Who remembers?

[Jigghead]

Barney Simon - if it's too loud you're too old!

Uncle Paul's Bedtime Story

[Baldrick]

I used to enjoy Nic Ciro on FiveFM

Now I listen to him on FMR

[StevieL]

Always remember going to Spatz to watch 909, they always used to open their set with that Simply Red song, "something Got me Started" I think. Then walking to Balalaika for some more fun. There was also that place over the road from Balalaika for a bit, forget what it was called.

Used to love Spatz.

That and the White Horse Inn were tops...

[Tumbleweed]

He was never my favourite person but to give credit where its due, back in the day, he did play music that was not readily available and so people got to hear songs that they probably wouldn't have heard otherwise.

He was good with Keith Lindsay.

[HappyMartin]

Uncle Paul's Bedtime Story

Uncle Paul used to drink on occasion at Ba Pita in Yeoville opposite Rockerfellers. A lovely combination of arrogant, drunk, stupid, crude and coked to the eyeballs.

[Fruity]

[Gen]

Uncle Charlies?

Oh my word..it was always a treat going to jhb and riding past the garage with the plane on it.

[CAAD4]

I used to enjoy Nic Ciro on FiveFM

Now I listen to him on FMR

FMR?

[DJR]

Oh my word..it was always a treat going to jhb and riding past the garage with the plane on it.

I was from the "platteland" and Uncle Charlies was just about the only place in the big metropolis us country bumpkins could find without getting lost, so, that was where the Joburg family met us and from there guided us around.

[CAAD4]

I think that many people have fond memories of Fontana. Not even sure if the brand still exists.

Yep.

http://www.fontanaholdings.co.za

[CAAD4]

And in the world of accountants. I still have 3 financial HP calculators

And you ride a Spaz?

[Baldrick]

FMR?

Classical music

Modern day stuff sucks, and other radio staions talk too much.

[Tumbleweed]

Remember these places?

 

Sale of Cool Runnings sets foundation for Mellville’s Regeneration

 

In its day, 7^th Street in Mellville buzzed with Cool Runnings and Roxy’s Rhythm Bar and was known as the trendy and vibrant center of Johannesburg’s Bohemian life. In fact, even the popular bi-lingual soap opera, 7de Laan uses snapshots of 7th Street in its opening credits. However, the area suffered a great knock during the economic downfall. Coupled with an increase in crime and theft, Mellville was left abandoned and neglected, shifting its focus to the students (and gangs) who populated the area.

 

CEO of Investicore, Dawie Swart, is a visionary in redeveloping and revitalizing previously dilapidated areas such as Salt River (CT), Randburg, Jeppestown, Linden and now Mellville. Together with property finance and development company Construct Capital, they have bought the buildings and are adamant on returning Mellville to its former glory.

 

Perfectly situated close to the CBD and both the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg, the buildings on the corner of 4^th & Main Roads Mellville are to be redeveloped to incorporate affordable residential apartments, including a retail and commercial component.

 

There are 18 apartments (both 1 & 2 beds) with rentals starting from R5500 per month.

 

“Demand for affordable housing for South Africa’s low and middle income earners as well as the students within the vicinity is superseding supply, with industry experts predicting that the asset class has excellent growth potential. This growth puts pressure on affordability for tenants, however by living in convenient locations such as Mellville, they begin to substitute money previously allocated to travel to pay for the high rentals. Even though rental demand is increasing, affordability is decreasing.” says Construct Capital’s Bryce O’Donnell.

 

This is a brave move by Investicore, who are investing heavily in the area. “Funders are weary of funding developments in areas such as this, preferring to focus on more established nodes. This cautiousness increases the barrier to entry for these types of projects, making the returns better for those that are able to do these deals. Additionally, many don’t see the value in investing in these projects as they cannot mitigate enough of the risk.” Adds O’Donnell
 

Comments Dawie Swart, “I am passionate about creating something new and helping to redevelop these forgotten areas that have extreme potential and with the expertise that Construct Capital bring to the table, it allows me the freedom to search for new nodes to develop as I know all the current projects are being delivered to the highest standards.”

