The waste management company of the City of Johannesburg, Pikitup, is pulling all stops to eradicate incidents of littering and illegal dumping. Pikitup introduced the free bulky service in 2016 and encourages residents to use the service to reduce and ultimately eradicate illegal dumping. The free bulky service must be used for large waste items…
In recent weeks Schindlers has been in court on countless occasions, arguing that COJ is not entitled to terminate the supply of electricity/water to our client’s buildings where: (i) No pre-termination notice was served; or (ii) There was a valid revenue related dispute pending; and (iii) The client had been paying the undisputed charges (or the average of…
A City of Johannesburg media statement by MMC for Public Safety, ClIr Michael Sun City on war path to stamp out corruption and improve services at licensing centres 27 March 2018 The Department of Public Safety’s Licensing Directorate has embarked on a project to improve it services and customer experience at the City operated licensing…
Invitation to the 2018/19 IDP, Budget and Tariffs consultation process with communities The City of Johannesburg is embarking on a process of Public Outreach to consult communities on the City’s draft plans for 2018/19. The objective of the Regional Summits is to present the Draft 2018/19 Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Budget and Tariffs Proposals….
Proposed Pensioner Rates Rebates Announced At yesterday’s Council Meeting, the new pensioner rebates for 2018/19 were announced. Increase in Pensioner Rebate Threshold It is proposed that the threshold of property values for qualifying pensioners be increased from R2m to R2.5m (25% increase). Pensioners Rebates 60-69 years – Gross monthly income for 100% rebate: less than…
A Special Report published by The Star: The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is moving full steam ahead to address concerns by residents on some aspects of the recently published General Valuation Roll (GV2018). Read the full article below: [If you do not see the article, please try refreshing your browser]
City of Johannesburg Press Statement by Cllr Leah Knott MMC for Economic Development City launches forensic investigation into Altivex75 cell mast contract and subsequent cession to Fibrehoods / Vumatel 9 March 2018 Release: Immediate The city of Johannesburg has launched a forensic investigation into the circumstances around the Altivex 75 (pty) ltd Cell Mast contract…
City of Johannesburg Press Statement by The Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba Mashaba to intervene on behalf of Property Owners Following engagements between the City and the Independent Municipal Valuer, I am pleased to announce that 8000 property owners will begin receiving Section 78 Notices for properties that appear to be overvalued. This process now…
NOTICE: PIKITUP SERVICE DELAYS 27/28 FEBRUARY 2018 and 1/2 MARCH 2018 Dear Residents Pikitup, the waste management company of the City of Johannesburg, wishes to notify residents whose waste needs are to be collected on 27 February 2018, about service delays that will be experienced on the day. The delay is consequent to a scheduled…