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EEPING Johannesburg's residents and business fully informed is the key to building a vibrant relationship between the City and its inhabitants. The City publishes all legal and official notices, including details of financial guarantees it has underwritten, as one way of making sure its citizens know what is going on. This means that all local authority notices are available to the public.

COJ calls for Public Comment on the Draft Strategic Intergrated Transport Plan Framework  

 The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (CoJ) adopted its first 5-year term Integrated Transport Plan (ITP) (2003-2008) in October 2003. The life cycle of the first ITP came to an end in 2008 and as required by the National Land Transport Act (NLTA), Act 5 of 2009, needs to be reviewed.        
Summary about the document
COJ Strategic Intergrated Transport Plan Framework
Public transport and transit oriented development 

Designation of Public Transport stops and Commuter shelters in COJ

 During September 2012, the City of Johannesburg advertised 175 public transport stops and associated commuter shelter locations in all seven regions. As a continuation we are now preparing for the next stage and therefore require your comments on thefollowing proposed sites
Document [PDF, 337Kb]

 State of the City address boolet 

 
Mid year deviations covering report 2012-13

The City of Johannesburg has reviewed its budget and reprioritised the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) programmes at midyear as provided for in Chapter 4 of the Municipal Systems Act of 2000.  This has therefore, resulted in programmes being reviewed to align with the available budget.  

Section 4(b) of the Local Government Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations, 2001 prescribe that the proposed amendments/deviations should be published for comments for a period of at least 21 days.Comments may be forwarded to:
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Mid year deviations covering report 2012-13

Public consultation on the Gender Policy and Women Development Strategy

The City of Johannesburg Human and Social Development Cluster is in the process of reviewing the Women Development Strategy and the draft Gender Policy. The two documents are available on the Joburg website www.joburg.org,za for comments. he regional Departments of Social Development are currently  spearheading the process of  engaging with the city 's residents so that they are  provided the opportunity to input on the documents, public engagement is currently underway through regional workshops and  availing the documents at the Women Empowerment sites and  people centres for comments. 

Women Development Strategy
Draft Gender Policy

The public consultation process has been unfolding as follows:

The Closing date for Public participation is Tuesday 30 April 2013

 Comment on the 2013/14 Draft Property Rates Policy  

The City hereby calls upon all citizens and organisations to critically comment on the draft 2013/14 Draft Property Rates Policy. Submissions for comments are open as from 25 March to 26 April 2013. Submit comments in writing by fax: 011 727 0189 or email
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* Public Meeting Notice [PDF, 63 kb]
* 2013/14 Draft Property Rates Policy [PDF, 280.09kb]
*2012/13 Property Rates Policy [PDF, 2.07mb]
*Summary of proposed amendments [295.3kb]

Joburg Rates Policy introduces 5.3% property rates tariff increase across all categories of properties.

The City proposed a 5,3% property rates tariff increase across all categories of properties. The public is invited to comment on the proposed rates tariff increases. Comments may be made in writing and submitted before 25 April 2013 by fax: 011 727 0189 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

*2013/14 proposed Property Rates Tariffs [156kb]

Application for Pensioner Rebate on Property Rates
The city of Johannesburg is inviting new pensioners to apply for property rates rebate as well as reminding existing pensioners to re-apply for the rebate, which ended on 30 June 2012
*Application for Pensioner Rebate on Property Rates [PDF, 38Kb]

Do you as a new property owner know how to get your Property Rates Account created?
*Change of ownership[PDF,101kb] 

GIBB appointed on ridesharing options

GIBB was appointed by the Gautrain Management Agency and the City of Johannesburg to investigate current ridesharing options in Johannesburg.
Please share your thoughts with us on this topic here

Proposed 2013/2014 Tariffs

The public has until 25 April 2013 to submit such comments.
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Fax: 0866417471

The COJ  Intergrated Development Plan (IDP) for 2013 - 2016
The City of Johannesburg draft Intergrated Development Plan (IDP) 2013/2016 was tabled at the Council meeting of Thursday March 21, 2013 and has been published for public comments until April 25, 2013 and can be downloaded on the link below:

IDP document

Comments can be sent to:
Lennette Fouche
Tel: 27 11 407-6449
Fax: 27 11 339-2870
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Annual report community booklet

 
COJ Draft Budget 2013/14 to 2015/16
 
2013/14 to 2015/16 Budget book [PDF, 2.25mb]
Capital Budget Report [PDF, 225.27kb]
Opex Budget Report [PDF, 271.35kb] 

 Adjustment Budget 2012 - 2013

Adjustment Opex Report 2012-2013 [PDF, 256kb]
Adjustment Capex Report 2012-2013 [PDF, 215kb]
Adjustment Budget 2012-2013 Supporting Information [PDF,2.54mb]

The City of Johannesburg tabled its draft 2011/12 Annual Report for public comment on 31 January, 2013.

