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๐Ÿšจ Johannesburg Noise By-Laws ExplainedExpired

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City of Johannesburg noise bylaws are clear: 55 dBA day (06h-22h), 45 dBA night (22h-06h). No "10 pm rule"! Disturbing noise (7 dB over ambient) from music, shouting, machinery, barking can mean R20k fines/imprisonment. Report to JMPD: 011 375 5911/011 758 9650. Let's discuss.
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โœจ Summary
Johannesburg noise bylaws are 55 dBA during the day and 45 dBA at night. Disturbing noise can result in fines. One user reported loud music from Bungalow and Spar Palm court. Another user reported a neighbor whose activities caused a child to have an asthma attack. Some users feel common human decency is lacking.
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Last activity: Saturday, 14 February 2026
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