2025 - Page 7 of 21 - City of Ekurhuleni

The City of Ekurhuleni would like to inform residents about a scam currently circulating regarding the handover of government-subsidised houses. Scammers are contacting individuals who applied for housing from 1996 to date, claiming that their houses are ready for handover. They then request a

Community Empowerment

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR BURIAL IN THE CITY

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 26/08/2025 0

Residents of the City have the right to bury their loved ones in local cemeteries. To do this, they must follow the application procedure. Applications must be made to the City on the prescribed form. This form is available at our cemetery office and must be submitted to the cemetery

EMPD

FOREIGN NATIONAL BEHIND BARS FOR ALLEGEDLY SELLING OF FRAUDULENT CERTIFICATES AND ASYLUM PERMITS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 22/08/2025 0

The EMPD and Eden Park SAPS on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, arrested a 47-year-old Malawian man for fraud and being an illegal immigrant. The arrest follows a tip-off about an individual producing and selling fraudulent documents at an internet café in Eden Park. On arrival, officers found the

EMPD

EMPD AND SAPS DISCOVER A DRUG LAB IN BENONI

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 22/08/2025 0

EMPD and SAPS found a drug lab in Benoni on Monday, 18 August 2025. Following up on information received about an illegal drug laboratory, the law enforcement units visited a house on Fourth Avenue in Benoni, where they found the owner of the premises and requested to search the property. The

Community Empowerment

CITY OF EKURHULENI REFUTES FALSE CLAIM OF A “50% RENT” REQUIREMENT FOR INDIGENT HOUSEHOLDS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 22/08/2025 0

The City of Ekurhuleni notes the recent unfounded statement made by the Thembisa Community Forum (TCF) alleging that the City now requires indigent families to pay 50% of their rent for municipal homes. This allegation is false and grossly misrepresents the City’s approved indigent policy.

Energy

SAVE ON ELECTRICITY, AND KNOW WHERE TO GET HELP

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 22/08/2025 0

Take action today: follow these simple steps to save electricity and take full advantage of the support services available. Every household can lower their monthly bill by using electricity wisely—get started now. The City encourages residents to:• Switch off appliances and lights when not in

Water & Sanitation

EKURHULENI URGES RESIDENTS TO PLAY THEIR PART IN WATER SAVING AND REDUCTION OF WATER LOSSES

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 22/08/2025 0

The City of Ekurhuleni urges all residents to adopt water-saving practices to help ensure a sustainable and reliable supply for everyone. Seasonal factors such as warmer temperatures of spring season commonly increase water demand. This might have a potential of undermining the significant

Tenders awarded

Bids Awarded July 2025

Christel 21/08/2025 0

TENDER NR STATUS DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MONTHREPORTED SUPPLIER REPORTED AMOUNT P-REDP 03-2025 AWARDED Request for proposals from interested and suitable bidders to lease from council Erf 8021 Tokoza Township, measuring approximately 3928 m² in extent for Social Development purposes from the

Human Settlement

CITY RESETTLES FAMILIES LIVING UNDER ESKOM POWER PYLONS TO A SAFER SETTLEMENT

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 19/08/2025 0

The City of Ekurhuleni has successfully relocated 139 families who lived under high voltage power pylons in Duduza informal settlement, Thembisa, on Tuesday,19 August 2025. The families were resettled at a Chris Hani informal settlement next to Ivory Park. The new settlement at Chris Hani

Service Delivery Interruptions

CITY TO IMPLEMENT LOAD ROTATION IN PARTS OF GERMISTON

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 19/08/2025 0

The City’s technicians are working around the clock, attending to faulty cables at the 2nd Input substation and other nearby substations supplying various parts of Germiston. In the meantime, the city will be implementing equitable eighteen-hour (18) load rotation to the affected areas from

Year: 2025

SCAM ALERT! DON’T FALL FOR THE HOUSING HANDOVER SCAM

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR BURIAL IN THE CITY

FOREIGN NATIONAL BEHIND BARS FOR ALLEGEDLY SELLING OF FRAUDULENT CERTIFICATES AND ASYLUM PERMITS

EMPD AND SAPS DISCOVER A DRUG LAB IN BENONI

CITY OF EKURHULENI REFUTES FALSE CLAIM OF A “50% RENT” REQUIREMENT FOR INDIGENT HOUSEHOLDS

SAVE ON ELECTRICITY, AND KNOW WHERE TO GET HELP

EKURHULENI URGES RESIDENTS TO PLAY THEIR PART IN WATER SAVING AND REDUCTION OF WATER LOSSES

Bids Awarded July 2025

CITY RESETTLES FAMILIES LIVING UNDER ESKOM POWER PYLONS TO A SAFER SETTLEMENT

CITY TO IMPLEMENT LOAD ROTATION IN PARTS OF GERMISTON

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