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CITY LAUNCHES CLEAN YOUR KASI CAMPAIGN

Kgotso Motlhatswi 22/01/2024 0

Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environmental Resource and Waste Management, Cllr Leshaka Manamela, on Friday, 19 January 2024, launched the ‘Clean Your Kasi, Manje Namhlanje’ campaign in Thembisa. This grassroots initiative aims to address the persistent issues of illegal dumping and

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ENTRIES TO THE THIRD ANNUAL UMSIZI NOPENDE VISUAL ART PROJECT NOW OPEN 

Kgotso Motlhatswi 17/01/2024 0

Visual art practitioners are invited to submit their artworks and stand a chance of being a part of the third annual Umsizi Nopende National Visual Art Programme which carries prize money of R50 000. Artists are encouraged to present their best artworks which are aligned to this year’s theme: ‘Looking into the past, present and the future’. […]

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EXCLUSIVE PHYSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS WITH MPUME MTHOMBENI

Kgotso Motlhatswi 15/01/2024 0

The Dumisani Masilela Theatre is thrilled to unveil an exceptional opportunity for performing arts enthusiasts with an exclusive Physical Theatre Masterclass, featuring the multi-talented Mpume Mthombeni. Set for 25 January 2024 at Dumisani Masilela Theatre in Germiston, this masterclass promises an immersive exploration of the art of physical theatre under the guidance of

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PUPPETRY THEATRE MASTERCLASS WITH BUSISIWE ZOKUFA

Kgotso Motlhatswi 15/01/2024 0

Whether you’re an aspiring puppeteer, a seasoned artist, or someone simply curious about the magic of puppetry, the Puppetry Theatre Masterclass promises an enriching and immersive experience. Under the guidance of Busisiwe Zokufa, this masterclass takes place on 19 January 2024 from 09h30 to 12h30 at Dumisani Masilela Theatre in Germiston. Busisiwe is known for […]

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SIMMER AND JACK LANDFILL SITE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE

Kgotso Motlhatswi 29/10/2023 0

A fire broke out at Simmer and Jack landfill site yesterday, 26 October which has led to the temporary closure of the site. All necessary resources have been deployed to extinguish the fire. However, due to the nature of the fire, which is underneath the waste, it is not feasible to extinguish it using water. […]

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SPEAKER OFFICIATES SWEARING IN OF DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE COUNCILLOR

Kgotso Motlhatswi 29/10/2023 0

On Thursday, 26 October 2023, the Speaker of Council in the City of Ekurhuleni, Cllr Nthabiseng Tshivhenga, officiated the swearing of a new Democratic Alliance councillor. Cllr Gerald Goslin took his oath of office before the Speaker in accordance with Rule 11 (1) , (2) and (3) of the City of Ekurhuleni Standing Orders By-Law. […]

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YOUNGSTERS TO FLY EKURHULENI’S FLAG HIGH AT OR TAMBO-SONCINI GAMES

Kgotso Motlhatswi 26/10/2023 0

The City of Ekurhuleni sends well wishes to the 257 young local athletes who will participate in the OR Tambo-Soncini Social Cohesion Games in Soweto this weekend. The games will be hosted by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture on Saturday and Sunday, 28 – 29 October at the University of Johannesburg […]

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SELECTED LIBRARIES ARE NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY FOR SCHOOL EXAMS DURATION

Kgotso Motlhatswi 26/10/2023 0

The City of Ekurhuleni has opened selected libraries every Saturday for the duration of school examinations to accommodate students and learners. This period will end on Saturday, 25 November 2023. This initiative is to give students and learners a safe and welcoming space to study as well as to provide them with resources and materials […]

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INVISIBLE REALITY

Kgotso Motlhatswi 25/10/2023 0

The latest exhibition at the Springs Art Gallery is one that includes talk, photographs, installation video work, and a zine publication produced by the artist, Melusi Masike, through the Market Photo Workshop Photography Incubator Programme.  Masike is a graduate of the Ekurhuleni Photographic Programme (2018/19) and a candidate for the Ekurhuleni Public Employment

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COMMUNITY POOLS READY FOR SPRING DAY

Kgotso Motlhatswi 31/08/2023 0

Most of the City of Ekurhuleni public swimming pools will be opening tomorrow (1 September)  to welcome spring after the winter shutdown. During the winter break, the City did extensive maintenance and repairs of pools to prepare them for the splish-splash season starting tomorrow. A total of 18 community pools located across the City will […]