The low water levels at KwaThema reservoirs have resulted in a water supply interruption in the area. This situation is being closely monitored. The full restoration of supply depends on the recovery of the reservoirs. The City has deployed four roving water tankers to the affected areas.
Petrol spillage into the Rietvlei stream has been contained, following an accident on the R25 near Kempton Park involving a petrol tanker which crashed and caught fire last on Friday night, 1 November 2024. The driver of the petrol tanker is believed to have lost control of the vehicle and collided with the bridge, spilling […]
The City of Ekurhuleni kick-started the commemoration of the National Water Week by hosting Grade 6 learners at OR Tambo Cultural Precinct in Wattville on Tuesday, 19 March. The learners, from Ekukhanyeni Primary School, were reminded of how water is central to life, preservation of the ecosystem and water cycle. The key messages to the […]
The public is invited to make comments on the City’s proposed environmental health by-laws. Such comments must be made in writing by no later than Sunday, 31 March 2024. The draft by-laws that are open for comments are: Copies of the three draft by-laws are available at all Customers Care Centres as well at the […]
Spring season is upon us, and the weather is warming up – this means that snakes will now be active, after a long period of hibernation. It is during this period of the year that snakes are on the prowl in search of food. Snake season starts in the middle of August until late May. […]
The City of Ekurhuleni condemns in the strongest terms the inhuman acts of vandalism that took place at Mooifontein cemetery near Thembisa during the previous week.
The City of Ekurhuleni leg of National Clean-Up and Recycling Week kicked off with the cleaning of the Bredell Cemetery this morning. Grass cutting and litter picking were the order of the day as municipal workers and other stakeholders rolled up their sleeves to bring dignity back to the facility.
The City of Ekurhuleni will join the world in celebrating earth day tomorrow. This will be done through education and awareness dialogue with the members of the community at Blesbokspruit education centre near Springs. The awareness and educational dialogue will focus on promoting the preservation of the environment, in pursuit of harmony with nature and […]
Illegally disposing of waste is a punishable offense that goes with a hefty sentence and even jail time. In an effort to curb illegal dumping in the region, the city has launched a hotline to enable residents to report culprits of illegal dumping. Law-abiding citizens can report acts of illegal dumping via email and/or call […]
It is all hands on deck as the city attends to grass cutting backlog at the cemeteries throughout the region.