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CITY HOSTS LEARNERS FOR WATER SAVING LESSONS AND PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO START WATER WEEK

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni March 20, 2024 0

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

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RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO COMMENT ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BY-LAWS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni March 8, 2024 0

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 […]

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SNAKE SEASON IS HERE

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni October 3, 2023 0

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. […]

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CITY CONDEMNS VANDALISM AT MOOIFONTEIN CEMETERY

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni September 19, 2023 0

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.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN EKURHULENI

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni September 11, 2023 0

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.

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CITY TO CELEBRATE WORLD EARTH DAY

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni April 20, 2023 0

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 […]

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CITY LAUNCHES A HOTLINE TO REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni April 20, 2023 0

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 […]

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GRASS-CUTTING WORK IS ONGOING AT THE CITY’S CEMETERIES

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni April 18, 2023 0

It is all hands on deck as the city attends to grass cutting backlog at the cemeteries throughout the region.

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BOKSBURG LAKE REHABILITATION TAKING SHAPE

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni March 20, 2023 0

The City has embarked on a project to upgrade the lake and its surroundings to restore the Boksburg Lake to its former glory. Great progress has been made in the first phase of the rehabilitation. Around 80% of the weir remedial work and bridge preparation have been completed. The weir is already functional and is […]

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CITY CONTRIBUTES TOWARDS RESTORATION OF WETLANDS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni February 1, 2023

The City of Ekurhuleni has invested resources to rehabilitate its wetlands and many other water bodies such as lakes, dams, and ponds in line with world environmental standards. As such, efforts to restore the city’s wetlands include the development of the catchment assessment plans for Kaalspruit, Blesbokspruit, Natalspruit and Jukskei River – all of which […]