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Community Empowerment

OR Tambo Online Debates 2020

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For the first time, the City will hold an online OR Tambo Debates programme during October month, which is held annually to celebrate the legacy of OR and Adelaide Tambo. This year the debates will be online to comply with the new social changes and government regulations brought on by Covid-19. This is also in […]
Community Safety

City Adopts Zero Tolerance for Drunk Driving

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The City of Ekurhuleni has a zero tolerance policy against driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Drunk drivers are most often apprehended after they have been involved in accidents, have been driving erratically, or if they fail a breathalyser test at a road block. According to the Road Traffic Act 93/96, “No person […]
Service Delivery

Thembisa Potholes Plugged

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Potholes on Andrew Maphetho Street in Thembisa are now a thing of the past following patching this week by the City. Lesedi Mailula, a local resident, thanked the City for patching up the road. Head of Roads and Stormwater Department Sizwe Cele heaped praise on residents for alerting the City about the potholes. “As a […]
EMPD

Three Reported Stolen Isuzu Bakkies Recovered In Ivory Park

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A joint operation between Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) and South African Police Services (SAPS) yielded the recovery of three stolen bakkies in Ivory Park, Thembisa, on 11 October. The recovered vehicles, which had on false registration/number plates, were impounded to Van Ryn’s Deep in Benoni (police yard) for further investigations. According to EMPD
Community Safety

Using Public Transport Can Reduce Traffic Congestion

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The City of Ekurhuleni is making strides towards providing a system of transport that integrates all modes for the convenience of commuters. Integrated transport involves the combining of different modes of transport to maximise ease and efficiency for the user in terms of time, cost, comfort, safety, accessibility and convenience. MMC for Transport and Fleet […]
Health

Don’t be too Quick to Give Painkillers

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The reality is that vaccine shots can hurt and the baby’s discomfort might last longer than that brief needle prick. Painkillers, however, should not be the first response to this. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the symptoms that children experience after vaccination are a normal part of the body’s efforts to […]