The Public participation period is extended to the 15 March 2013 as supplementary information is available.  The Report will be available from all Regional Offices and Council facilities and is published on the City's website  for public comment . Everyone is urged to participate to make Joburg a better place to live in.   

Read more: Annual Report 2011/2012 

Pikitup Bin Verification Process

Pikitup - the City of Johannesburg waste management entity will be taking stock of bins across 680 000 households in order to ensure accuracy of billing data supplied to Pikitup.  The process will be carried out from 04 February - 30 April 2013.
Document

Johannesburg Water School Competition

Joburg Water, the City of Johannesburg water and sanitation services provider is offering a unique opportunity to educate and engage students in active learning that focuses in the area of water services and sanitation provision.  School learners within the City of Johannesburg are invited to submit their entries according to specific criteria.
Competition Poster
National Water Week activity dates

By-laws for hosting public events

The Joint Operations Committee ensures that all events held in the City of Johannesburg are safe and that the event organisers comply with all the By-Laws and Regulations of the City, as well as the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act no. 2 of 2010.

As per the new Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, it is now a legal requirement for all events to have Event Plans submitted by the Event Organisers to the National Commissioner of SAPS, a month before the event, for Risk Grading purposes.

For more information, please refer to the documents below: 

JOC PROCESS | JOC REQUIREMENTS | APPLICATION FOR NOISE EXEMPTION | JOC CONTACT LIST | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGERS | EVENT APPLICATION | NEW EVENTS CHECKLIST | JOC SUMMARY

City Power:  Smart Metering Contract

Response to  Media Reports on the Award of the Supply installation and Commissioning of advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Smart Metering contracts.
Memo: Smart Meters

City of Johannesburg Ombudsman By-Law

The City of Johannesburg municipality is in the process of establishing the Office of the Ombudsman.The Office of the Ombudsman will examine complaints from members of the public who feel they have been unfairly treated by City of Johannesburg and municipal owned entities’ employees or departments. These complaints include billing and any other service delivery queries. The City of Johannesburg residents are encouraged to approach the Office of the Ombudsman with their queries after having exhausted all City of Johannesburg and the municipal owned entities’ internal query solving processes.

Below are the daft by-laws for the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman. The City of Johannesburg residents are requested to provide input and comments on the draft by-laws.

All comments are to be forwarded to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Residents may contact Nomsa Mgida at (011) 407 7252 for any further queries regarding the above. 

Ombudsman By-law  

Johannesburg Water Meter reading schedule for 2012/2013
Please note the meter reading dates and meter reading contractors noted below. All residents need to ensure that meters are accessible on the day of the reading.
Link  

Information statement proposing amendments 
The purpose of the document is to inform the public and other stakeholders, as required by the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 56 of 2003 (MFMA), of the intention of the City of Johannesburg to amend a contract or agreement (Contract A 387) procured through its supply chain management policy
Document          

Comment on the 2012/13 Property Rates Policy 
The City of Johannesburg is in the process of doing its annual Rates Policy review. Have your say by joining the City at a public meeting with your suggestions, comments and concerns. Submit your comments in writing by fax: 011 727 0189 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or by post or Drop Off:  For attention: Rates and Taxes, Jorissen Place,66  Jorissen Street, Braamfontein. The City will host Public Meetings to review Rates Policy, at the following venues or Regions:        
Venues for Public Meetings
Property Rates Policy 2012/13   

FAQ's on the City's new banker, Standard Bank Set of frequently asked questions (FAQ's)  on the City's new banker, Standard Bank for your attention.
Final Announcement Newsletter on bank change
Flier on bank Switch
Frequently asked questions