The City is set to roll out an array of activities to mark the annual OR Tambo Month commemorations. This year’s activities include highlights of the life and times of Mama Adelaide Tambo, who would have turned 90 years old this year. Every October month, which is Tambo’s birthday
The City acted swiftly and suspended with immediate effect the metro police traffic officer who is allegedly drunk in full uniform, as witnessed on a video that went viral on social media yesterday. Preliminary investigations took place that resulted in the suspension of the officer and other accomplices. It is alleged that there are two […]
Customers are encouraged to use the City’s online payment system – Siyakhokha – to settle their municipal bills and avoid any inconvenience on the impending banking sector protest scheduled for Friday, 27 September 2019. The online system allows customers to view, manage and pay their municipal accounts conveniently. Customers can also pay their bills at […]
The City calls all film lovers from witness the evolution of the township film industry at the annual 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Creative Industries Workshop and Film Screenings. The workshops will empower local SMMEs in the film industry with information on how they can advance themselves through digital technology such as creative robotics, 4K digital […]
In the spirit of Heritage Month during which South Africa celebrates and recognises the country’s cultural wealth, the City resolved at the September Council Meeting on 18 September, to embark on a process of renaming 42 street names and eight landmarks after political icons and other eminent individuals from the region. The City owns 35 […]
The City is enhancing its waste removal functions to eradicate backlogs, and particularly in Kempton Park were there has been persistent waste removal backlogs due to the allocated fleet size and higher proportion of deployed vehicles being booked for repairs. A plan has been developed to turn around the situation and deliver waste removal services […]
Four-hundred marula and apple leaf trees were planted in Etwatwa and Barcelona since the beginning of September to kick-start national Arbor Month, and to adorn barren spaces with indigenous trees. The City, in partnership with Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, committed to embark on
The City’s community swimming pools are ready for the season, with pools opening on spring day, 1 September. Pools in the City fall into three different categories. Category A boasts indoor heated swimming pools and is an arena for competitive swimming competitions, while category B are mainly outdoor pools with grand stands. Category C pools […]
With the weather getting warmer as the spring season sets in, snakes will soon be coming out from hibernation hungry and in search of food. The City wishes to caution pet owners to be on high alert and keep an eye on their pets as they may fall prey to snakes. Residents should not panic […]
Executive Mayor Cllr Mzwandile Masina has noted with deep concern reports of looting and incidents of violence against foreign nationals in Tembisa this week. Mayor Masina has called for calm and an immediate return of the rule of law in Tembisa and has called upon law enforcement agencies to monitor the area until normality is […]











