg have recently put out a public tender for the occupation and use of the tennis courts at the bottom of 9th Street. The MRA is not formally submitting a tender, but will provide support to any individual or group within the Melville community that would like to submit a proposal. It is important that we get one (or several) proposals from the Melville […]
We have been notified of a request for proposals for the lease of the Melville Sports Centre Tennis Courts & Clubhouse for Sports and Recreational purposes and related ancillary uses by the City of Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) A copy of the advert and tender are available for download RFP 08/2019 (Advert) Tender Document Interested parties need to contact JPC directly for the tender documents.
There was another Buya Mthetho operation in Melville last night (7th Street, 4th Avenue & Main Road). The focus was on the more problematic bylaw compliance issues. Noise issues were also attended to and notices were issued. One specific “restaurant” on Main will be referred to land use law enforcement for operating illegally as a night club. Thank you to all those who participated, thank you Michael Sun (and his […]
