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RESIDENTS URGED TO REFRAIN FROM DISPOSING OIL IN PUBLIC SPACES OR POURING IT OVER OBJECTS TO DETER LOITERING

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The City of Ekurhuleni has noticed a worrying trend of residents pouring oil in public spaces such as on mini-substations, stormwater inlets and boulders to deter loiters from idling closer to their houses. Oil solidifies once it washes into drains and pipes, causing blockages and localised flooding when it rains. In addition, this act also […]
Energy

PALM RIDGE SUBSTATION UPDATE

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Work to reconstruct the Palm Ridge substation which caught fire on Thursday, 3 July 2025 is progressing well. Preliminary tests of the transformers are complete, and two of the transformers can take load, and one is still undergoing repairs. The city is considering a temporary contingency supply to bypass the burnt building to restore supply […]
Finance

UPDATED: CITY OF EKURHULENI STATEMENT ON FIXED CHARGES AND RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FOR THE 2025/2026 FINANCIAL YEAR

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The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to provide clarity and context on the fixed charge and the structure of electricity tariffs for the 2025/2026 financial year. It is important to note that the fixed charge on electricity bills is not unique to Ekurhuleni. Municipalities across the country have similar charges in place as part of their […]