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

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 […]

After having received notification from Municipal Employees and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) to embark on a strike from yesterday, 11 September 2025, the city would like to reassure residents that services remain stable and uninterrupted. The strike is about a demand to convert some employees of the city from a fixed term contracts to permanent […]

The City of Ekurhuleni is aware of a job scam circulating on various social media platforms, falsely promising placement in the Ekurhuleni Public Employment Programme (EPEP) and learnership programmes in exchange for a payment. Residents are strongly advised not to fall for this scam. The city warns unsuspecting job seekers and the residents that this […]

The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to reassure residents and customers that key services remain unaffected by the ongoing taxi strike that started yesterday in some parts of the region. Only the Harambee Bus Rapid Transport services are suspended as a precautionary measure. Municipal facilities, including clinics, rates halls, libraries and recreational facilities, are open as

The City of Ekurhuleni joins the multitudes of South Africans in mourning the legendary and seasoned journalist Tshidi Madia. Madia who passed on after a short illness recently was born and bred in the City of Ekurhuleni and continued to be a resident until the time of her passing. Growing up in Leondale and going […]

The City of Ekurhuleni is proud to host the first ever Y20 South Africa 2025 Summit which is currently underway at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg. The summit which has brought together the global community started on Monday, 18 August and runs until Friday, 22 August. Speaking on the first […]

In the streets of Ekurhuleni, traffic flows and communities thrive. Challenges arise daily. Amid that bustle, a powerful force stands ready – female officers of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) who bring law and order. These women are not just enforcing the law; they are reshaping perceptions and proving that strength, leadership, and empathy […]

The City of Ekurhuleni is calling for calm among communities amid threats of service delivery protests in various parts of the region. The threats surfaced on various social media platforms over the weekend, and they were calling for massive protestations today and tomorrow (18 and 19 August). The viral social media messages were calling for […]