On Day 2 of the Reside Summit, a robust panel discussion moderated by Marius Muller (SoHo Properties) brought together Angela Rivers (JPOMA), Ben Espach (Rates Watch), Katlego Ditshego (JOSHCO), Sanelisiwe Ngcobo (Ngcobo SN Inc), and Keyuren Maharaj (CityMender SA) to examine the implications of class action lawsuits against municipalities, unpacking their impact on service delivery, accountability, and investor confidence in the urban development landscape.
The key takeaway for JPOMA GM Angela Rivers was that it was great to be part of such a passionate and knowledgeable panel. The message however, is clear: litigation is not the solution, but right now it feels like the only course of action when all other avenues are exhausted. The City of Joburg needs to get the basics right to fix the trust deficit.
