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
The City of Ekurhuleni is resorting to the exclusive use of hot mix asphalt for pothole repairs and road rehabilitation – a significant shift in its road maintenance strategy. A substantial amount of R285 million has been allocated for a citywide pothole repair campaign. A further R50 million is allocated to the Sivala Ama-pothole blitz, […]
The City of Ekurhuleni has commenced disciplinary measures against 389 Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers following their participation in an illegal strike and blockade of critical highways on 19 March 2025. The affected EMPD officers face pre-dismissal processes due to severe misconduct, including the illegal blockade of the R21, N12, N17, and N3
April is dubbed the ‘Chris Hani Month’ in the City of Ekurhuleni – a period of the year that is dedicated to commemorating the life and times of this liberation struggle icon. It has been 32 years since the passing of Hani, who is a free person of Ekurhuleni, after he was assassinated outside his […]
The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to inform residents and businesses supplied by the Russel Road Reservoir in Germiston that the planned water supply management will continue as initially announced. The periodic water supply interventions to manage demand and maintain adequate water levels will continue as follows:• Monday to Tuesday: Full supply to industrial areas until […]
The City and Eskom’s technicians are working around the clock, attending to capacity constraints that resulted from vandalism and theft of electrical infrastructure at the Dawn Park substation since Tuesday evening, leading to multiple faults affecting power supply to parts of Boksburg, Vosloorus and surroundings. In the meantime, whilst repairs are ongoing, the city will
Following the postponement of the initial public meeting for the comments on the appointment of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) that was scheduled to sit in March 2025, new dates have been set and the city is yet again calling on members of the public to make in-put on the issue of independent power producers (IPPs). […]
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 […]
The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to inform the public that Mr. Moloko Monyepao, the Chief Information Officer (CIO), has been placed on precautionary suspension following a resolution by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Council in its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 March 2025. This decision arises from serious allegations of mismanagement related to financial
Key Takeaways: INTRODUCTION This statement provides an update on the City of Ekurhuleni’s financial performance for the third quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. It forms part of our commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and good financial governance. When I assumed responsibility for leadership and oversight of the Finance portfolio, the City was