Residents, businesses and community organisations across Ekurhuleni are being urged to register their CCTV cameras with the City to ensure compliance with its street surveillance policy and code of practice before November 27.

The City of Ekurhuleni said all CCTV cameras must be installed and operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, while respecting the privacy rights of other members of the community.

Although CCTV surveillance plays an important role in preventing crime, deterring criminal activity and assisting law enforcement agencies with investigations, the City emphasised the need for responsible camera usage.

The municipality is currently conducting an assessment and verification exercise of CCTV cameras installed throughout Ekurhuleni.

Individuals, businesses, community structures and other stakeholders who own, operate or manage CCTV cameras are therefore required to submit their details to the City.

The information required includes:

• The location of the installed CCTV cameras.
• Details of the camera owner.
• The name of the individual or organisation responsible for managing the cameras.
• The purpose for which the cameras were installed.

According to the CoE spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, the exercise aims to establish an accurate record of surveillance infrastructure within its jurisdiction and ensure that all installations are properly identified, accounted for and managed.

“The information will also assist the municipality in promoting responsible surveillance practices that balance community safety with the protection of individual privacy.”

How to register CCTV cameras

Affected parties are encouraged to submit the required information through the City’s official online submission platform.

Submissions can be made via: https://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/elementor-39044/

The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 27, 2026.

The City has warned 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 complete the submission process within the stipulated period to avoid the possible removal of their cameras.

Dlamini said the City remains committed to promoting safer communities through partnerships with residents, businesses, community organisations and law enforcement agencies, while ensuring that surveillance infrastructure is responsibly managed and does not infringe on individual rights.