The City of Ekurhuleni took the War On Leaks programme to Alliance in Benoni on Tuesday, 09 September. Leaks were identified and promptly repaired to ensure every drop counts, and water losses are minimised. Poorly functioning or non-existent water meters is one of the key factors
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environmental Resources and Waste Management Services, Cllr Leshaka Manamela, led the city’s commemoration of the Arbor Month by planting five (5) trees in Dukathole, Germiston today, 9 September 2025. The city will plant a total of 23 000 trees across the region to commemorate Arbor Month and […]
The City of Ekurhuleni notes recent media inquiries regarding chemical toilet services in informal settlements and wishes to provide clarity. Sanitation is a basic human right, and ensuring safe, reliable services to communities remains a City priority. Firstly, it is important to correct a misconception. The previous three-year chemical toilet contract was not terminated
The City of Ekurhuleni condemns the criminal activities which have constantly disrupted operations at the Weltevreden Landfill Site in Brakpan. The waste disposal facility is temporarily closed following a shooting incident at the weekend which has led to deaths of two people who are not employees of the city. Law enforcement agencies are monitoring the […]
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: • Political Stability: A new era of unified leadership following the ANC Regional Elective Conference, ending the risk of instability from two centres of power. • Financial Turnaround: Cash on hand doubled, bank balance increased to over R1.1 billion, and the City’s credit rating has been improved. • Tackling Revenue Shortall: Actively
The City of Ekurhuleni is aware of a job scam circulating on various social media platforms, falsely promising placement in the Ekurhuleni Public Employment Programme (EPEP) and learnership programmes in exchange for a payment. Residents are strongly advised not to fall for this scam. The city warns unsuspecting job seekers and the residents that this […]
The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to reassure residents and customers that key services remain unaffected by the ongoing taxi strike that started yesterday in some parts of the region. Only the Harambee Bus Rapid Transport services are suspended as a precautionary measure. Municipal facilities, including clinics, rates halls, libraries and recreational facilities, are open as
The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to notify commuters of the Harambee bus service of immediate suspension of the service until further notice. The suspension of the bus service is due to the currently ongoing minibus taxi strike, that is expected to affect most public transport in various parts of the city. The city, therefore, pleads […]
The City of Ekurhuleni joins the multitudes of South Africans in mourning the legendary and seasoned journalist Tshidi Madia. Madia who passed on after a short illness recently was born and bred in the City of Ekurhuleni and continued to be a resident until the time of her passing. Growing up in Leondale and going […]
The construction of Katlehong Fire Station is near completion with 89 percent of work already done. The complete work is in stark contrast to circulating social media posts that suggest wastages and stagnation of the project. MMC for Community Safety, Cllr Sizakele Masuku visited the project site on 26 August 2025, for oversight. All the […]











