The city of Ekurhuleni is encouraging its residents to consider rainwater harvesting as a backup system to complement the supply of water into their homes. Prior to harvesting systems and the current technology devices, rainwater was the only source of water supply. Rainwater is free. Whereas,

Lack of structured assistance for local communities to participate in the local economy will be a thing of the past. Business enterprises operating in the townships within the City have received a major boost as government rolls out the township economy revitalisation plan. The plan is set to assist entrepreneurs in the City to flourish […]

The City of Ekurhuleni is set to be home to a R2 billion new state-of-the-art logistics hub consisting of intermodal rail terminal, container and warehousing facilities, training incubation centre and township development. This was revealed during a joint media briefing by Transnet, City of Ekurhuleni and Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport held for announcing […]

The winter season is upon us, the cold temperatures cause vegetation to dry up. As such, any slight spontaneous ignition of the dry vegetation may lead to veld fire and consequently atmospheric pollution. The month of June Is Environment Month, the City cautions residents about the dangers of starting veld fires. The inappropriate disposal of […]

The City of Ekurhuleni has decided not to increase the municipal tariffs that are within the control of the City, and relaxed credit control and debt management due to the unprecedented COVID-19 circumstances. This was announced by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance and Economic Development Cllr Nkosindiphile Xhakaza who delivered the City’s […]

Obtaining a valid Driving Licence is an important and necessary requirement if you want to drive a car in South Africa. Although the process of obtaining your licence requires time and money, it is a worthwhile investment that will allow a licence holder to navigate through all local and national road. How to Do a […]

Executive Mayor Cllr Mzwandile Masina together with the MMCs of Community Services and Human Settlements resolved to fully reach out to residents of identified informal settlements. Thereby wavering the food parcels application criteria, given the dire poverty situation in those areas. Therefore, the MMCs and the foodbank officials have set aside Fridays to visit informal

Ever since the confirmation of the first positive case of the novel coronavirus in South Africa, life has never been the same. The country’s economy came to a complete standstill for a period of 21 days, save for businesses in essential services, following President Cyril Ramaphosa declaration of the State of National Disaster and the […]

Over 20 young people are temporarily employed to work at the City’s foodbank. For them, it is more than just a daily job, it’s their contribution to a greater good for the benefit of their fellow citizens during this uncertain time of Covid-19. Since its establishment by Executive Mayor Cllr Mzwandile Masina on 14 April, […]

Informal traders have return to the streets in the City of Ekurhuleni from Wednesday, 8 April. This is after the City’s Finance and Economic Development MMC, Cllr Nkosindiphile Xhakaza launched the issuing of the temporary trading permissions to the informal traders and hawkers. The permission allows grocery stores, wholesale produce market, including spaza shops and […]