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THE CITY OF EKURHULENI ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO VACCINATE CHILDREN REGULARLY

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 04/08/2026 0

The City of Ekurhuleni encourages parents and caregivers to ensure their children’s vaccinations are up to date. Parents whose children may have missed one or more routine vaccinations are encouraged to visit their nearest clinic to make up for the missed vaccinations which are available for

Office of The Executive Mayor

EXECUTIVE MAYOR TO EXPAND ON DISMISSAL OF THREE HODs

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 31/07/2026 0

Executive Mayor, Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, will host a media briefing following the dismissal of three senior managers by Council yesterday. Three Heads of Department were let go by Council following disciplinary processes. The media is invited as follows: DATE : 31 JULY 2026 TIME : 12:30

Service Delivery

CITY ENCOURAGES QUALIFYING RESIDENTS TO APPLY FOR INDIGENT SUPPORT

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 28/07/2026 0

The City of Ekurhuleni encourages residents qualifying for indent support to seek relief from the city, so they continue to receive essential municipal services. The Indigent Support Programme forms part of the city’s commitment to support needy households access basic municipal services such as water, sanitation, electricity and refuse removal services. Residents

Public Notice

NEW EKURHULENI TARIFFS EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JULY 2026

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 02/07/2026 0

The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to inform residents and businesses that the recently approved municipal tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year are now applicable with effect from 1 July 2026. The tariff adjustments form part of the city’s annual budget of R70.9 billion, which was approved by council last month. The budget is aimed at […]

Current Campaigns Sports, Recreation, Arts & Culture

CITY HOSTS MUSIC WORKSHOP TO EMPOWER ASPIRING ARTISTS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 01/07/2026 0

The City of Ekurhuleni in partnership with JOZI Entertainment and CAPASSO will host a workshop to empower the aspiring music artists at Dumisani Masilela Theatre on Saturday, 04 July 2026. The music workshop will be facilitated by the established music professionals to impart critical aspects of the music trade and career. Some of those critical […]

Office of The Executive Mayor

STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR ALDERMAN NKOSINDIPHILE XHAKAZA ON THE SCHEDULED MARCH OF 30 JUNE 2026

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 29/06/2026 0

The City of Ekurhuleni acknowledges the planned march scheduled to take place on 30 June 2026 and respects the constitutional right of residents and organisations to express their views through peaceful and lawful protest. The right to protest is an important part of our democracy. However, this right comes with the responsibility to ensure that […]

Council

THE SPEAKER OF COUNCIL OFFICIATES SWEARING IN OF A NEW DA COUNCILLOR

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 23/06/2026 0

On Tuesday, 23 June 2026, the Speaker of Council in the City of Ekurhuleni, Councillor John Senona, officiated the swearing-in of a new Democratic Alliance (DA) Councillor. Councillor Sibongile Mazibuko-Ndhlovu took the oath of office before the Speaker in accordance with Rule 11 (1), (2) and (3) of the City of Ekurhuleni Standing Orders By-Law. […]

EMPD Roads

EKURHULENI CONDEMNS BRUTAL SHOOTING OF BTA PATROLLERS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 18/06/2026 0

The MMC for Roads and Transport Management, Cllr Lindiwe Mnguni, has strongly condemned the brutal shooting incident which claimed five lives on Wednesday, 17 June, at the Holfontein off-ramp towards Etwatwa along the N12. Cllr Mnguni extended the city’s heartfelt condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the five Benoni Taxi Association patrollers, […]

Health

EKURHULENI WELCOMES AVAILABILITY OF LENACAPAVIR AT SELECTED CLINICS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 12/06/2026 0

The City of Ekurhuleni welcomes the introduction of a long-acting HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, that is now available at selected public healthcare facilities across the city. Lenacapavir offers an innovative HIV prevention option, providing up to six months of protection with a single injection, making it easier for individuals at risk of HIV infection to […]

Economic Development Youth

EKURHULENI PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME CREATES OPPORTUNITIES AND INSPIRES HOPE

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 10/06/2026 0

The City of Ekurhuleni commemorates Youth Month amid a significant milestone of having recorded a total of 9,677 work opportunities through the Ekurhuleni Public Employment Programme (EPEP) in the current financial year. This achievement represents a major contribution towards addressing unemployment, supporting households, and providing meaningful opportunities for