The City of Ekurhuleni has established a central food bank to respond to the plight of the distressed residents affected by COVID -19. The City therefore calls on distressed residents in need of food to contact the City’s food banks’s dedicated call centre on 011 999 5102. The

On 14 April 2020, Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Cllr Mzwandile Masina and Gauteng Province Premier David Makhura launched the Ekurhuleni COVID-19 Food Bank (ECFB) at the Ekurhuleni Fresh Food Market, in Springs. The ECFB was established to ensure that the poorest of families in the City have access to the most basic, but most important, supplies […]

Last week, the Minister for Small Business Development, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, announced details of the intervention measures to support SMMEs affected by the Covid-19 disaster. SMMEs are advised that the Department of Small Business Development has published, on its websites, the Guidelines for Application for the Debt Relief Finance Scheme and Business Growth/

While the country is in lockdown for COVID-19, you will have the time to check out the proposed new ward demarcations ahead of the 2021 municipal elections. This public participation process is run by the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB). The country’s Constitution states that if the electoral system for local government includes ward representation, that […]

On Thursday,  5 March 2020, the Dumisani Masilela Theatre in Germiston had an electrifying presence from the entrepreneurs of Ekurhuleni who came together to exchange ideas and find solutions to their burning problems. Finding money and support to scale is every entrepreneurs’ problem. The Hook Up Dinner (THUD) has as its mantra ‘More trade, and […]

Work is at an advanced stage to present the community of Barcelona and Langaville Extension 3 with a colourful, safe and family friendly community park. The City has invested almost R20 million to construct the community park with favourable amenities such as outdoor gym equipment, braai facilities, amphitheatre and play equipment. The City has employed […]

Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Department promoted two of its own to senior positions. This is in line with the City’s plan to promote and retain its staff. The two middle management officers moved to higher regional management positions in the Northern and Eastern operational regions of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. The duo, who […]

In partnership with The Hook Up Dinner (THUDEkurhuleni), the City will on Thursday, 5 March, provide a platform for young people to kick-start their entrepreneurial journey. The youth will engage with the celebrated entrepreneur and one of South African’s brightest talents Shimza (Ashley Raphala) and learn of business opportunities at the City of Ekurhuleni. THUD […]

Fourteen Ekurhuleni youth are set to realizie their dreams of becoming qualified drone pilots through the Drone Start-up Accelerator Programme that will be launched on Friday, 28 February 2020. The Drone Start-up Accelerator Programme is delivered in partnership with Ekurhuleni West College, Small Enterprise Development Agency, The National Youth Development Agency and the

The roof leaking at the Boksburg library will soon be a thing of the past! Most affected by the leaking roof is the adult section, which has fallen victim to leaks during the rainy season. Repairs to the roof should be completed by the end of February. Despite the repairs, the library continues to operate […]