"... This will include programmes to stabilise and upgrade existing commercial and industrial areas such as the Kew-Marlboro South industrial area and the Wynberg Retail Precinct. Steps will also be taken to introduce relevant skills development programmes to support the redevelopment.

One of the immediate interventions we shall make is to relocate approximately 3500 households from the Jukskei riverbank and London Road, followed by the immediate greening of this area.

This process has already started. It is not only necessary to avoid the continued occupation of land in life-threatening circumstances, but is also an important step in the restoration of green and public spaces for the residents of Alexandra.

To further facilitate the de-densification of Alexandra, 2200 additional houses are to be constructed at the Alexandra Far East Bank and River Park area.

Our aim is to ensure that at the end of the period of the celebration of the approaching centenary of Alex, we have a new residential area that all of its citizens are proud of.

We call on all members of the community and their organisations to join hands with us to rebuild this historical area. MEC Mashatile will announce the full details of the project tomorrow.

The poet, Shirley James, wrote:

"There is no armour against fate
Death lays his icy hand on kings" ..."

PREMIER SHILOWA'S ADDRESS AT THE OPENING OF THE GAUTENG PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE - Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government - 12 February 2001
(http://www.polity.org.za/html/govdocs/speeches/2001/sp0212.html)