Metro urges residents to register CCTV cameras
The CoE remains committed to promoting safer communities through partnerships with residents, businesses, community structures and law enforcement agencies, while ensuring that surveillance infrastructure is responsibly managed and does not infringe on the rights of others.
The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) is urging residents, businesses, community organisations and other stakeholders to ensure that their CCTV cameras are installed and operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as stipulated in the CoE CCTV Street Surveillance Policy and Code of Practice.
According to metro spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, CCTV cameras play an important role in preventing crime, deterring criminal activities and assisting law enforcement agencies in investigating and solving crimes.
However, while these surveillance systems contribute to community safety, their installation and operation must respect the privacy rights of other members of the community.
“The city is currently conducting an assessment and verification exercise of CCTV cameras installed across Ekurhuleni. All individuals, businesses, community structures and relevant stakeholders who own, operate or manage CCTV cameras are urged to submit their details to the city,” said Dlamini.
The information required includes:
• The location of the installed CCTV cameras.
• Details of the camera owner.
• The name of the responsible organisation or individual managing the cameras.
• The purpose for which the cameras were installed.
Dlamini said the exercise seeks to ensure that all CCTV installations across the city are properly identified, accounted for and managed.
“It will also assist the city in establishing a clearer record of surveillance infrastructure within its jurisdiction while promoting responsible camera usage that balances community safety with the protection of individual privacy.”
All affected parties are encouraged to submit the requested information through the city’s official online submission platform:
https://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/elementor-39044/
The deadline for submissions is November 27.
The city cautions that CCTV cameras whose ownership cannot be established or verified may be subject to removal after the deadline.
“Residents and businesses are therefore encouraged to cooperate with the city and submit the required information within the stipulated period to avoid possible removal of their cameras,” Dlamini said.
