The great wall of Eldos has brought new hope, dignity and creative energy to a once derelict wasteland in Eldorado Park. Reclaiming a corridor of public space managed through community efforts, the site is lined on both sides with a series of vibrant artworks.
Murals on walls in Eldorado Park.
These series of mural artworks are particularly special because they are fully community owned and implemented.
The mural artworks feature local personalities and achievers who have risen from the area, including Don Mattera, Liesel Laurie and Bianca Le Grange. These are painted landscapes as well as social messaging promoting recycling and care for the environment.
The great wall of Eldos has brought new hope, dignity and creative energy to a once derelict wasteland in Eldorado Park. Reclaiming a corridor of public space managed through community efforts, the site is lined on both sides with a series of vibrant artworks.
A culmination of research gathered over many years, the Online Johannesburg Heritage Register is being launched on Nelson Mandela Day 18 July 2025.
Among the many heritage sites featured is Chancellor House, the downtown offices of Mandela and Tambo Attorneys in the 1950s. After having been vacant and shuttered for more than a decade, this iconic building is being revived and brought to life once again as offices for the Community Development Department, which oversees the City’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Services.
