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Pitching Boosters Recognise Innovation

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 […]
Community Empowerment

#VIRTUAL LIBRARY

Reading a book is at your fingertips with the virtual library services available to all through a partnership between the City and the Gauteng Provincial Government. The virtual library allows readers to borrow e-books to read on their computers and digital services for up to 14 days. This virtual library initiative is to encourage a […]
Community Empowerment

Siyakhokha Registration Guide

The Department of Finance in the City of Ekurhuleni has been inundated with calls from customers who are experiencing difficulty in registering on the Siyakhokha on-line Services for payment of Municipal bills. Sharon Sibiya from the Siyakhokha Finance team said, “After realising that some people are still struggling to register, it is important that we […]
Community Empowerment

Food Garden Equipment Donation Encourages Agriculture in Learners with Special Educational Needs

Phelang School for learners with special educational needs in KwaThema is characterised by neat a premises, well organised food garden and disciplined learners. This school was chosen amongst many by the City in partnership with MPACT,  a paper and plastic packaging manufacturing and recycling company, to receive food gardening equipment comprising of 10 composters to
Community Empowerment

OR Tambo Online Debates 2020

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 […]