The City of Ekurhuleni has noticed a worrying trend of residents pouring oil in public spaces such as on mini-substations, stormwater inlets and boulders to deter loiters from idling closer to their houses. Oil solidifies once it washes into drains and pipes, causing blockages and localised
Year: 2025
TENDER NR STATUS DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MONTHREPORTED SUPPLIER REPORTED AMOUNT A-EE 19-2024 AWARDED The appointment of a service provider for the operation and maintenance of the Landfill Gas Generator at the Simmer and Jack Landfill Site on an as-and-when required basis from date of award
Work to reconstruct the Palm Ridge substation which caught fire on Thursday, 3 July 2025 is progressing well. Preliminary tests of the transformers are complete, and two of the transformers can take load, and one is still undergoing repairs. The city is considering a temporary contingency
Testing of High Voltage side of transformers has commenced at the Palm Ridge substation. A full team will be on site tomorrow (08 July 2025) to remove debris and to pressure test all cables. Depending on the tests results of the transformers, the energy department will then be able to provide
The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to provide clarity and context on the fixed charge and the structure of electricity tariffs for the 2025/2026 financial year. It is important to note that the fixed charge on electricity bills is not unique to Ekurhuleni. Municipalities across the country have
The City of Ekurhuleni informs commuters of a temporary suspension of Harambee Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) services due to a contractual dispute between the city and the BRT operator. The affected services include the bus and station operations, and ticket sales. The city is currently engaged
The City of Ekurhuleni, in partnership with Gauteng Department of Human Settlements, allocated 416 housing units at John Dube Housing Project in Duduza, and 20 serviced stands in Etwatwa on Tuesday, 01 July 2025. The handover ceremony was officiated by MMC for Human Settlements Cllr Kgopelo
As part of Youth Month celebrations, the City of Ekurhuleni today kick-started a dynamic Work Readiness Programme and Exhibition at the Alberton Civic Centre. The two-day activation started today and closes tomorrow (27 June). It brings together candidates from the Expanded Public Works
The City of Ekurhuleni calls property owners who qualify for rates exemption or rebates to apply as the current exemptions and rebates will expire with the current evaluation roll on 30 June 2025. In terms of the city’s Property Rates Policy, the exemptions and rebates lapse with the expiry of
The City continues to roll out a transformative programme to boost local economies by establishing township business hubs. These hubs are designed to support small and informal businesses by offering access to trading spaces, incubation services, light manufacturing facilities, and business










