Office of the MMC: Economic Development

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The MMC for Economic Development Cllr Nomoya Mnisi in the City of Joburg,will be visiting Joburg Market tomorrow for inspection of the Gen-Farm and the preparations for the launch of Tshiamo Market (formerly Mandela Market).@CityofJoburgZA

MMC @NkuliMbundu earlier today wrapping up the year with a knowledge sharing visit with Joburg Market at the Cape Town Market. Learning strategy, systems, operations etc. to transform our legacy market into world class business. #KnowledgeSharing #FreshProduceMarket

@CityofJoburgZA has committed to working with @PRASA_Group to coordinate a centralised team to ensure a holistic approach to addressing issues the widespread issues. #JoburgUpdates

The purpose of the on-site stakeholder engagement is for the City, it’s departments, entities, and PRASA to ascertain the collaboration required to drive lasting solutions to these ongoing issues.

📍Park Station MMC @NkuliMbundu has joined PRASA AGCEO David Mphelo and @CityofJoburgZA officials for a stakeholder engagement on issues related to regularising informal trade in inner city, including the PRASA and De Villiers Precinct. #JoburgUpdates

We’re committed to ensuring that informal trade is properly managed &regulated, just like we do 4 other segments. We’re exploring options 4 alternative spaces where it’s best 4 informal traders around the De Villiers precinct 2trade, in a way that enhances their earning capacity.

“No economy thrives in a state of lawlessness. We need a safe city in order for our economy to grow.” - MMC @NkuliMbundu earlier at the @MmcPublicSafety media briefing. #InformalTraderVerification

"We will do away with lawlessness, with intent, without fear and with conviction. We will not stop!" @NkuliMbundu #InformalTraderVerification

[JOB OPPORTUNITY] 💼📢 We have an exciting career opportunity in an Executive Position. Think you've got what it takes to the new Executive Director in the Department of Economic Development? See the details below. Closing date: Thursday 25 August. Good luck! #JoburgJobs

#FlashBackFriday Taking a look back at our meet & greet with the Women's Africa Cup of Nation's champions @Banyana_Banyana. Twas indeed an honour 2 share a special moment them. We will continue celebrating them, & super phenomenal women, throughout Women's month🏆⚽️ #WAFCONChamps

Did you know? Our Opportunity Centres are open every weekday from 8am - 4h30pm to assist you with all your small business development needs. You can find information on how to start your business, business development & support to grow your business & much more. #JoburgUpdates

Happy Women's Day. #WomensDay2022 #WomensDaySA #CelebratingWomen

Tonight on @SABCNews with Francis Herd, we'll be unpacking the #informalTraders verification in the @CityofJoburgZA inner city. #InformalTrading #JoburgUpdates #InTheNews

[MEDIA INTERVIEW] 📺🎥 @NkuliMbundu chatting to Dudu Ramela in a few. Please do tune in. #InformalTradingInTheCity #JoburgUpdates #NkuliMbundu

Join MMC @NkuliMbundu tonight at 21h10 as he chats to Aubrey Masango about all things #InformalTrading in the @CityofJoburgZA. #VerifyingInformalTraders #EconomicDevelopment #RejuvinatingJoburg

[MEDIA INTERVIEW] 📻 Catch MMC @NkuliMbundu Live on @SAfmRadio at 09h15 tomorrow morning, as he debunks some of the myths around the verification of informal traders in the Inner City as well as operation #BuyaMthetho. Don't miss it ! #StayInformed #JoburgUpdates #ReclaimJoburg

[MEDIA INTERVIEW ALERT] 📢🎥 We have a date at 8PM this evening! Watch @Newzroom405 channel 405 on DSTV & DSTV Now, as MMC @NkuliMbundu unpacks the inter-departmental programme to enforce the City's bylaws & verify informal traders.#MediaInterview #BuyaMthetho

@NkuliMbundu @RulzKay1_ @Karabo_Masela @Pokoane_01 @JoburgMPD @David_S_Tembe @mphophalatse1 @CoJEconomicDev You guys make us happy shem angfuni ukungasho. Can’t remember the last time we were so happy with service delivery and see people working for their country like this. This is much needed to lift the morale of our people during such difficult times. Syabonga.

This initiative demonstrates a commitment not only 2 restoring respect4 the rule of law but an adherence 2upholding the rights of residents of the city, including those who wish2trade as well as those who consequently wish not2be inconvenienced by the effects of unbridled trade.

The joint initiative will also extend 2 the High Court Precinct, along Pritchard Str, which houses the South Gauteng High Court. Legal practitioners, have complained about the state of the precinct,with some reporting incidents of muggings,harassment &parking shortages. [Thread]

[JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT] 🗞 Inner city revitalisation gets boost with inter-departmental Buya Mthetho initiative. Over the coming weeks, our departments will work jointly to intensify bylaw enforcement under the banner of #BuyaMthetho in the @CityofJoburgZA inner city.  [Thread]