The City of Ekurhuleni reassures residents it has maintained its clean quality supply as certified by the National Department of Water’s Blue Drop Report of 2023. Currently, the bulk water supplier, Rand Water, is conducting major repairs to its supply infrastructure, including repairs
The Development Planning and Real Estate Department in the City of Ekurhuleni yesterday conducted a law enforcement operation targeting illegal outdoor advertising in Bedfordview and Alberton, respectively. This was the official launch of a campaign against the contravention of city’s Billboards and Display of Advertisements By-laws. The enforcement blitz and the entire
The Department of Roads and Transport Management in the City of Ekurhuleni wishes to distance itself from the misinformation in the social media regarding the Harambee Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) service extending to Reiger Park soon. The department, through its Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) Unit, seeks to clarify that the information peddled in the […]
The City is on a by-law enforcement campaign aimed at rooting out unauthorised outdoor billboards and extends an invitation for advertisers to comply with the municipal by-laws on advertising. Spearheaded by Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning and Real Estate, Ald Nomadlozi Nkosi, this campaign seeks to enforce the City’s Billboards and […]
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 flooding when it rains. In addition, this act also […]
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 until 30 June 2027 Jun-25 Malandela Trading Enterprise CC Rates […]
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 supply to bypass the burnt building to restore supply […]
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 scope of work and […]
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 similar charges in place as part of their […]
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 with the operator for a speedy resolution of the […]










