The first phase of COJ’s online portal will allow ratepayers to receive, manage and pay municipal accounts online. "Zenzele is an online self-service portal for ratepayers to access and pay bills, lodge a query and interact with the City from the comfort of their...

As part of the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership's (JICP) mission to activate the Walkable Network, the JICP collaborated with Sports for Social Change Network (SSCN) and hosted a Heritage Day walk from Chancellor House to Con Hill. The group was led by Griffin Shea...

The Johannesburg Inner City Partnership is shocked and saddened by the news of Executive Mayor Jolidee Matongo’s passing. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.  

The Urban Agriculture Initiative has been selected and will be part of this celebration of “the best films about making better cities”.

The public is requested to submit comments on the proposed extensions to the Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network (GRRIN) by 15 August 2021.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) company survey; South African businesses have come under immense strain due to the recent events of violence and looting that have swept through the country during the past week. This survey requests information...

Notice from CoJ Development Planning: Please note that due to the current protest action, the Department has decided to close its service desks at the Metro Centre, Thuso House and across all Regional offices. Clients are encouraged to use the digital platforms that...

Stakeholders of the City of Johannesburg are invited to participate in the review of the Draft Informal Traders policy. Access the draft policy via the Google docs link in the following advert: Draft Informal Traders policy_Advert for public participation The advert...

Topic: A New Placemaking Agenda for African Cities Description: Placemaking is integral to ensure the quality of life of residents and to create a public realm that supports both formal and informal activities, needs and expressions. This session aims to explore...

Thanks to Johannesburg In Your Pocket City Guide for your Reasons to Love Joburg, we couldn't agree more! We love Jewel City; Basha Uhuru Creative Uprising at Constitution Hill (South Africa); South Point Accommodation's newest development, 56 Jorissen; New...

Invitation from CoJ to the 2021/26 Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Draft 2021/2022 Medium Term and Tariffs consultation process. 2021_04 IDP public consultation www.joburg.org.za  

On Sunday, 21 March, NOSH Food Rescue is presenting its first “Odd Box Picnic” event at Victoria Yards, home of the Makers Valley Partnership’s Food Hub, which has been a NOSH beneficiary since early 2020. The hub co-ordinates 6 local Community Kitchens, all of which...

ON THE THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY, THE INSTITUTE AND BUSINESS TRANSFORMATIONS RESEARCH CENTRE AT MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY ARE CO-HOSTING A ROUND TABLE EVENT EXPLORING THE TOPIC OF 'PLACEMAKING' FOLLOWING THE PUBLICATION OF THE ROUTLEDGE...

A City of Johannesburg Press Statement by MMC for Finance, Councillor Jolidee Matongo 5 February 2021 Joburg kicks-off virtual Rates Policy Review public meetings The City of Johannesburg will host virtual public meetings as part of its annual Rates Policy Review...

SAPS has released a handy checklist to help manage crime incidents this festive season. SAPS Crime prevention tips

As of today, 11 December 2020, provide services by the Building Development Management (BDM), Land Use Development Management (LUDM), and Corporate Geo-Informatics (GIS) directorates, at Thuso House on Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, between 09h00 and 15h30 on weekdays.

The Walkable Network is a partnership-based package of interventions that target streets and public spaces to create a clean, safe and welcoming Inner City experience. The focus of the initative is improved walkability along streets and in other public places through various forms of placemaking, such as pedestrianisation, public art, street furniture, lighting, landscaping, signage, safety and cleanliness interventions through partnerships with public, private and civil society stakeholders from the property, design, security, waste management, academic, food production and other sectors.

The Department of Development Planning in the City of Johannesburg has temporarily closed the Metro Link.The temporary closure is due to urgent maintenance required on the building.

On 27 October 2020, members of Council approved the draft Green Building Policy: New Buildings, along with the draft Development Contributions Policy. The two policies will each undergo a public participation process, upon public notice, to give members of the public...

Market on Main is looking forward to their new venture with a series of Sunday markets (18 and 25 October; 1 and 8 November) in the Jewel City parking garage located at 215 Main Street, from 10am to 3pm. Spanning six city blocks the area that is now known as Jewel...

The Role of People In Place - A Zoom conversation on 20th October at 9am with David Van Niekerk, Alan Cameron and Cara Reilly as part of Urban Festival's programme put together by the South African Cities Network in recognition of World Cities Day. Zoom:...

The Johannesburg Transport Department and JDA, is currently developing the Johannesburg Inner City Transport Master Plan to guide investments in transport related infrastructure and management of the transport system over the next 10 years. The public webinar will be...

The City of Joburg is embarking on a review of the Spatial Development Framework (SDF) and is holding preliminary consultations as per the schedule below. The SDF forms part of the City IDP and sets the spatial development policies and priorities for the Metropolitan...

A new initiative by Clean City SA encourages Joburg residents to ‘restore the city to former glory’ The programme which encourages Johannesburg residents to clean their streets, has been launched in Hillbrow. The programme rewards ongoing participation with...

The 2020 Southern Africa City Studies Conference runs from 31 August to 4 September 2020. The virtual conference will feature over 225 speakers from research institutions based in 19 different countries. Register online: http://sacsc2020.com/...

The City of Johannesburg will be undergoing an urgent system refresh from 13 to 15 August 2020. This means that residents will have limited access to some services at the City’s call centre and Customer Service Centres. The refresh will impact transactional processes,...

Info received from COJ: Below is the list of major tariffs approved by City of Joburg. All other smaller tariffs went up in line with CPI. Approved Tariffs  

Please note that there is a delay in COJ municipal accounts being sent out due to the budget being approved so late.  The systems are also currently down while they update the tariffs. COJ encourages customers to continue to pay their municipal accounts as...

Over the past few months, the Makers Valley Partnership (MVP) has dedicated their efforts to the pressing needs of their community in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. From April 19th to July 1st 2020 Makers Valley Partnership (made up of a network of people,...

The Makers Valley Partnership, a newly-established nonprofit organisation that supports the Making and Changemaking activities in the East of Johannesburg, announced the appointment of Thobile Chittenden as Chief Executive Officer. Thobile is an experienced Director...

The Centre for Sustainable, Healthy, Learning Neighbourhoods and Cities (SHLC) is hosting an online seminar on a collaborative research project they funded in which the South African Research Chair in Spatial Analysis and City Planning was involved. Title: Exploring...

CoJ requests public comments on the City’s draft 2020/21 Integrated Development Plan, medium term budget and tariffs Electronic submissions should be made as follows: Budget & Tariffs inputs: budgetinputs@joburg.org.za IDP inputs: idpinput@joburg.org.za...

MEDIA RELEASE Date: 09 April 2020 Issued on behalf of the Speaker of Council Cllr Nonceba Molwele The Speaker of Council in the City of Joburg, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, has expressed regret following the unauthorised publication of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP)...

Johannesburg In Your Pocket has put together a list of small tourism businesses that need your support to make it through the lockdown. These businesses have come up with innovative ways to generate an income. See the list HERE.

JPOMA Chairman, Nic Barnes has circulated a letter to share decisions and actions taken at Jozi Housing. "Good Morning All, We find ourselves in uncharted waters this week as we grapple with the COVID19 crisis. While there is a medical crisis possibly about to unfold,...