The African Neighbourhood Officially adoption of the Administrative offices for the Non-Whites Affairs Department on 15 April 1970 The Black residential area had been since 1915 under the control of the Town Council. In 1974 it was taken over by the Administration Board of the Highveld region. Later the Administrative complex was used. Initially the Black neighbourhood, with its 15 000 inhabitants, was managed by the Administration Board in collaboration with an Advisory Board. But in September 1978, a new era ushered in by the establishment of an elected Community Council. With P Masango as chairman, in collaboration with the Administration Board; several projects were launched, including the construction of a sports stadium. 123
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