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

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 […]
Council Public Engagements

CITY OF EKURHULENI CLARIFIES MISTRUTHS SURROUNDING STATEMENTS MADE ABOUT THE AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT

The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to address and clarify the recent incorrect narratives circulating in the media concerning the Auditor General’s Unqualified Audit Opinion of the city. It is imperative to correct the inaccuracies and present an accurate depiction of the AG’s report that was tabled in Council on 12th March 2024. The unauthorised, irregular, […]
Public Engagements

STATEMENT FROM ALDERMAN KHETHA SHANDU WHIP OF COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF EKURHULENI FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC TRUCK EXPLOSION IN BOKSBURG

As the Whip of Council, the Boksburg tragedy is a difficult situation to comprehend. I attended family visits with the Executive Mayor and the wound is much deeper than what is being shown on television. I never imagined that something of this magnitude and sorrow would occur within our City. It has been extremely painful […]