The Joburg Market has noted with concern an article published by IOL on 20 October 2025, which contained serious inaccuracies and misleading conclusions.
The publication failed to grant the Joburg Market a right of reply and did not verify the facts regarding an ongoing court matter.
The case in question remains before court and has not been finalised. As such, Joburg Market will not engage publicly on its legal merits until due process is complete.
The Joburg Market and its management team continue to prioritise transparency, accountability, and sound governance in all its operations, ensuring service delivery that benefits the people of the city of Johannesburg and South Africa as a whole.
The Joburg Market extends an invitation to all farmers, traders, SMMEs, and the public to attend the Farmers and SMME Day on 23 October 2025, an event dedicated to empowering local producers, promoting agricultural innovation, and strengthening partnerships across the agricultural value chain.
