Property Owners Access To City's General Valuation Roll As of 29th October, Joburg property owners are now able to inspect the City's draft valuation roll.. While in the past property was valued according to land value, in the new draft General Valuation Roll, property is valued according to its market value. There are about 826 000 registered properties in the City, and the property rates levied by the City is the single most important basic revenue source for the City - about 20 percent of total income. All property owners are encouraged to visit the City's website at and check the draft valuation of their property. 
Gautrain launches new youth website
New Youth Website For GautrainThe Gautrain Project has launched a new educational website to introduce pre-grade nine learners to various careers and skills required to successfully complete a big infrastructure project like Gautrain. Located at www.mytrain.co.za or as a link from www.gautrain.co.za, the site targets learners at a stage when they need to consider the most appropriate school subjects for their chosen careers. Read More. Update On City's Draft Rates Policy The deadline for commenting on the City's draft Rates Policy ended on 31st October and high-level estimates indicate that many property owners in the City could see their rates bill increase when the City implements its Rates Policy in July 2008. This is due to the new rating method - according to market value (i.e land and improvements) - and not just land value as was the case in past years; and as a result of the property boom that has seen property values sharply escalating over the past five years. For a complete update on the bill click here. 
Cleaners in Parkmore
Sandton Central Encouraged To Make Use Of Parkmore Recycling SiteThe Parkmore Community Association has started the Zero Waste Recycling Project. This project, aimed at making good use of the waste generated in the Parkmore area, is supported by the PCA's efforts to establish a City Improvement District. Managed by Kagiso Urban Management (KUM) progress has been made and a permanent cleaning initiative has begun began in 11th Street between Elizabeth and Olympia Streets. Since 1st October 2007, KUM also manages the Zero Waste site and encourages all businesses and residents to bring recyclable items such a paper, cardboard, glass, plastic and cans to the site. For more information please contact Brendan Stolle on (011) 784 8400 or brendan@kumsandton.co.za. More Than 250 Individuals Arrested As A Result Of Crime Line Tip-Offs Since the launch of the Primedia/SAPS project Crime Line, 253 individuals have been arrested and R16.5 million worth of goods have been seized by members of the South African Police Service. The project, which is now entering its 22nd week, has recently led to various types of drugs being removed from our communities as well as a number of counterfeit DVD operations being closed down. Read More. 
Christmas carols at Nelson Mandela Square not to be missed
Carols on Nelson Mandela SquareOn 1st December Christmas Carols on Nelson Mandela Square will be guided by the irresistible Richard Cock, accompanied by Symphony choir of Johannesburg and the Jo'burg Festival Orchestra. Claire Johnston and Loyiso Bala will be performing a programme of Christmas favorites and Mango Groove will be performing some of their best known numbers, including Special Star. This year Nelson Mandela Square has linked with World Aids Day and will not only rejoice in the celebration of Christmas but also show its support towards a good charity. The profits from the sale of Carol Sheets, candles and Aids ribbons will be donated to the TOMORROW TRUST. For more information visit www.nelsonmandelasquare.co.za. Green Plan For Sandton Convention Centre The world's focus continues to shift more and more towards environmental issues and keeping step is the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC). The SCC was awarded Gold Classification status in the Heritage Environmental Rating Programme in 2002 and due to its ongoing commitment to reduce the impact it has on its environment and surrounding community through its 'Green Plan', the convention centre has managed to retain this prestigious status and has been nominated for another Green award for 2007 in the Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards. Read more. 
The Proteas at Sandton City 4 November.
Meet Your Favourite Cricket Heroes At Sandton CityThe Proteas Cricket Team will be in Sandton City on Sunday, 4 November where the entire team will attend a signing session in the Food Court from 12pm to 2pm. Sandton City is the only shopping centre that Cricket South Africa is arranging a signing session for over this period so don't miss out. Enjoy An Evening Of Poetry At Suite 16 On 7th November Suite 16 invites you to an evening of poetry by Lesego Motsepe and Friends. Read More. Two More Music in Sandton Central Concerts For 2007 Be sure to catch the last of the 2007 season of Music in Sandton Central. After a fabulous year of performances the concerts will be back on Friday 11 January 2008. Friday 7 December 2007 : Duo Musica - Jacob Swart (Piano) and Ivo Ivanov (Violin) with a selection of well known and well loved musical pieces. The Music in Sandton Central experience continues every Friday lunchtime 12:45pm - 1:45pm at the Liberty Life Theatre On The Square. For a comprehensive programme visit www.sandtoncentral.co.za or call Pat or Ian Dunbar on 011-8070297; The Liberty Life Theatre On The Square on 011 883-8606 or Sandton Central on (011) 784 8400. Read More. 
Sandton City pre-christmas shopping festival
Pre-Christmas Shopping Festival At Sandton City Now OnAt last the Sandton City Shopping Festival begins. From Friday 23 November to Sunday 2 December the festival will offer value added gifts and promotions that are not to be missed! Added to the fabulous shopping offering, if you spend R50 or more at the festival and complete an entry form available at all tenants you stand the chance to win a Sandton City Gift Card valued at R25 000! For more information please contact Sandton City Marketing on 011 217 6143 or visit www.sandtoncity.co.za. It's Whiskey Tasting Time The largest consumer whisky show in the world, the FNB Whisky Live Festival comes to the Sandton Convention Centre from 7-9 November 2007. It is the only interactive project of its type in the country, at which patrons are exposed to over 160 brands from all over the whisky-producing world. Contact NC Connect: 011 460 7579 or email sian@ncconnect.co.za or visit www.whiskylivefestival.co.za. 
Dylan Lewis at the Sandton Convention Centre
Dylan Lewis Exhibit At The Sandton Convention CentreFrom 2-1 November 2007 South African artist Dylan Lewis will exhibit his latest collection at the Sandton Convention Centre. Hosted by Everard Read Gallery, the exhibition, Emergence - done in collaboration with Don Maxwell Searll, director of Haptics - audiences will be taken on an intriguing journey, moving from one film installation to another where the sculptures appear as cinematic images exploring some of the ideas that influenced their making. For more information visit www.dylanlewis.com Charity Christmas Card Kiosk at Sandton City The Sandton City Charity Christmas Card Kiosk opens on 16th October until 15th December supporting over 24 charities. Trading hours are 9am - 4pm weekdays, 9am - 3:30pm on Saturdays and closed on Sundays. For more information please contact Sandton City Management on (011) 217 6143. 
Porra 2 - The Returnish
PORRA 2 - THE RETURNSH!!ReturnsBack for 2 weeks only from 6th - 17th November Porra 2 - The Returnish comes back to the Liberty Life Theatre on The Square. "PORRA 2" takes us on a journey into what it means to be Portuguese and living in South Africa. "PORRA 2" celebrates a community that holds their culture close to their heart despite being called greasy, smelly, dark and hairy! Book at Computicket, at the theatre on 011-883-8606 or online on www.artslink.co.za/tots. Sandton Sun Offers Special Christmas Celebrations Whether is Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year Eve or New Years Day, the Sandton Sun Hotel will make it special.For more details contact (011) 780 5673.Read More. |
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