The City’s Department of Roads and Stormwater visited Bredell in Kempton Park recently to ensure that the stormwater drains are unblocked and flooding avoided with coming summer rains. Fourth Street has been attended to and the scope of work included the removal of debris and other objects such

October is regarded as Transport Month where campaigns, that seeks to raise awareness of the important role played by the transport fraternity in the economy and the society at large, are held nationally.  During Transport Month, the City of Ekurhuleni through the Transport and Fleet Management Department revisit the realities faced by the transport sector […]

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport in conjunction with the City of Ekurhuleni officially reopened Snake Road on Monday, 5 October 2020. Snake Road has been closed since November 2019 after a sinkhole formed. Gauteng Road and Transport Acting Deputy Director-General Victor Phala said COVID-19 delayed the completion of the project as it was […]

Fading road marks at Malvina Street, Birchleigh North in Kempton Park were renewed by the Roads & Stormwater Department of the City of Ekurhuleni. James Miller, a resident of Birchleigh North said the non- visibility of road marks were negatively affecting motorists in the area. “This street has been a nightmare for us as motorists […]

It has come to the attention of the Department of Transport that there exists some uncertainty surrounding various licence renewals and expiry deadlines. According to the directions previously published by the Department of Transport the following deadlines were set out: Motor vehicle licence discs, temporary permits and roadworthy certificates that expired during the

The City responded to requests by the business community in Spartan to install stop signs on the busy industrial roads so as to reduce traffic congestion. Businesses in Spartan were negatively affected by traffic congestion during peak hours due to no traffic calming measures, such as a stop signs and road markings. Jan de Wet, […]

Dogs and pets are not allowed on the City’s buses, including the Harambee BRT. Only assistive trained animals such as guide dogs accompanying blind passengers are allowed. According to the Government Gazette this came into effect in July and details the bylaws that set out applicable and conditions permissible when using the City’s fleet of […]

The Brakpan Bus Company has resumed operations after a brief halt due to a driver testing positive for COVID-19. The bus fleet has been disinfected and colleagues who might have been in contact with the driver have been traced. According to Tumelo Ganda, Operations Manager for Brakpan Bus Company, the temporary closure for disinfection and […]

All Harambee operations have been suspended until further notice. This follows a staff member testing positive to COVID-19; all necessary measures have been put in place to safeguard all operations staff and passengers. All drivers and support staff that were in contact with the infected member are undergoing the necessary testing and the necessary precautions […]

Moederhill Street in Eidleen, Kempton Park, is now marked following residents alerting the City to the faded road markings and lack of road signs. Road markings and signage provide valuable information to drivers and other road users. They represent rules that are in place to keep road users safe, and help to communicate messages to […]