Community Safety

MMC Mmoko Calls for By-Law Compliance

Super User 28/04/2021 0

“It is very important for residents to comply with the City’s by-laws if they want to erect a structure on their property.” These are the words of Member of Mayoral Committee for Community Safety, Cllr Phaladi Mmoko, in response to a video that went viral on social media showing the Ekurhuleni

Community Safety

Cold Winter Days at Our Door Step

Super User 23/04/2021 0

Winter is knocking and this means the chilly weather condition is also around the corner. During winter season, temperatures are very low, and, in some instances, they register to sub-zero levels. It is everyone`s responsibility to be vigilant in the prevention of destructive fires while keeping warm.   With the brisk cold in full force, millions […]

Community Safety

Criminals Caught Damaging Krugersrus Sub-Station in Springs

Super User 19/04/2021 0

Law enforcers successfully apprehended criminals while they were busy tampering, damaging and destroying essential electrical infrastructure at the Krugersrus Sub-Station in Springs on Friday, 15 April.  As the patrolling team arrived at the Substation, a number of unknown  males were spotted running from the transformer towards the back of the substation.

Community Safety

Ekurhuleni Assess Its Potential Risk to Disasters

Super User 16/04/2021 0

Illegal connections, air pollution and the pest infestation topped the list during the community based disaster and risk assessment workshop held for two days in Thembisa. The workshop was held at Thembisa1 CCC in Rabasotho Section on Tuesday, 13 April 2021 and at Thembisa2 CCC auditorium in Winnie Mandela Section on Wednesday, 14 April 2021. […]

Community Safety

The City Distances Itself from GBV Fun Walk

Super User 13/04/2021 0

The City of Ekurhuleni is not involved in a GBV Awareness Fun Walk that is being advertised and publicised on social media. The event is said to be on 24 April in Katlehong and has the City’s logo on the poster. The City vehemently distances itself from this event and in no way plays a […]

Community Safety

A Change Of Mindset About Water Is Needed

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 30/03/2021 0

SOUTH AFRICA IS STILL A WATER SCARCE COUNTRY “The abundance of rain and the full dams that are currently being experienced in our region have not changed the status quo – South Africa is a water-scarce country. We must all do the right thing and make saving water a lifestyle in and out of our […]

Community Safety

The City Urges Protesters to Refrain From Vandalising Road Infrastructure

Super User 19/03/2021 0

A stern warning is issued to anyone vandalising municipal infrastructure. Head of Department for Roads and Stormwater Sizwe Cele advises residents to not take their anger out on the City’s infrastructure during any protest action. “Service delivery protests is not an excuse for vandalism. Peaceful marches is everybody’s right but it becomes a crime when […]

Community Safety

Take Your Car For Regular Roadworthiness Test

Super User 19/03/2021 0

A roadworthy car is one that is in an acceptable condition that allows for safe driving and transportation. Driving an unroadworthy car is illegal as well as unsafe and dangerous.   When you buy a new or used car it is a priority to get a roadworthy certificate for the car that will show that […]

Community Safety

Road Safety Tips for Children

Super User 04/03/2021 0

When it comes to the safety of your children, you should not compromise. Talk about road safety as soon as they are old enough to step out of the house. Ensure that they understand what you are saying by practising it with them. Help your children to learn about the traffic signs and what each […]

Community Safety

Electricity Theft Is a Threat to All

Super User 24/02/2021 0

As part of its drive to curb illegal electricity theft, the City has removed at least 24 000 illegal connections between July 2020 and January 2021. During the same period the City issued 941 fines for tampering with or bypassing electricity meter boxes. Electricity theft includes electricity meter box tampering by bypassing cables and illegal connections […]