{"id":210403,"date":"2019-07-06T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-06T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/210403\/upgrade-to-website-requires-users-to-re-register-for-service-online-payment-system\/"},"modified":"2019-07-05T17:00:07","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T15:00:07","slug":"upgrade-to-website-requires-users-to-re-register-for-service-online-payment-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/07\/06\/upgrade-to-website-requires-users-to-re-register-for-service-online-payment-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade to website requires users to re-register for service online payment system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The metro has upgraded its service payment website called e-siyakhokha.co.za.<\/p>\n<p>The upgrade has resulted in the website address changing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The upgrades were necessitated by the need to align the platform with the digital city Ekurhuleni aspires to be, and will ultimately result in a service payment platform that is user-friendly and easily accessible.<\/p>\n<p>The upgraded online system will allow customers to view, manage and pay their municipal accounts conveniently.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The old website (www.e-siyakhokha.co.za) is no longer in use.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, customers will now have to log on to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Those who have been using the e-Siyakhokha website will have to register on the new website, and new users are also encouraged to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/209347\/metro-rejects-requests-by-lambton-residents-for-traffic-calming-measures\/\" target=\"_blank\">Metro rejects requests by Lambton residents for traffic-calming measures<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/210250\/metro-urged-to-tackle-the-scourge-of-drugs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Metro urged to tackle the scourge of drugs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why must I register?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Secure access to your municipal account online 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 To avoid long queues and to be able to access, manage, view and pay your municipal account online.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 To be able to make payment directly from your internet banking.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 To be able to interact with the metro at your own convenience.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 To be able to log all municipal-related queries directly online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To register:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simply log on to the new website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za<\/a>, and follow the easy six-step registration process.<\/p>\n<p>Where else can I pay my municipal account?<\/p>\n<p>Pay your municipal account at the following outlets: customer care centres, SPAR, banks, Pick n Pay, Checkers, Pep Stores, Makro and Builders Warehouse.<\/p>\n<p>For more information call 011 999 5102 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.siyakhokha.ekurhuleni.gov.za.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Also follow us on:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/germistoncitynews\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-210323\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/07\/Facebook.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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