In collaboration with Gauteng Department of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs, as from today the City  is rolling out a  week-long COVID-19 testing and screening. The teams will be in the following areas: Lindelani informal settlement (office) in Kingsway Road Yakha

“I was not entirely surprised, as I understood that at some point one might get exposed to the virus, but when the results came back positive I said to myself ‘oh well ,so be it’”.  These are the words of Kholofelo Madisha, one of seven officials from the Executive Mayor’s office who tested positive for […]

The coordinated fight against the spread of Covid-19 led collaboratively by the City of Ekurhuleni with Gauteng Provincial Government continue to make strides. The team comprising of officials from the two institutions is conducting ward-based screening and testing across the City. Altogether, the team screened 1 000 and tested 83 people for Covid-19 on Wednesday, […]

The City of Ekurhuleni and Gauteng Provincial Government will conduct door-to-door Covid-19 screening and testing in Alberton from Friday, 7 August to Sunday, 16 August. The team will be at Braken City from 09:00 to 14:00 Between Friday, 7 August and Sunday, 9 August 2020. Screening and testing for other dates are scheduled as follows: […]

The first week of August is World breast feeding week, celebrated every year across the globe to educate and create awareness. Breast milk contains antibodies that help a baby to fight off bacteria and viruses. It also said to assists in lowering the risk baby developing asthma or even allergies. Babies who are breastfed for […]

Non-compliance to the Covid-19 regulations was one of the main concerns that dominated the Ward Based Outreach Programme last week in Thembisa. This programme initiates visits to areas that are identified as Covid-19 hot spots in an effort to improve awareness, and is undertaken by national, provincial and local government. The team visited Winnie Mandela, […]

Wednesday, the 22nd of July 2020 saw the launch of a two weeklong oversight initiative in Thembisa, which will monitor compliance of set regulations aimed at fighting the spread of COVID 19 specifically in hotspot zones. This approach not only supports the National Government in its effort to curb the infection rate, it also augments […]

The township mantra of puff and pass (in reference to sharing of a cigarette) in the era of Covid-19 comes with huge life risks for smokers. Tobacco use has proven to have a huge impact on respiratory health and is one of the main causes of lung cancer. Sharing a cigarette at this time may […]

Seven staff members in the Office of the Executive Mayor have tested positive for the SARS-COV-2. The seven confirmed cases include the following senior officials; a Member of the Mayoral Committee, the Head of Department, and the Spokesperson to the Executive Mayor. All staff in the Office of the Executive Mayor tested for the COVID-19 […]

Physiotherapy involves helping patients to restore physical strength of joints, muscles and nerves. The need to offer professional assistance to patients suffering from challenges of physical health and movement has become an irresistible attraction to Dr Kamogelo Motsoagae. At only 24 years of age, this Springs born youngster is plying his trade at the Steve […]