City’s 20th Celebration

BUSINESS PARKS OFFER EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS DECENT WORKSPACE ^Sticky

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Sep 30, 2021 0

Finding a suitable workspace where one could operate a business can prove to be a challenging task when your business is based in a township. However, the City of Ekurhuleni’s intervention and a grand plan to give support to SMMEs is bearing much fruit as the City established business parks to

City’s 20th Celebration

MINI DUMP SITES TO ERADICATE ILLEGAL DUMPING IN TOWNSHIPS ^Sticky

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Sep 30, 2021 0

Over the past 20 years, the City has amplified resources to tackle waste management services by establishing over 30 mini dumping sites across to fight increasing illegal dumping spots. These public off-loading facilities are a catalyst of promoting cleanliness and eradicating the scourge of illegal dumping in residential areas. Construction of these sites allows residents

City’s 20th Celebration

CITY’S SOLID WASTE DEPOTS REFURBISHED IN THE LAST 20 YEARS ^Sticky

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Sep 30, 2021 0

  Back in the day, solid waste officials in the City were subjected to unsafe working conditions in dilapidated depots. All that has changed as solid waste depots have been refurbished and new ones constructed. The modern waste depots have transformed from corrugated iron zinc to brick and mortar, with partitioned buildings consisting of administration […]

Campaigns

Tourism ^Sticky

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Sep 29, 2021 0

ourism stakeholders and product owners in Ekurhuleni can register and update details of their establishments on the City’s database that will reflect all tourism offerings in the City. This will not only assist in delivering on the City’s tourism mandate but also ensure that information displayed on various platforms, including the CoE website, is updated […]

Water & Sanitation

Construction of Etwatwa Reservoir, Pump Station and Tower Near Complete ^Sticky

Super User Jun 28, 2021 0

The Etwatwa Extension 19 reservoir and tower are some of the water supply infrastructure that the City is delivering to augment supply. Altogether, the City is building 29 reservoirs and water towers during the term of office of the current administration. The Etwatwa Extension 19 reservoir will boost storage capacity and provide adequate water pressure […]

Human Settlement

Watville Housing Development ^Sticky

Super User Jun 28, 2021 0

The City of Ekurhuleni is going full-steam ahead to meet its target to deliver 100 000 housing units and serviced stands by 2024. At the beginning of this term of office, the City identified that among others that it should focus on provision of sustainable urban integration, improve on infrastructure investment, construct 100 000 houses, […]

Energy

Over R20 Million Spent to Electrify Ramaphosa Informal Settlement ^Sticky

Super User Jun 28, 2021 0

The City’s is on course to fulfil its commitment of providing dignified dwellings to all its residents. Ramaphosa informal settlement is turning into one of the model areas for how much re-blocking of informal settlements can improve the lives of its residents and provide a dignified dwelling. In the last three months, from April to […]

Energy

R28 Million Allocated Towards Metering to Improve Revenue Collection ^Sticky

Super User Jun 21, 2021 0

The huge chunk of R28 million budget allocated to the city’s Energy department will provide stability and protection for the revenue stream from sales of electricity by addressing meter related issues contributing to revenue losses. The budget allocated will be used to install protective structures into which the meters are installed. Protective structures are strengthened

Roads

A Costly Fight Against Sinkhole ^Sticky

Super User Jun 8, 2021 0

Between June 2016 and June 2020, the City had rehabilitated about 32 sinkholes costing close to R12 million. Sinkholes develop due to concentrated ingress of water into the ground mostly caused by an inappropriate or illegal connection of storm water pipes and drainage pipes, including sewer pipes. It is a big hole on the ground caused […]

Water & Sanitation

36-Hour Water Storage Capacity Within Reach, 13-Mega Litre Kwathema Reservoir Nearing Completion ^Sticky

Super User Jun 3, 2021 0

Kwa-Thema is one of Ekurhuleni’s biggest townships. Its population, according to the latest population statistics is about 105 614. The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) is on course to deliver on its commitment of ensuring security of water supply to all its residents and the business community. The Zulu/Xhosa Reservoir, which is currently under construction in Kwa-Thema […]

Water & Sanitation

25-Mega Litre Water Storage Capacity Added Through New Fairleads Reservoir in Benoni ^Sticky

Super User Jun 1, 2021 0

Construction of the 25-mega litre Fairleads reservoir in Benoni is nearing completions, and it is scheduled to be finished by end of June 2021. The reservoir will go a long way to ensure consistent supply of clean quality water to the citizens and businesses for an extended period even in case where, for emergency reasons, […]

Human Settlement

Breaking New Ground [BNG] Housing is Aimed to Eradicate Informal Settlements ^Sticky

Super User May 27, 2021 0

The new human settlements plan reinforces the vision of the Department of Housing, to promote the achievement of a non-racial, integrated society through the development of sustainable human settlements and quality housing. The Breaking New Ground [BNG]) strategy aims to promote an integrated society by developing sustainable human settlements and quality housing within a

