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New Years Message from the MRA Executive Committee

Dear Melville Community, After a particularly difficult start to the year for Melville, the MRA Executive Committee would like to thank the Melville residents and businesses for their contributions to ensuring that Melville remains a livable, walkable, and diverse neighbourhood. Our ward councillor, Bridget Steer, has been instrumental in assisting residents with their various queries and we look forward to continued support from her in 2020.   We would like […]

 

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MRA & MSI STATEMENT ON MELVILLE SHOOTING INCIDENT

The Melville Residents’ Association (MRA) and Melville Security Initiative (MSI) express sincere condolences to friends and families of the people who died, and to the people who were injured in a senseless shooting incident at Poppy’s on the corner of 2nd Avenue and 7th Street early Wednesday morning. It is the intention of both the MRA and MSI to create a safe environment for everyone visiting, working and living in […]

 

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Liquor Licence Application: Stringer Bell Restaurant

Please note that an application for a liquor license in the Melville area was lodged with the Gauteng Liquor Board. This is for a restaurant at Shop No. 3. Melville Court, 6 Main Road around the corner of 2nd Avenue, Stringer Bell Restaurant– Application GLB 7000012633 Stringer Bell Application   The location of the proposed venue is in the noisy, busy Main Road.  Those of you who live in this […]

 

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Streetopia Update: Temporarily Street Closures & Event Contact details

A reminder that Streetopia Jozi is taking place in #MyMelville 12 October 2019 from 10:00 – 18:00 on #7thStreet.   There will be temporary street closures: 7th Street, between 1st avenue to 5th avenue 4th Avenue, between 6th street and 8th street 3rd avenue, between 5th street and 8th street 2nd avenue, between 5th street and 8th street   There will also be no parking allowed on 2nd avenue between […]

 

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Streetopia event planned for Melville in October

The MRA wishes to inform residents that we have met with the Streetopia team (Jozi Burners and Afrika Burn) and that we have identified potential concerns around residents’ livelihoods for the planned upcoming event (12 Oct). The organizers acknowledged the concerns and aim to make Streetopia a resident-friendly event. About Streetopia Streetopia Facebook page Streetopia Website Streetopia Events Page Jozi Streetopia Website We wish Streetopia all the best and hope […]

 

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Capello Melville - GLB form 19 complaints

The MRA received various complaints regarding Cappello Melville operating a place of amusement with live music or DJs while the premises had a pub licence.  There is also no liquor licence displayed as required while the transfer of such licence is yet to be confirmed by the Gauteng Liquor Board. Should you be affected by excessive noise from them or their patrons, please use the GLB 19 form – GLB Form19 […]

 

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Poppy's Melville - GLB 19 form for complaints

The MRA received various complaints regarding excessive noise from Poppy’s Melville due to live entertainment. There is often – almost on a daily basis live entertainment, DJs or comedians which is contrary to the type of the licence issued, namely a restaurant. Should you be affected, please use the GLB 19 form – GLB Form19 – Poppy’s Aug 2019 – and email to the addresses on the form and ensure […]

 

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Liquor City Melville - Alleged Sales of Liquor outside of trading hours

The MRA was made aware of alleged sales of liquor outside the set trading hours by a local liquor store.   Should you be affected by any such trading or witness any other illegal activities related to liquor sales, please use the GLB 19 form –GLB Form19 – Liquor City – and email to the addresses on the form and ensure to copy the MRA Liquor Portfolio at az.oc.ellivlemevolinull@rouqil-arm

 

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Recent house break-in in Melville, update by the Melville Security Initiative

CCTV helps identify wanted vehicles connected to various house break-ins.

 

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MTN Walk the Talk 2019 - Road Closures

“Dear Resident, Churches and Businesses Our resident’s information page is up and running: http://walkthetalk.co.za/residents . Please visit our website for more details, the route map and an electronic flyer. This letter serves to advise you that the 18th edition of the MTN Walk the Talk with 702 that will be taking place on Sunday, 28 July 2019. The venue for the start and finish is Marks Park Sports Club, Judith […]