The City of Ekurhuleni has secured a High Court order to ensure the striking members of Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) adhere to the picketing rules and desist from intimidation, violence and actions disruptive to the city’s services. The court order was issued by the

The City of Ekurhuleni acknowledges the ongoing water supply challenges faced by the Bedfordview community and expresses sincere sympathy to all affected residents and businesses. We understand the significant impact these disruptions have had on daily life and are committed to resolving this issue promptly and effectively. In collaboration with provincial and national

The city’s technicians are working around the clock conducting repairs at the Thokoza substation Z7 which caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday, 24 September 2025. The city’s emergency services teams responded swiftly to extinguish the fire. Investigations as to the cause of the fire are still ongoing. The power supply interruption is affecting […]

GERMISTON – The City of Ekurhuleni has successfully, with contribution from water consumers, maintained an average water consumption of 987,703 kilolitres per day over the last six months that is below the City’s licence target of 1 022 000 kilolitres per day. This makes the city a leading water champions in Gauteng with the

GERMISTON – The City of Ekurhuleni handed over title deeds to over 50 residents ofKwaThema Extension 3, today, 19 September 2025.The beneficiaries expressed their excitement and thanked the city for the long-awaited, life-changing housing units.The new homeowners were cautioned against using their title deeds to secure short-termloans from loan sharks. They were also

The City of Ekurhuleni welcomes the ruling of the Essential Services Committee (ESC), delivered on 17 September 2025, which refused the application by the Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) to amend the categories of designated essential service employees. The status quo therefore remains: employees in municipal traffic services, health services, security

The City of Ekurhuleni has secured a Court Order in the matter of City of Ekurhuleni versus MECSU & Others (Case No. 159218/2025). Residents and employees are urged to report any violations or contraventions of this order immediately. Let’s protect our services, public infrastructure and keep our communities safe.

The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to reassure residents and customers that key services remain unaffected by the ongoing strike by the members of Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) in some parts of the region. The city has noted some isolated incidents of obstruction of employees, as well as interference with municipal operations and […]

The City of Ekurhuleni has noted the announcement by the Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) that its members intend to continue their strike action on Monday, 15 September 2025, at the OR Tambo Government Precinct and Civic Centre. The City reminds MECSU and its members that the Labour Court has already granted an […]