The grace period that was granted to residents of Thembisa who have municipal debt or debt queries last week to make payment arrangements or sort their billing queries is coming to an end today, 5 May 2023. The grace period was granted to stay the electricity disconnections while payment
By-laws are adopted by the council of a municipality to regulate the affairs and services within the jurisdiction of the municipality. As such, the City of Ekurhuleni supplies and distributes electricity to its customers in terms of its Electricity By-laws. The City’s initial electricity by-laws were approved and promulgated by the Council resolution of April […]
The City of Ekurhuleni informs residents and motorists of an emergency closure of Nicol Road in Bedfordview due to the sagging of the road. The road is closed for the safety of road users, while the city’s technicians establish the cause and severity of the damage before commencing with repairs. An appeal goes to motorists […]
The construction on the N12 Daveyton interchange has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the first three phases, and both motorists and residents are experiencing a big difference when it comes to ease of movement. The construction is aimed at improving the movement of persons and goods around Daveyton and Etwatwa and alleviating […]
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT WATER SERVICES BY-LAW EXTENDED TO 30 APRIL 2023
Citizens of the City of Ekurhuleni have until the end of the month to make submissions on the new draft Water Services By-law. The extension has been granted to ensure that more members of the public are catered for before the new by-law is approved and comes into effect. This draft Water Services By-Law combines […]
Germiston – Get ready for an exciting new way to connect with the City of Ekurhuleni! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Siyakhokha WhatsApp Business Channel, the ultimate messaging app that will take your customer experience to the next level. With over 2 billion users worldwide, WhatsApp is the go-to app for […]
The City of Ekurhuleni is working around the clock to address the waste removal backlog in various parts of Thembisa. One of the key contributors to the backlog has been extensive delays at landfill sites due to muddy surfaces, and the closure of some of the facilities. The city pleads for patience from all its […]
The South African National Defence has been deployed to the Simmer and Jack Landfill Site in Germiston following a shooting incident between illegal miners and waste reclaimers. The situation is so serious that the City has taken a decision to temporarily close the facility and allow the military to stabilise the situation. Once the situation […]
The City of Ekurhuleni is faced with the challenge of high-water losses, particularly in areas that are deemed to be indigent. In this regard, the city has launched a campaign called Be The Change to coincide with World Water Day and National Water Week. At the centre of the city’s campaign is educating people about […]
In light of the recent hacking of the City of Ekurhuleni’s Facebook page, we urge residents to refrain from engaging on the page and giving personal information that might be used to contravene the POPI Act. While the City works towards regaining control of the page, please be advised that the City distances itself from […]











