Explainer · 30 September 2026
Lilian Ngoyi Street: rehabilitation project and trading designation MMC says is on hold
What City of Johannesburg newsroom articles reported about Lilian Ngoyi Street from 2024, and what council heard on Item 31 on 30 September 2026.
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Rehabilitation and new contractor, 2024
On 11 January 2024, a City of Johannesburg newsroom article reported that the City had commenced the rehabilitation of Lillian Ngoyi Street. City, 11 Jan The City newsroom article of 11 January 2024 described the Lillian Ngoyi Street project as in full swing, with an anticipated completion by the end of the year. City, 11 Jan
A City newsroom article of 27 August 2024 said the contract of the initial contractor on Lilian Ngoyi Street, Step Up Engineering, was terminated on 14 August 2024. City, 27 Aug According to the 27 August 2024 City newsroom article, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) was in the process of appointing a new contractor to undertake the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation project. City, 27 Aug
Phase 1 reopening and Phase 2 update
A City newsroom article of 13 May 2025 was headlined "JRA on track with Lilian Ngoyi Street reconstruction". City, 13 May The 13 May 2025 City newsroom article said that when the first phase is completed, the upgraded 450-metre stretch of Lilian Ngoyi Street will feature a newly constructed road surface and wider pavements. City, 13 May The 13 May 2025 City newsroom article also listed dedicated vending bays, modernised bus stops and improved street furniture for the upgraded stretch of Lilian Ngoyi Street. City, 13 May
On 11 September 2025, the JRA announced in a City newsroom article that Lilian Ngoyi Street would officially reopen to traffic on Friday, 12 September 2025. City, 11 Sept The JRA announcement of 11 September 2025 said the reopening of Lilian Ngoyi Street followed the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Rehabilitation Project. City, 11 Sept
A City newsroom article of 26 March 2026 said the City of Johannesburg convened a stakeholder engagement session on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. City, 26 Mar According to the City newsroom, the stakeholder engagement session of 25 March 2026 was to provide a comprehensive progress update on Phase 2 of the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation project. City, 26 Mar
Informal trading in City newsroom articles
A City newsroom article of 27 November 2025 was headlined "City of Johannesburg advances Lilian Ngoyi Street upgrade". City, 27 Nov According to the City newsroom article of 27 November 2025, informal traders raised concerns about police confiscating goods during the engagement it described. City, 27 Nov
On 11 February 2026, the City newsroom reported an inner city assessment to map informal trading areas, which started at the Johannesburg Art Gallery. City, 11 Feb The City newsroom article of 11 February 2026 said the inner city assessment forms part of efforts to identify streets where informal trading is permitted and those where it is prohibited. City, 11 Feb
A City newsroom article of 18 September 2026 was headlined "City updates stakeholders on the Lilian Ngoyi Rehabilitation project". City, 18 Sept According to the City newsroom article of 18 September 2026, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and the Department of Economic Development addressed enforcement of city by-laws and informal trading. City, 18 Sept
Item 31 in council, 30 September 2026
At the 55th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting on 30 September 2026, council considered Item 31, the Draft Inner City Street and Informal Trading Plan. 30 Sept 09:23:06 On Item 31, Cllr B. Nkomo (DA) said the problem is by-law enforcement rather than a lack of plans. 30 Sept 09:23:06 Cllr B. Nkomo (DA) asked where traders removed from Lilian Ngoyi Street would go. 30 Sept 09:23:06
Cllr D. Dladla was called on Item 31 and did not respond. 30 Sept 09:23:06 Cllr T. Raphadu was absent when called on Item 31, and Councillor Tefu then spoke for the ANC. 30 Sept 09:23:06 Cllr Tefu (ANC) supported the Draft Inner City Street and Informal Trading Plan as a pilot. 30 Sept 09:23:06
MMC Mgcina told council that "the city has resolved to place the designation on hold pending further stakeholder engagements", referring to the proposed trading designation of Lilian Ngoyi Street. 30 Sept 09:23:06 promise MMC Mgcina asked Council to approve the Draft Inner City Street and Informal Trading Plan under Item 31. 30 Sept 09:23:06
From the record
- 55th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting · 30 September 2026
Councillors who spoke in the moments cited:
Bongani NkomoDAPhineas Velaphi TefuANCSibongile Eunice MgcinaANC
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