Public Notices

EKURHULENI AMENDS LOADSHEDDING SCHEDULE ^Sticky

Nov 24, 2014 0

In its efforts to reduce inconveniences experienced by residents as a result of ongoing load shedding  around the country, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has amended its load shedding schedules. From today, December 12, the Metro will follow the newly published timetables available on their website. The newly designed schedules respond to complaints received from

Public Notices

MAYOR THRILLED AT CLEAN AUDIT ^Sticky

Oct 24, 2014 0

The Executive mayor of Ekurhuleni Cllr Mondli Gungubele has expressed great excitement at news that the city and five of its entities got clean audits in the 2013/14 financial year. Speaking at a handover function hosted by the Office of the Auditor General (AG) in Pretoria this morning, an elated Gungubele thanked the political and […]

Quotations (Under R200 000)

ALQ.SRAC.01.03

Kgotso Motlhatswi Jan 26, 2023 0

Description: PROCUREMENT, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND TRAINING OF XBOX SERIES X GAMING CONSOLES, CONTROLS AND GAMES FOR COE LIBRARIES TO BE 4IR COMPLAINT, ROBOTICS, ARE PART OF THE NEW SCHOOL CURRICULA FOR 2023 (PROVINCIAL GRANT FUNDING) AS PER SPECIFICATIONS. Closing Date: 02 FEBRUARY 2023

Quotations (Under R200 000)

ALQ.SRAC.01.02

Kgotso Motlhatswi Jan 26, 2023 0

Description: PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY OF SPECIALISED AUDIO-VISUAL, DIGITAL, AUDIO EQUIPMENT, CONNECTOR BOXES ADAPTORS AND CABLING FOR COE LIBRARIES IN THE NORTHERN, EASTERN AND SOUTHERN REGIONS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS. Closing Date: 02 FEBRUARY 2023

Quotations (Under R200 000)

ALQ.SRAC.01.01

Kgotso Motlhatswi Jan 26, 2023 0

Description: PROCUREMENT FOR THE DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF AUDIO- AND AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXTENSION OF AUDIO AND PICTURE FEEDS FROM THE STREAMING STUDIO TO THE EDUCATIONAL ROOM AT THE GERMISTON LIBRARY AS PER SPECIFICATIONS. Closing Date: 02 FEBRUARY 2023

DEMS

FIRE INCIDENT AT SIMMER AND JACK LANDFILL SITE IS UNDER CONTROL

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Jan 25, 2023

The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to advise residents that the fire incident at the Simmer and Jack landfill site is currently under control. Security personnel notified the city and the ward councillor around 22:00 last night that a fire had broken out at the landfill site. Our current investigation has confirmed that the fire came […]

Waste Management

WORK TO CLEAR ILLEGAL DUMPING IN THEMBISA ONGOING

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Jan 25, 2023

The City’s officials working together with the members of the community have rolled up their sleeves to clear illegal dumping spots in Thembisa. This comes following complaints from residents about the waste seen dumped in various parts of the township, including along main roads. In response, the City has dedicated more resources to the area […]

EMPD

THUGS TARGET AIR POLLUTION MONITORING STATIONS 

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Jan 25, 2023 0

The latest attacks of Air Quality Monitoring Stations by criminals are putting the lives of our people and the general environment at risk. It is a fact that poor air quality is commonly known for its contribution to, among others, respiratory and cardiac diseases. According to the World Health Organisation, poor air quality kills an […]

Current Campaigns

PUBLIC ASKED TO COMMENT ON NEW DRAFT WATER SERVICES BYLAW

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Jan 25, 2023

The City’s Draft Water Services By-law that combines the content from two previously approved by-laws is now open for comment. The 2002 Water Supply and Wastewater by-laws were used as the basis of the 2022 Draft Water Services By-law. Before the bylaw is approved to come into effect, a public participation process is followed where […]

Campaigns

PUBLIC ASKED TO COMMENT ON NEW DRAFT WATER SERVICES BYLAW

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Jan 25, 2023 0

The City’s Draft Water Services By-law that combines the content from two previously approved by-laws is now open for comment. The 2002 Water Supply and Wastewater by-laws were used as the basis of the 2022 Draft Water Services By-law. Before the bylaw is approved to come into effect, a public participation process is followed where […]

Health

CITY ACCELERATES VACCINATING CHILDREN AGAINST MEASLES TO CURB OUTBREAK

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Jan 24, 2023 0

The City of Ekurhuleni is accelerating vaccination of children against Measles following detection of 16 confirmed Measles cases since the start of the year in the region. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through infectious airborne respiratory droplets from an infected person when coughing or sneezing. The first Measles cases in Gauteng were […]

Public Notice

CITY OF EKURHULENI ORDINARY COUNCIL SITTING FOR JANUARY

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni Jan 24, 2023 0

The Speaker of Council, Cllr Raymond Dhlamini invites all interested members of the public and media to attend the City of Ekurhuleni’s Ordinary Council Sitting for January, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 26 January 2023 at the OR Tambo Government Precinct, Germiston. The details are as follows: Date: Thursday, 26 January 2023 […]