Category: City Of Joburg News

Request for Public Comments on the City of Johannesburg’s Draft 2020/21 Integrated Development Plan, Medium Term Budget and Tariffs In terms of Sections 21 and 25 of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, read with Chapter 4 of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, the Municipal Budget Circulars No 98 and 99,…

The Smart City Office of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has commissioned the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) at the University of South Africa (Unisa) to conduct a research study to assess and establish the progress made with the implementation of the Smart City Programme in the City. You are invited to participate in the…

A 6.4% pay hike in the midst of crisis – the city’s idea of belt-tightening. Residents of Joburg are being asked to comment on the city’s latest budget proposals – and they probably should. The city councillors propose awarding themselves a 6.4% pay increase this year, while multiple surveys show that most South Africans are…

A City of Johannesburg Press Statement bythe MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Cllr Nico de Jager Johannesburg Water upgrades infrastructure to put an end to sewer blockages 04 October 2019Release: immediate I am pleased to announce that Johannesburg Water, the City of Johannesburg’s water utility, will replace 3,7km of sewer pipe using through open trench…

2 October 2019 Johannesburg Water, the City of Johannesburg’s water utility, is urging residents to adhere to the level-1 water restrictions already in place as a planned shutdown of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel system continues for inspection and maintenance from 1 October 2019 until 30 November 2019. The shutdown by the Department…

Region BPublic Announcement from City Power JohannesburgYou are hereby notified of a planned power interruption on Monday, 07 October 2019 from 22h00 – 00h00.The following areas will be affected: Blairgowrie Bordeaux Bryanston Extension 3 Ferndale Ferndale Extensions 3, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 20 Fontainebleau Malanshof Malanshof Extensions 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9 Moret…

A planned strike over pay could bring Johannesburg’s Metrobus service to a halt on Monday, said the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Demawusa). The strike is protected, the union said, although there was complex litigation about whether it was permitted or not. About 300 people were expected to strike in the…

“Our municipal statement is a key form of communication between the City of Johannesburg (City) and its residents. Our municipal statements are often a nightmare to decipher. You might not be entirely sure what you’re being charged and why – so we put together a handy guide to help customers avoid any pitfalls.”

CORRECTION: The previously posted invitation incorrectly showed Cosmo City in Region B; it is in fact in Region C as indicated below. Land Use Scheme to undergo extensive public awareness campaign  The Department of Development Planning is undertaking a public awareness campaign of the City of Johannesburg Land Use Scheme through a series of city-wide…

Invitation to the 2020/21 IDP, Budget and Tariffs, Community Based Planning (CBP) workshops The City of Johannesburg hereby invites stakeholders to the consultation process in terms of the Local Government Municipal Sytems Act (32 of 2000) and Municipal Finance Management Act (56 of 2003), which mandates the City to develop a culture of participatory governance…

City Power says it has managed to clear and restore most of its information technology systems, including the pre-paid electricity vending system. This means that most customers will now be able to buy electricity. News24 reported earlier that scores of Johannesburg residents using pre-paid electricity meters were unable to purchase electricity or even load that which…

Please find below all City of Johannesburg rebate forms. These are to be used for a variety of applications for different rebate categories. This is part of the City’s effort to continuously assist residents. Application for Pensioner Rebate on Property Rates for Pensioners Aged 70 years and older Application for the Agricultural Residential Rebate Application…

A City of Johannesburg Media Statement byExecutive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba Eskom Must Stop Potential Electricity Blackouts in communities 11 July 2019Release: Immediate Yesterday, I wrote to Eskom requesting a meeting within the next 48 hours in reaction to Eskom’s alleged institution of credit management procedures across entire communities due to certain residents’ failure to…

Johannesburg Water Media Release 18 June 2019 RAND WATER MAJOR SHUTDOWN Johannesburg Water advises all residents of the City of Johannesburg that Rand Water which is our main bulk water supplier is planning a major shutdown that will affect all our reservoirs and towers in terms of water supply for 54 hours from 24 June…

MMC Funzela Ngobeni answers your questions on the upcoming Debt Rehabilitation Programme What is the debt write-off report approved in council on 13 June 2019?It is a report for the once-off debt write-off for the rehabilitation of defaulting residential debtors. What does the report aim to do? The purpose of the write-off is to rehabilitate…

Public Notice Calling For Inspection Of Supplementary Valuation Roll And Lodging Of Objections Dear Members The COJ’s Supplementary Roll 1 (to the 2018 General Valuation Roll) is open for inspection and comment from 22 May 2019 to 28 June 2019. The roll can be inspected on the City’s website using this link: Supplementary Roll Search Form…

Speaker of Council, Cllr Vasco Da Gama; His Worship the Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba; Chief Whip of the Council, Cllr Kevin Wax; Chair of Chairs, Cllr Alex Christians; City Manager, Dr Ndivhoniswani Lukhwareni; Members of the Mayoral Committee; Esteemed fellow Councillors; Members of the media; Distinguished guests; and Residents of Johannesburg. Good Morning. It…

MMC Nonhlanhla Makhuba Easter Safety Message Date: 17 April 2019 I take this opportunity to wish everyone safe travels ahead of the Easter long weekend. High traffic volumes are expected as many will commute to holiday destinations, or visit family and friends located across the country. During this time, Christian church communities such as the ZCC take…

Dear Customer, please note that services at the Region C Customer Service Centre in Christiaan de Wet Road, Florida, are interrupted due to staff protest. Customers are advised to use the following alternative Customer Service Centres: Randburg Customer Service Centre Cnr Braam Fischer and Jan Smuts Roads Thuso House Customer Service Centre 61 Jorissen Street,…

The City of Johannesburg is making a continuous effort to improve customer service. It’s important that municipal account holders are well informed about the options for transacting with the City. One of these options is by using the call centre, on 0860 56 28 74 or 0860-JOBURG. You can find an explanation of the simple…

Dear Resident or Stakeholder At the March Council Meeting, the following tariff increases were proposed for the 2019/20 financial year. They apply from 1 July. • Property rates up 5.5 % • Electricity up 12.2 % • Water up 9.9 % • Sewer up 9.9% • Refuse up 7 % Pensioners The 60-69 years old…

RANDBURG – Ward 102 councillor David Potter explains about load-shedding and a councillor’s role during it. David Potter writes: There is more to load-shedding than you may know. It is unprecedented that Stage 4 runs for this long, with load-shedding currently running for 24 hours a day. I speak for many ward councillors, who have…

A City of Johannesburg Speech by Cllr Herman Mashaba, Executive Mayor RE: NERSA’s 9.41% tariff increase to Eskom rewards corruption 07 March 2019 Release: Immediate I have noted today’s decision by National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to grant Eskom a hike of 9.41%, 8.1% and 5.2% for the next three financial years, below…