Johannesbu
rg has positioned itself as an African World Class City — a city that is inclusive, well-governed, culturally rich, environmentally aware, and attentive to human well-being. Gender Links Cottages (GLC) is proud to contribute to this vision. Owned by Gender Links, a renowned Southern African women’s rights organisation, GLC is seeking authorization from the City of Johannesburg to rezone so that it can operate optimally.
The property, which has always run as a guest house, is currently zoned as Residential One (single dwelling unit). This is inconsistent with the buildings and layout. We are seeking to rezone to Residential Three (bed and breakfast); to consolidate the various properties and to have certain restrictions removed. We are home to a heritage site, the Ekhaya Restaurant, and run a peaceful, environmentally friendly establishment that has hosted a wide variety of interest groups promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion from Southern Africa, Africa and the whole world.
Many of you have used or know of the GL Cottages, a unique effort in a tough funding environment to sustain our work on gender equality and justice. Your support would be greatly appreciated! This form will only take two minutes of your time! Please respond by 5 May 2026.