In recent months, the Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi, announced that his administration intends to revitalise the central business district, which is rife with urban decay, hijacked buildings and high levels of crime.
In the run-up to the festive season the City's MMC for Public Safety Mgcini Tshwaku, has launched a massive clean-up operation to attract investment to maintain the security for big businesses based in the CBD.