City Of Joburg News

Highlights from the speech presented by the Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr. Herman Mashaba, on Tuesday 7th November.

Dear Member The Mayor held a Press Conference yesterday and highlighted the dire state of the infrastructure in the City. Since taking office on the 3rd of August they are constantly being asked, What is the Mayor doing to fix the problems? May I request that you take the time to go through  the two attachments . You will then appreciate  the mammoth…

Note change of date to 16 November 2017 from 9 November 2017 Planned Water Outage in Linden/Blairgowrie Area on 16 Nov 2017 Area/ Work site: Linden Reservoir 1 and Linden Tower Suburb(s) Affected: Kensington Reservoir Zone Bryanston Ext.5, Bryanston Ext.3, Beverly Gardens, Ferndale (all Extensions),Strijdom Park, O Summit, Vandia Grove(All Extensions) Kensington Tower Zone Kensington…

The City of Joburg’s Expanded Social Package (ESP), which aims to assist our indigent residents, has increased the monthly income threshold for the package to R5 578.91, with effect from 01 November 2017. This amount changes annually on 01 November in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPIX). Joburg residents with no income, or earning…

  Invitation to the City of Johannesburg Integrated Development Planning (IDP) Ward Cluster Meeting Councillor Vasco da Gama, Speaker of the City of Johannesburg, invites you to an IDP Ward Cluster feedback meeting. See details for IDP public meetings for Region B   Cluster Wards Date Times Venue Contact Person 1 86, 87, 88, 90…

This short document examines the various types of traffic calming methods, including roundabouts, speed humps and traffic signals. It explains the criteria for the installation of each method, and how to request their installation.

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Please note that the City of Johannesburg’s 2018 General Valuation Roll will commence on 1 July 2018. At this time, if you have not yet lodged any disputes relating to incorrect rating categorizations or valuations on the 2013 General Valuation Roll (or any of the supplementary rolls thereto) you may be precluded from pursuing such…

This afternoon, I was informed of two City Power officials, Maete Thoka and Godfrey Mulaudzi who were arrested by members of the Hawks and appeared in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court today on charges of fraud and corruption. The pair was granted bail of R15 000 each and will appear again in court on Monday,…

NOTICE The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Public Safety would like to notify residents that the following Licensing Centres will be open for business on Saturday, 07 October 2017. Wemmer Cash Hall 07:30am – 13:00pm Sandton MVRA 08:00am – 12:00pm Roodepoort DTLC & MVRA 08:00am – 12:00pm Randburg DLTC & MVRA 08:00am – 12:00pm Langlaagte…

Bursary Opportunities 2018 The City of Johannesburg Municipality is committed to provide skills development opportunities, not only for its employees, but also for the Johannesburg community members. The City is offering 100 bursaries to South African youth who permanently reside in Johannesburg, to pursue full-time undergraduate studies in one of the following fields: Actuarial Science…

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Mike Wood, your ward councillor, together with the Ward 104 Committee, is hosting a business breakfast meeting. This is designed to improve communication within the ward, giving business owners the opportunity to participate in resolving areas of concern, benefiting all those who live and work in this ward. We would encourage you to attend this…

C o u n c i l l o r N e w s l e t t e r Office of the Executive Mayor City of Johannesburg The days of copper cable thieves in Johannesburg are coming to an end On Wednesday, I led an inspection of seized City infrastructure allegedly stolen by unscrupulous…

The City of Johannesburg is launching the General Valuation Roll 2018. For more information, visit www.joburg.org.za

Daily water supply system status updates: Thursday , 31 August 2017 (Afternoon)  Water supply status update by exception (i.e. areas affected due to supply constraint and not service interruption from occasional pipe burst): supply across the City of Johannesburg is normal, with reservoir levels across the city in a satisfactory position. Unplanned Interruptions Ivory Park,…

31 August 2017 Media Release  Traffic Advisory: M2/ Main Reef and Linked Extensions  Motorists are advised to exercise caution upon approaching the construction widening of the M2 West Highway/ Main Reef Road and linked extensions, as work gets underway on the R30 million upgrade to ease congestion and improve access along the arterial route. The…

This advisory was received on Monday 4th September, and posted because it still relates to the forthcoming weekend 9-10 September 2017. 31 August 2017  TRAFFIC ADVISORY: M1 DOUBLE DECKER BRIDGE ROADWORKS OVER WEEKENDS: 2-3 SEPTEMBER & 9-10 SEPTEMBER 2017 Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) will be undertaking repairs to bridge joints on the M1 Double Decker…

The Star reports that the City of Joburg’s open day, planned for Saturday for Region E (Sandton and surrounding areas) at the Sandton Field and Study Recreation Centre, has been cancelled because of a work stoppage by revenue department staff. The open day had been scheduled for residents with billing problems to get their accounts rectified. Since…

The second installment of the City of Johannesburg’s #BillingOpenDay will be held in Region E. Venue: Field & Study Recreation Centre Louise Avenue Cnr 14th Street Parkmore, Sandton Time: 09h00 – 16h00 Bring all your billing queries – Let’s Fix It!

From: David Potter Ward Councillor City of Johannesburg, Ward 102 My office has received the below town planning applications from the City of Johannesburg. Town Planning Applications, as received Erf 2279, Bryanston. 5 Banbury Street. Rezoning from Residential 1 to Residential 1 to include a guest house and a dwelling unit. Erf 18, Solridge (Bryanston). 16…

05-06 September 2017 – Northcliff & Surroundings – Maintenance Suburb: NorthCliff & Surroundings Streets: Repairs taking place at Washington drive Start Date and Time: 05 September 2017, 08:00 – 06 September 2017, 17:00 Reason: Rand Water replacement and repairs of portions of sections of trunk main (F46) Impact on customers: The planned shutdown is envisaged…

Joburg East Express reports that eight City of Johannesburg employees working at the Revenue Department in Thuso House were arrested on Friday morning by members of the Hawks, and will be charged for fraud, theft and corruption. The arrested officials will appear at the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court today. It is alleged that they defrauded…

According to a News24 report, the City of Johannesburg will continue to issue traffic fines based on the evidence caught on speeding cameras, despite the contracts of speed camera service providers coming to an end in January this year. In a statement, spokesperson Luyanda Longwe said this had resulted in reduced law enforcement capacity. “JMPD…