On 18 May 2026 Angela Rivers appeared on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the pros and cons of residents maintaining their neighbourhoods where CoJ is failing with service delivery.
“What began as a community initiative to paint street kerbs has evolved into a formal partnership between a residential association and the City of Johannesburg. The Blairgowrie Community Association’s partnership with the city is part of a broader D-I-Y project, where residential associations help restore and maintain public spaces. Residents contribute funding and volunteer labour, while the city provides formal approval, technical support and coordination. Angela Rivers, General manager of the Johannesburg property owners and managers association weighs in”.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/x1mGgeOEKuY?si=5xb3Fj5LcWmIP-o4
