OUR CITY NEWS: Decaying Fordsburg in danger of turning historic Oriental Plaza into ‘a dinosaur’ (opens original article in a new tab)

The Oriental Plaza in Fordsburg, Johannesburg, is at risk of decline due to deteriorating infrastructure and safety issues, prompting calls for city collaboration to address potholes, leaks, and crime.

• Oriental Plaza in Fordsburg faces decline due to deteriorating conditions in the area
• Shop owners express concerns over potholes, leaking pipes, and crime deterring customers
• Plaza chairman calls for collaboration with city agencies to improve Fordsburg's infrastructure and safety
• Joburg Roads Agency mentions planned maintenance but notes challenges with old infrastructure and funding