Ekurhuleni urges residents to register CCTV cameras
Unverified surveillance equipment across Ekurhuleni risks removal after November 27.
Ekurhuleni residents, businesses and community organisations have been urged to register their CCTV cameras with the city to comply with its surveillance policy and protect privacy rights.
The City of Ekurhuleni is conducting a metro-wide assessment and verification exercise to ensure surveillance equipment is properly identified and responsibly managed.
In a public notice, the city acknowledged that CCTV cameras play an important role in preventing crime and assisting law enforcement with investigations.
However, installations must comply with the city’s CCTV Street Surveillance Policy and Code of Practice while respecting the privacy of others.
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Camera owners and operators must submit the following details:
• The location of the cameras
• Details of the camera owner
• The individual or organisation responsible for managing the cameras
• The purpose for which the cameras were installed
Details must be submitted via the city’s official online platform by November 27.
The city warned that unregistered cameras—or those whose ownership cannot be verified—may be removed after the deadline.
The exercise aims to improve accountability and promote responsible surveillance while balancing community safety with individual privacy rights.
