City of Tshwane Municipal Health Services

Legal obligation

Section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa entrenches the right of all citizens to live in an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being. Section 83 of the National Health Act, 2003 (Act 61 of 2003), defines municipal health services and clearly stipulates the responsibilities of municipalities in the performance of such services.

In order to fulfil its constitutional and legal obligations, the City of Tshwane Municipal Health Services fulfils its mandate through highly qualified and skilled environmental health practitioners (EHPs). They provide and facilitate comprehensive, pro-active and need-related services to ensure a safe, healthy and clean environment, thereby preventing and eliminating sources of disease.

Client and information service centre

The One-Stop Service Centre provides an environmental health advisory, client and information service for residents of Tshwane. Building and site development plans can be submitted for environmental health scrutiny. Approval is issued when standard requirements have been complied with. Information leaflets and educational brochures are also available.

For any information or queries about environmental health issues or services, please contact our One-Stop Service Centre.

Our contact details are as follows:

Tel: 012 358 4656
Fax: 012 358 8674
Email: ehonestop@tshwane.gov.za
After hours: 012 358 2111


Physical address: 1st Floor, Sammy Marks Building, cnr Prinsloo and Church Streets, Pretoria

We are committed to improving the health status of all Tshwane residents and visitors by ensuring access to environmental health services of an internationally acceptable standard.