The City of Ekurhuleni invites all residents, government departments and stakeholders to comment on its Draft Problem Buildings By-law, 2025, aimed at improving the management, safety and rehabilitation of neglected and illegally occupied buildings across the metro.
The proposed legislation forms part of efforts to address urban decay and ensure that buildings are properly maintained for the benefit of communities.
The by-law will apply across the entire jurisdiction, including state-owned properties, and will be binding on property owners, occupants, businesses and any parties responsible for building management and maintenance.
The Draft Problem Buildings By-law is open for public inspection from 25 February 2026 until 27 March 2026.
Copies of the draft are available at Customer Care Centres, municipal libraries and on the City’s official website on www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
Written comments can be submitted via email, post, telephone or hand delivery to the Development Planning and Real Estate Department offices in Kempton Park, all public libraries and Customer Care Centres.
SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS AND ENQUIRIES:
Enquiries and Written submission of comments/representations may be made to:
Mr Godfrey Rakhivhani: Godfrey.Rakhivhani@ekurhuleni.gov.za or call 011-999 4951
Thapelo Mogatusi: Thapelo.mogatusi@ekurhuleni.gov.za or call 011-999 3975