New Johannesburg Council Chamber to allow for greater public participation in governance

The new R340-million Johannesburg Council Chamber building, which is expected to be complete in March next year, will boast dedicated seats for the public and media. Joburg Property Company (JPC) property development senior manager Alan Dinnie on Tuesday told journalists attending a media tour that the new building, which was developed owing to the lack of seating at the current council building, will have seating for 361 council members and 158 dedicated seats in a balcony for the public and media.