The City of Ekurhuleni is proud to host the first Africa Water and Sanitation Dialogue at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, from 9 to 12 November 2025. The three-day dialogue brings together South African municipalities and others from outside the country, including water experts, to discuss key

 The City of Ekurhuleni took the War On Leaks programme to Alliance in Benoni on Tuesday, 09 September. Leaks were identified and promptly repaired to ensure every drop counts, and water losses are minimised. Poorly functioning or non-existent water meters is one of the key factors contributing to non-revenue water (NRW), along with illegal connections, […]

The City of Ekurhuleni notes recent media inquiries regarding chemical toilet services in informal settlements and wishes to provide clarity. Sanitation is a basic human right, and ensuring safe, reliable services to communities remains a City priority. Firstly, it is important to correct a misconception. The previous three-year chemical toilet contract was not terminated

The City of Ekurhuleni urges all residents to adopt water-saving practices to help ensure a sustainable and reliable supply for everyone. Seasonal factors such as warmer temperatures of spring season commonly increase water demand. This might have a potential of undermining the significant progress the city has made on effective water management. In July 2025, […]

Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Water and Sanitation Cllr Thembi Msane is leading a campaign to get car wash businesses across the city to contribute to a sustainable water use by adopting water-efficient practices. “The City of Ekurhuleni is committed to zero water demand growth to remain within the water use targets. This […]

With National Water Week fast-approaching, the City of Ekurhuleni reminds residents to continue protecting and conserving water resources. Ekurhuleni is home to over 200 water bodies such as rivers, dams, lakes, and wetlands, most of which are infested with pollutants due to illegal dumping – hence the clarion call to protect and conserve this natural […]

The City of Ekurhuleni will migrate about 176 water supply accounts currently billed by Rand Water to the city’s billing system. The transition is aimed at improving water demand management and ensuring compliance with the Water Services Act (Act 108 of 1997) of South Africa. “Historically, certain large-scale water users and domestic customers located on […]

The City of Ekurhuleni urges its residents to adhere to Level 1 water restrictions to ensure sustainable water use during the festive period which is typically marked by an increased water consumption. On November 28, 2024, the City of Ekurhuleni declared Level 1 water restrictions to prevent the depletion of its water storage. This decision […]

The MMC for Water and Sanitation, Cllr Thembi Msane, conducted a site visit on Friday, 6 December at the Rand Water connection site, where a dedicated team is preparing to install a pump linked to the newly constructed Russell Road reservoir. This initiative aims to enhance the water supply to industry, business and residents in […]

The City of Ekurhuleni strongly condemns the recent dissemination of fake news following the circulation of a video showing dirty water with a red substance coming from taps. This misinformation has caused unnecessary panic among residents, especially those from Langaville Extension 7, Brakpan where the alleged video was taken. “We want to reassure the community […]