​​The City of Joburg encourages accountholders to register to receive their municipal bills online. In a technologically advanced world, it is more convenient to access your municipal account at the click of a button.

Printing has become costly for both the City and the environment and receiving a statement via the post is outdated.

The drive to encourage municipal accountholders to receive their bills online is part of the City's initiative to Go-Green. Green living contributes towards the general maintenance and protection of the natural ecosystem.

Taking action now helps the City deal effectively with the impact of climate change brought about by global warming and will eliminates the trash generated by utility bills.

“The environment is important to each and every person on the planet. We all need to take action in preserving the environment and its resources, in an effort to create a sustainable earth for future generations," says Funzela Ngobeni, the MMC of Finance.

One of the prime benefits of registering to receive an electronic statement is that it reaches the customer almost immediately, eliminating the fatigue that comes with queuing for hours on end for a municipal bill.

“Online registration offers customers the ability to view backdated statements for up to 12 months, and the convenience to manage their accounts from the comfort of their own space," says Ngobeni.

The City realises that navigating through the web might be a little complex for the elderly, so we have included a step by step guide to show you how to register online.

MMC Ngobeni says by opting to receive your municipal account electronically, you hep the City reduce the amount of paper used to print statements, thus cutting costs and ensuring environmental sustainability.

Going green will ultimately help the City reduce pollution, cultivate more trees, and help maintain the ecological balance on earth, so that all living beings can survive and thrive in their natural habitats.

“We urge techno savvy accountholders to help the City create an environmentally friendly work space by opting to receive their municipal bills electronically. By keeping our environment cleaner, we are actually building a healthier future for ourselves and future generations," adds MMC Ngobeni.