The City of Johannesburg, through the Joburg Property Company (JPC), has marked
a significant milestone in the development of 135 residential units at Erf 15, Orlando
Ekhaya, in Region D, with a sod-turning ceremony held on Wednesday, 28 October
2026.
The development will comprise a mix of bachelor, one-bedroom and two-bedroom
walk-up apartments designed to expand access to quality, secure and affordable
housing. The project is also expected to create temporary employment opportunities
during construction, support local small businesses and contribute to economic
development in the surrounding community.
The initiative forms part of the City's broader efforts to unlock the value of municipal
land, expand housing opportunities and stimulate investment while promoting
inclusive and sustainable urban development.
Speaking at the ceremony, Patricia Malele, Acting General Manager for Commercial
and City Intervention at JPC, said the development represented an investment in
people, families and the long-term growth of the community.
“Today marks the beginning of a development that will create homes, generate
opportunities, strengthen our local economy and contribute to the future of this
community. This project represents much more than bricks and mortar; it is an
investment in people, families and long-term growth,” said Malena.
She urged community members to protect the development against vandalism and
work with the project team to ensure its successful completion.
“When infrastructure is vandalised, the community ultimately suffers. It is in our
collective interest to protect this investment, support the developers and work together
to ensure that the project delivers lasting benefits,” Malena said.