The City of Ekurhuleni has noted with concern the fire incident that broke out this morning at the Department of Home Affairs building in Germiston. According to preliminary reports from the City’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS), the fire engulfed the second floor of the

The City of Ekurhuleni proudly celebrates the extraordinary career and invaluable contributions of its first female City Manager, Dr Imogen Maboikanyo Mashazi, whose enduring dedication has significantly enhanced service delivery and governance standards across the metro. Dr Mashazi, with four decades of dedicated public service, began her journey as a nurse at the Chris

The City of Ekurhuleni appeals to residents in Daveyton and Etwatwa to allow City officials to provide services. The appeal follows a community protest that prevented officials to conduct repairs to restore power supply, implement load reduction or provide other municipal services. Though the protest has since subsided and power is restored to all affected […]

The City is on a by-law enforcement campaign aimed at rooting out unauthorised outdoor billboards and extends an invitation for advertisers to comply with the municipal by-laws on advertising. Spearheaded by Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Development Planning and Real Estate, Ald Nomadlozi Nkosi, this campaign seeks to enforce the City’s Billboards and […]

The City of Ekurhuleni MMC for Energy Cllr Mzayifani Ngwenya told residents and business people in Phomolong and Chloorkop that the spike in cable theft incidents in the areas could be due ‘to a possible criminal syndicate but the matter is already on the radar of law enforcement agencies.’ Chloorkop is an industrial area with […]

A major road resurfacing project is currently underway along Tonk Meter Road in Springs. The project spans approximately 3km and forms part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading its road infrastructure for improved safety and mobility. This vital route serves as a connector for a high volume of traffic between Dunnottar in […]

The City appeals to residents to help curb the increasing incidents of vandalism and theft of public infrastructure, warning that these acts are seriously undermining service delivery and public safety. Recent incidents, including the theft of power cables in Kempton Park, left several areas such as Van Riebeeck Park and Birchleigh without electricity for days, […]

The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to inform the public that Mr. Moloko Monyepao, the Chief Information Officer (CIO), has been placed on precautionary suspension following a resolution by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Council in its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 March 2025. This decision arises from serious allegations of mismanagement related to financial

The MMC for Water and Sanitation, Cllr Thembi Msane, conducted an oversight visit to the Vosloorus Extension 9 reservoir on 9 April, to assess the planned renovations of the 45-megalitre reservoir, particularly the replacement of the waterproofing membrane. The deterioration of the waterproofing has compromised the reservoir’s functionality, leading to inconsistent water

Doors in all libraries in the City are wide open and ready to welcome learners who want to use library facilities in the 2025 school calendar year. From the January until May libraries across the City will be opening between 08h00 and 16h00 from Monday to Friday, and on every first Saturday of the month […]