The City of Ekurhuleni has collaborated with Danone Southern Africa to combat the rampant rise in waste and pollution in and around Ekurhuleni communities. Headed by Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment Resources and Waste Management Services, Alderman Makhosazana Mabaso, the

No animals were harmed following a veld fire that affected the Bokkie Park in Boksburg on Friday afternoon, 30 October. The park remains operational and it still open to members of the public. It took three fire engines and six fire fighters from the City’s Disaster and Emergency Services to extinguish the fire. The cause […]

The City of Ekurhuleni warns the public to be aware of an ongoing tender scam for the removal, cleaning and rehabilitation of illegally dumped non-toxic, non-objectionable solid waste and rubble on an as-and-when-required basis. The solid and toxic waste removal tender scam is being perpetuated by a person claiming to be an employee of the […]

Five suspects were arrested and large quantities of narcotics, including illegally kept liquor, were confiscated in Primrose and Edenvale on 17 October. Following intensified surveillance by the EMPD Anti-Drugs Squad, a 45-year-old male was caught with 40 packets of khat, one pack and two Ziploc bags of crystal meth, valued at R360 000, in his flat […]

A male employee from the City’s Finance Department was arrested by EMPD Compliance-Loss Control and Investigation Unit officers following fraud allegations levelled against him in Boksburg on 14 October. According to EMPD Acting Chief Superintendent Kobeli Mokheseng, the 34-year-old administrator deployed at Boksburg Civic Centre under property credit accounts section, was

Residents are cautioned not to prune or treat municipal trees. The municipal trees on walkways, parks and sidewalks have been planted and nurtured over many decades to provide clean air, cool shade during hot summer days and a green environment for the community to enjoy. Residents are warned not to remove trees because they drop […]

A paper recycling company caught fire today (Thursday, 15 October) on the corner of Power and Sigma roads in Germiston South. The City’s fire fighters from Germiston Central Fire Station received a call at 04h10. On arrival the entire backyard was engulfed in flames from burning bales of paper. The warehouse and office blocks were […]

Emkhathini bridge is back in business. During inspections of municipal bridges the Emkhathini bridge was found to have eroded wings due to its age. Built above the railway crossing on Dr George Nyanga Street in Thembisa the pedestrian sidewalk was also found to be wanting. Kgadi Marumo, Thembisa Roads and Stormwater Depot Manager said the […]

The City of Ekurhuleni has a zero tolerance policy against driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Drunk drivers are most often apprehended after they have been involved in accidents, have been driving erratically, or if they fail a breathalyser test at a road block. According to the Road Traffic Act 93/96, “No person […]

The City of Ekurhuleni is making strides towards providing a system of transport that integrates all modes for the convenience of commuters. Integrated transport involves the combining of different modes of transport to maximise ease and efficiency for the user in terms of time, cost, comfort, safety, accessibility and convenience. MMC for Transport and Fleet […]