Invitation: COJ Land Use Scheme
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Invitation: COJ Land Use Scheme

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: Community Based Planning Meetings
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Invitation: Community Based Planning Meetings

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…

Most City Power IT systems, networks restored following cyber attack
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Most City Power IT systems, networks restored following cyber attack

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…

COJ Rebate Forms
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COJ Rebate Forms

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…

Eskom Must Stop Potential Electricity Blackouts in communities
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Eskom Must Stop Potential Electricity Blackouts in communities

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…

Rand Water Major Shutdown on 24th June for 54 Hours
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Rand Water Major Shutdown on 24th June for 54 Hours

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…

The City of Johannesburg’s Debt Rehabilitation Programme
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The City of Johannesburg’s Debt Rehabilitation Programme

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…

Inspection Of Supplementary Valuation Roll And Lodging Of Objections
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Inspection Of Supplementary Valuation Roll And Lodging Of Objections

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…

MMC for Finance, Councillor Funzela Ngobeni delivers City’s 2019-2020 Budget Speech
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MMC for Finance, Councillor Funzela Ngobeni delivers City’s 2019-2020 Budget Speech

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
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MMC Nonhlanhla Makhuba Easter Safety Message

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…

COJ Customer Service Interruptions In Region C
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COJ Customer Service Interruptions In Region C

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,…

Register Online And Access Your Municipal Statements At Your Convenience
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Register Online And Access Your Municipal Statements At Your Convenience

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…

Ward 102 | City of Joburg Proposed Tariff Increases from 1 July 2019
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Ward 102 | City of Joburg Proposed Tariff Increases from 1 July 2019

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…

Cllr Herman Mashaba: NERSA’s 9.41% tariff increase to ESKOM rewards corruption
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Cllr Herman Mashaba: NERSA’s 9.41% tariff increase to ESKOM rewards corruption

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…

COJ’s Review of its Inclusionary Housing Policy
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COJ’s Review of its Inclusionary Housing Policy

I have attached the draft policy on Inclusionary Housing approved by the Mayoral Committee during December 2018, but not yet brought into force, for your consideration. I received this from Mark Blanckenberg, a partner in conveyancing at Schindlers who specializes in developments. Several property developers, town planners and attorneys (including our own Andre Pienaar) have…

Help Us Craft The COJ Property Rates and Debt Management Policies
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Help Us Craft The COJ Property Rates and Debt Management Policies

  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Help us craft the City of Johannesburg’s Property Rates & Credit Control Debt Management Policies We invite all residents, ratepayers, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend consultative regional meetings across the City of Johannesburg. This will provide the opportunity for all participants to give meaningful input into the…

City Investigates Pikitup’s R36-million Waste Crusher Tender
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City Investigates Pikitup’s R36-million Waste Crusher Tender

City of Johannesburg Press Statement by The Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba City investigates Pikitup’s R36-million waste crusher tender 28 November 2017 Today, I instructed the City’s Group Forensic and Investigation Services (GFIS) team to investigate Pikitup’s acquisition of 6 unused waste crushers which were bought in 2014, at a cost of R36-million. One of…

Over R16 billion Investment Needed for Ageing Water Infrastructure
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Over R16 billion Investment Needed for Ageing Water Infrastructure

City of Johannesburg Press Statement by Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba Over R16 billion investment needed for ageing water infrastructure 24 November 2017 Yesterday I was joined by the Speaker of Council, Cllr Vasco da Gama, and Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Cllr Nico de Jager, and officials from…

Invitation – Export Seminar Workshop
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Invitation – Export Seminar Workshop

City of Johannesburg metro municipality in collaboration with the dti, GGDA and SEDA, cordially invites you to an Export Seminar Workshop. Export ready, current and prospective exporters are encouraged to attend. The City of Johannesburg in partnership with the dti, GGDA and SEDA will be rolling out a series of export seminar on a recruitment…

JMPD to Welcome 215 New Graduates
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JMPD to Welcome 215 New Graduates

Today, Executive Mayor Cllr Herman Mashaba and MMC for Public Safety, Cllr Michael Sun, will welcome 215 graduate officers to the Joburg Metro Police Department (JMPD). The majority of the 215 JMPD officers graduating today are previous members of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP); and the City will also welcome 10 Eastern Cape officers,…

City of Johannesburg Cancels Corrupt R161 Million Fire Engine Contract
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City of Johannesburg Cancels Corrupt R161 Million Fire Engine Contract

The City has decided to cancel a R161 million contract for the provision of fire engines after it was discovered that the tender was awarded on the basis of forged Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) documents. The agreement, entered into in 2015, was allegedly entered on condition that the contractor furnished the City with a performance…

City Calls on Residents to Reduce Water Consumption
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City Calls on Residents to Reduce Water Consumption

Due to an increase in temperature, water consumption throughout the City has increased. However, the City has not received sufficient rain to sustain the current trend of increased water use. Residents city-wide are requested to reduce their water usage; with particular caution requested from the greater Midrand area, as water consumption has increased at an…