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CITY OF EKURHULENI AND PARTNERS EMPOWER YOUTH WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 04/09/2026 0

The City of Ekurhuleni, in partnership a consulting, innovation and skills development company Lutzanetix (Pty) Ltd and the Department of Employment and Labour, is empowering 215 young people through a road-rehabilitation and tar-patching training programme. The programme provides beneficiaries

Service Delivery Interruptions

PLANNED POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION TO AFFECT PARTS OF BENONI

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 03/09/2026 0

Eskom technicians will be conducting maintenance work on two Benoni Bulk substations on Sunday, 13 September 2026 from 08:00 to 22:00. The planned power outage will affect customers in the industrial and residential areas as follows: Actonville Apex Industrial area Wattville Hostel Wattville (Eskom supplied) Emandleni Msholozi Farrarmere Lakefield Western Ext. Bottom part

Council

THE SPEAKER OF COUNCIL OFFICIATES THE SWEARING IN OF NEW CHAIRPERSONS OF SECTION 79 COMMITTEES

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 01/09/2026 0

On Monday, 31 August 2026, the Speaker of Council in the City of Ekurhuleni, Councillor John Senona, officiated the swearing in of three new Chairpersons of Section 79 Committees. Councillor Gloria Ndinisa from the ANC is now the Chairperson of the Ethics and Integrity Standing Committee, Councillor Alister Chair from the Patriotic Alliance (PA) is […]

Energy

CITY OF EKURHULENI TAKES NERSA APPROVED ELECTRICITY TARIFFS ON LEGAL REVIEW

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 14/08/2026 0

The Council of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality recently resolved to adopt and implement the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)’s approved electricity tariffs effectively from 1 July 2026, while undergoing a legal review process. This Council decision follows intense engagement between the city and NERSA regarding the implementation of

Health

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 free at clinics across the city. The Adolescent and […]

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 […]

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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 […]