The Springs taxi rank, once a haven for criminals, has been transformed into a crime free zone, thanks to the steel fence the City put up as an intervention. Following sky-rocketing criminal activities within the rank, the local taxi association turned to the City for help. Taxi driver Jeffrey
The City of Ekurhuleni has scored highly in water quality for the water quality tests conduct for August 2020. The SANS 241 test results testify to the water quality that has ensured the City has not experienced any water-borne pandemic or outbreak in many years. The SANS tests entails the following: Acute Health: Determinant that […]
Two alleged drug dealers were arrested in Katlehong on 31 October during an anti-drugs operation by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Drug Enforcement Unit. The first suspect, aged 29, was arrested in Shongweni after officers caught him with 27 pieces of rock, 16 packets of nyaope and a block of khat valued at R2 […]
Young entrepreneurs in the City are hard at work innovating solutions to help resolve problems in their communities. The City, on the other hand, has introduced programmes that give support to emerging entrepreneurs with creative ideas. The Pitching Booster Programme, introduced in 2018, has afforded young and emerging entrepreneurs in the City an opportunity to […]
In memory of Oliver Tambo, the month of October was declared OR Tambo Month, and the City of Ekurhuleni is hosting various activities throughout the month to honour the life and legacy of this struggle icon who was a resident of the City. Oliver Reginald (OR) Kaizana Tambo was born on 27 October 1917. He […]
The City`s Energy Department is aware difficulties some prepaid meter customers experience when trying to load units. The cable that supplies the stand with power (alternating current) is subject to many interferences and attenuation that can sometimes affect the communication between the meter and the key-pad. This then results in the meter showing “ERROR-30” when […]
Interested parties are invited to submit proposals to render Early Childhood Development (ECD) services for children between the ages of zero to five years at the Eden Park ECD facility. The ECD centre can accommodate 120 children and has the following amenities, which the service provider will be required to manage: Fully equipped kitchen and […]
No animals were harmed following a veld fire that affected the Bokkie Park in Boksburg on Friday afternoon, 30 October. The park remains operational and it still open to members of the public. It took three fire engines and six fire fighters from the City’s Disaster and Emergency Services to extinguish the fire. The cause […]
The future of artists in the City, especially those around Boksburg and surroundings, is secured with the Boksburg Creative Art Centre being active in shaping their talents. The art centre is open to aspirant artists who want to refine their talent. Located in a council building in Boksburg CBD at 44 Market Street, the building […]
The City has prioritised cutting of grass at cemeteries and cleaning thereof following a backlog caused by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The City is also pruning trees and ensuring safety at cemeteries. Emmanuel Maphorogo, Divisional Head for parks and cemeteries in the City is pleading for patience from residents as the City is working hard to […]