 

Together Investicore and Construct Capital plan to regenerate Melville to its former cosmopolitan days where it rivaled the likes of Parkhurst and surrounding areas.

 

The development is expected to be completed in October 2017 

[Red Robin]

Remember these places?

 

Sale of Cool Runnings sets foundation for Mellville’s Regeneration

 

In its day, 7^th Street in Mellville buzzed with Cool Runnings and Roxy’s Rhythm Bar and was known as the trendy and vibrant center of Johannesburg’s Bohemian life. In fact, even the popular bi-lingual soap opera, 7de Laan uses snapshots of 7th Street in its opening credits. However, the area suffered a great knock during the economic downfall. Coupled with an increase in crime and theft, Mellville was left abandoned and neglected, shifting its focus to the students (and gangs) who populated the area.

 

CEO of Investicore, Dawie Swart, is a visionary in redeveloping and revitalizing previously dilapidated areas such as Salt River (CT), Randburg, Jeppestown, Linden and now Mellville. Together with property finance and development company Construct Capital, they have bought the buildings and are adamant on returning Mellville to its former glory.

 

Perfectly situated close to the CBD and both the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg, the buildings on the corner of 4^th & Main Roads Mellville are to be redeveloped to incorporate affordable residential apartments, including a retail and commercial component.

 

There are 18 apartments (both 1 & 2 beds) with rentals starting from R5500 per month.

 

“Demand for affordable housing for South Africa’s low and middle income earners as well as the students within the vicinity is superseding supply, with industry experts predicting that the asset class has excellent growth potential. This growth puts pressure on affordability for tenants, however by living in convenient locations such as Mellville, they begin to substitute money previously allocated to travel to pay for the high rentals. Even though rental demand is increasing, affordability is decreasing.” says Construct Capital’s Bryce O’Donnell.

 

This is a brave move by Investicore, who are investing heavily in the area. “Funders are weary of funding developments in areas such as this, preferring to focus on more established nodes. This cautiousness increases the barrier to entry for these types of projects, making the returns better for those that are able to do these deals. Additionally, many don’t see the value in investing in these projects as they cannot mitigate enough of the risk.” Adds O’Donnell

 

Comments Dawie Swart, “I am passionate about creating something new and helping to redevelop these forgotten areas that have extreme potential and with the expertise that Construct Capital bring to the table, it allows me the freedom to search for new nodes to develop as I know all the current projects are being delivered to the highest standards.”

 

Together Investicore and Construct Capital plan to regenerate Melville to its former cosmopolitan days where it rivaled the likes of Parkhurst and surrounding areas.

 

The development is expected to be completed in October 2017 

 

I remember Cool Runnings, was Roxy Rhythm bar at the top of Main Rd?

[Uni]

Remember these places?

 

but cool runnings and Roxy's weren't even on the strip (7'de laan that is) - but great fun. 

Feelin' Irie cocktails at Cool Runnings-ahhh, and the metal nights at Roxys.

I used to love Melville - Ratz was my go to place - great tunes, great liquid coccaine shooters - great crowd.  Dinner at Nuno's - drive by flashers, crazy drunken days - ahhh miss it . 

 

Haven't been to Melville in quite a while  - Cafe Mexhico is still a favourite amongst mates for a piss up, but must say the vibe just ain't the same anymore. 

 

Would be nice if they could do a revival without making it all ponce. 

Areas like Norwood are on an upturn as well - good to see. 

[Thor Buttox]

anything from heavy grunge to that shouty death metally type stuff

I was just thinking of Phil Wright and his late night Wednesday metal hour yesterday in the car as I pulled out some really obscure albums I would never have heard of. Barney never appealed, but as a small town boy who only knew Bonnie Jo Vee I was blown away when Phil played Metallica's 'One'. #actuallyquitesentimental