The City of Ekurhuleni is proud to host the first ever Y20 South Africa 2025 Summit which is currently underway at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg. The summit which has brought together the global community started on Monday, 18 August and runs until Friday, 22
In the streets of Ekurhuleni, traffic flows and communities thrive. Challenges arise daily. Amid that bustle, a powerful force stands ready – female officers of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) who bring law and order. These women are not just enforcing the law; they are reshaping perceptions and proving that strength, leadership, and empathy […]
The City of Ekurhuleni is calling for calm among communities amid threats of service delivery protests in various parts of the region. The threats surfaced on various social media platforms over the weekend, and they were calling for massive protestations today and tomorrow (18 and 19 August). The viral social media messages were calling for […]
They don’t wear capes, but they are the everyday heroes that keep Ekurhuleni clean, green, and thriving. The Waste Management team – often unseen and underappreciated – plays a vital role in shaping a healthier environment for all who live and work in the City. From dawn, these eco-warriors hit the streets running, collecting refuse, […]
The City of Ekurhuleni will restore power supply to Slovo Park gradually while removing illegal connections. Those whose accounts are blocked from loading electricity due to debt will have to regularise their accounts by paying, entering into payment arrangements or through the city’s debt rehabilitation before their supply is restored. The intermittent power supply in
Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, Cllr Kgopelo Hollo, recently visited and addressed residents in the Olifantsfontein and Delmoral informal settlements. The purpose of the visits was to engage directly with residents and provide feedback on housing allocations for identified beneficiaries. He also addressed the re-blocking of informal
The City of Ekurhuleni has noted with concern the fire incident that broke out this morning at the Department of Home Affairs building in Germiston. According to preliminary reports from the City’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS), the fire engulfed the second floor of the two-storey building. Multiple fire vehicles were dispatched to the […]
August is Women’s Month in South Africa, and tomorrow, 9 August as we celebrate Women’s Day, the Executive Mayor Ald. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza joins the country in remembering and celebrating the resilient spirit of women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 This year’s commemoration is held under the theme: “Building Resilient Economies for All”. […]
In a City as complex and fast-evolving as Ekurhuleni, managing risk is not just a precaution but a necessity. At the core of this responsibility lies the City’s Risk Management Division, a vital force ensuring that governance structures and processes are not only in place but actively protecting the municipality’s integrity. Risk Management in Ekurhuleni […]
In the dynamic landscape of Gauteng, the City of Ekurhuleni stands as a beacon of innovation and responsibility in energy distribution. Tasked constitutionally with electricity reticulation across its jurisdiction, the municipality doesn’t just deliver power it delivers progress. At the heart of this mission is the Energy Department, led by a professional engineer and










