The Gauteng Provincial Government, in partnership with the City of Joburg Metropolitan Municipality and civil society launched CBD Fridays to clean up the Central Business District.

Launched on 30 August 2024, the multi-stakeholder programme aims at rejuvenating the Johannesburg CBD as part of a broader plan to tackle grime and crime in CBDs across Gauteng. This initiative focuses on enhancing lighting, security, and cleanliness within the CBD and aims to improve the condition of Johannesburg and other CBD’s across the province to attract investment.