The City of Johannesburg’s property development and management entity, Joburg Property Company (JPC), continues to make progress on the Riverside Apartments Development in Diepsloot as part of the City’s commitment to creating more affordable housing opportunities and building communities that are inclusive and sustainable.
Located in Riverside View Extension 104 and Extension 105, the Riverside Apartments project is being implemented through a partnership between JPC and Century Property Developments. Planned in two phases, the development is expected to increase access to quality affordable rental housing and help address the growing demand for housing in Johannesburg.
JPC spokesperson Lucky Sindane said the project remains an important investment in improving access to affordable accommodation for residents.
“Phase 1 of the development was originally planned to deliver 1,573 residential units. However, Eskom’s powerline infrastructure extended beyond the registered servitude area, reducing the amount of land available for development. As a result, Phase 1 has been revised to 632 units. Phase 2 remains unchanged and is expected to deliver an additional 1,797 units,” said Sindane. Despite this setback, Sindane said the project continues to move forward.
“We have maintained momentum and continued with key planning and preparation work to ensure the development remains on course. During the fourth quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, we achieved important milestones, including progress on planning approvals, infrastructure design, access road approvals and advance funding processes,” he said.
Preparatory work on site is already underway and includes fencing, security infrastructure and ablution facilities delivered through the appointed SMMEs supporting the project.
Civil working drawings have been completed and submitted to relevant City departments, bringing the project closer to the next phase of development. Planning for water, sanitation and electricity infrastructure has also progressed, with approval already secured for the electrical link line.
The development also makes provision for future community infrastructure, including land set aside for a school facility, which will be transferred to JPC once the required statutory and servicing processes are completed.
In addition, approvals have been secured to enable future access road development, improving connectivity and preparing the area for construction activities.
Although the affordable housing funding application had to be revised following changes to Phase 1, resulting in delays, the project has regained momentum and is currently being prepared for Council consideration and funding approval.
JPC remains committed to driving developments that unlock opportunities, improve access to housing and contribute to the long-term growth and development of communities across Johannesburg.
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