August is Women’s Month in South Africa, and tomorrow, 9 August as we celebrate Women’s Day, the Executive Mayor Ald. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza joins the country in remembering and celebrating the resilient spirit of women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 This year’s commemoration is held

Thembisa – The Office of the Executive Mayor acknowledges the recent protest action in Tembisa related to the introduction of a fixed electricity tariff charge for the 2025/2026 financial year. Background In accordance with national regulatory requirements and directives from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), the City of Ekurhuleni periodically reviews

It’s eleven years since the passing of the iconic Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and his legacy of spreading love, peace and ubuntu lives on stronger every year. The 18th of July is Madiba’s birthday and what better way to honour and celebrate him than to give of our time and assist those less fortunate, values which […]

The Executive Mayor Ald. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, during his State of the City Address (SOCA) in March 2025, made an announcement, calling for the removal of the fee for reinstatement of stolen residential service connection cables. As such, the city’s Energy department has immediately begun with a council approval process that will fast rack the amendment […]

INTRODUCTIONGood morning members of the media, colleagues, and residents of Ekurhuleni. Today, I have called this press briefing to provide a comprehensive update on the recent events surrounding the unlawful strike action by members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), the City’s response to these incidents, engagements with organised labour, and the

As I reflect on my first year in office, I do so with a sense of humility towards the mammoth task that was bestowed upon me and renewed determination to continue the journey of transforming Ekurhuleni into a responsive, people-centred metro. It has been a year of stabilisation and strategic repositioning, anchored on a clear […]

As we approach the sacred period of the Easter weekend, I extend my warmest greetings to all our community members who observe this meaningful time of reflection, renewal, and hope. Easter is a season that calls upon us to embrace the values of compassion, unity, and spiritual growth. It serves as a poignant reminder of […]

The Mayoral Committee (MayCo) delegation of the City of Ekurhuleni, comprising the MMC for Finance, Ald. Jongizizwe Dlabathi, MMC for Community Safety, Ald. Sizakele Masuku, and MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Ald. Sivuyile Ngodwana today met with representatives of the disgruntled Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers. The engagement, which

The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, will today, 14 March 2025, undertake an oversight visit to Bedfordview in response to the prolonged water shortages affecting the area on the G2 line of Rand Water. The visit aims to assess the situation on the ground and engage with affected residents. Executive […]

The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has today, 17 February 2025, arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for a working visit to participate in the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum 2025 hosted by C40 Cities and UrbanShift. The high-level forum will convene over 250 participants from more than 30 African cities, […]