# summary - Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/ - Published: 2025-03-04T11:40:55+02:00 - Author: dearSA _Advert_ _Advert – scroll down_ [Chapter 1 — Interpretation and application](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1738150189952-44103674-e29da0d9-9a9c) 1. a. Definitions b. Application c. Objectives and purpose d. Areas regulated by the law ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04184515/Ch1-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft.pdf) [Chapter 2 — Approval and consideration of applications](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1738150189975-5d0623dc-47dca0d9-9a9c) 1. a. Approval of CCTV cameras b. Consideration of applications and renewals ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04184929/Ch2-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-2.pdf) [Chapter 3 — Exemptions and prohibitions](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1738150854013-bb98f5fb-7d09a0d9-9a9c) 1. a. Areas requiring special approval for third party installations ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04185226/Ch3-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-3.pdf) [Chapter 4 — Amendment and withdrawal of approvals](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1738151172108-10076802-4d00a0d9-9a9c) 1. a. Withdrawal and amendment of approvals ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04185411/Ch4-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-4.pdf) [Chapter 5 — Application for electricity services](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1738151231288-dfdfde22-26f0a0d9-9a9c) 1. a. Electricity supply, power cables and conduit to CCTV camera ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04185518/Ch6-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-5.pdf) [Chapter 6 — Illegal installations and removal](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1738151253752-ee477515-a646a0d9-9a9c) 1. a. Illegally installed CCTV camera b. Removal of all illegal CCTV camera installations c. Approved and unregistered CCTV cameras in public space and city property ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04185708/Ch6-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-6.pdf) [Chapter 7 — Advertisement, labelling, insurance and inspections](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1741082740632-af9b9ff7-9607) ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04185814/Ch7-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-7.pdf) [Chapter 8 — Provisions relating to residential and private property](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1741082797184-652bf79e-1a23) ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04185912/Ch8-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-8.pdf) [Chapter 9 — Miscellaneous provisions](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1741082850759-a649c304-8ea6) ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04190028/Ch9-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-9.pdf) [Chapter 10 — Transitional arrangements](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1741082903734-6a9b5666-4d29) ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04190121/Ch10-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-10.pdf) [Chapter 11 — General provisions](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/#1741082937370-35d02d53-d732) ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04190232/Ch11-from-Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft-11.pdf) [ Have your say on the CoJ CCTV by-law](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/) **Radio 702** Bongani Bingwa speaks to crime activist and Eblockwatch founder, Andre Snyman about the new Joburg CCTV bylaw that has sparked concern for some residents and crime activists. **eNCA** A new bylaw for CCTV cameras in the City of Johannesburg has got residents and crime activists hot under the collar. The bylaw requirement is that all CCTV cameras, even those on private property, that have a view of a public space, like a road, must be registered with the City. ### In the News - MyBroadband — [Warnings about new CCTV law](https://mybroadband.co.za/news/security/584910-warnings-about-new-cctv-law.html) - News24 —[ New Joburg by-law risks derailing huge CCTV safety gains](https://www.news24.com/fin24/economy/new-joburg-bylaw-risks-derailing-huge-cctv-safety-gains-20250303) - TechCentral — [Joburg under fire over CCTV by-law](https://techcentral.co.za/joburg-under-fire-over-cctv-by-law/260060/) - ITWeb — [Joburg approves by-law to regulate CCTV cameras](https://www.itweb.co.za/article/joburg-approves-by-law-to-regulate-cctv-cameras/KWEBb7yL6D5vmRjO) - eNCA — [Discussion | City of Johannesburg approves surveillance by-law](https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-city-johannesburg-approves-surveillance-law) - Mail&Guardian — [Uproar as CoJ passes by-law to regulate private citizens’ CCTV cameras](https://mg.co.za/news/2025-02-27-uproar-as-city-of-johannesburg-passes-by-law-to-regulate-private-citizens-cctv-cameras/) ### STATEMENTS AND PRESS RELEASES Click on a logo to view. ![click to view press release](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/03/04192213/VUMA.jpg "VUMACAM") Want to display your organisation’s statement? [Click here. ](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/coj-cctv-cameras/summary/ CoJCCTV@dearsouthafrica.co.za?subject=org info for CoJ CCTV info page) Close ### VUMACAM ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04191726/Vumacam_By-laws-media-release-030325.pdf) [Download [205.66 KB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04191726/Vumacam_By-laws-media-release-030325.pdf) Notice of request for public comments ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04114354/Notice-of-Closed-Circuit-Television-By-Law-Feb-2024-fv3.pdf) [Download [101.93 KB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04114354/Notice-of-Closed-Circuit-Television-By-Law-Feb-2024-fv3.pdf) The draft CCTV By-Law ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04114532/Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft.pdf) [Download [700.56 KB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04114532/Joburg-CCTV-by-law-final-draft.pdf)