City of ekurhuleni
COVID-19 hits Ekurhuleni energy dept staff, causes service delays
The City of Ekurhuleni said that streetlight repairs were not prioritised during this period, with all resources directed to assisting electricity outages.
The fund was established by government to support initiatives aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
It said this was due to losing four power units because of unplanned breakdowns and a delay in returning to service, two other generation units.
Malaika Mahlatsi was suspended on Tuesday by Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina for allegedly breaching municipal legalisation and the city’s social media policy.
The Ekurhuleni mayor’s office on Tuesday said that Malaika Mahlatsi would be placed on suspension with full pay while an internal investigation was under way.
The nurse contracted the coronavirus after attending a church gathering in Bloemfontein last month.
This comes a day after the health department announced 14 new cases in the country bringing the total number to 38.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina said he was focused on selecting individuals with experience, competence, and a passion for service delivery excellence.
Leurtla will assist the accounting officer to carry out her financial management responsibilities, the city said.
The capital budget for the City has grown from 2018 by R900 million to R7.4 billion; 51% of this will be funded by loans of R3.7 billion.
Malaza resigned following a probe into the alleged non-disclosure of information regarding her dismissal from the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
The mayor made the comments during his state of the city address at the Germiston Council Chambers on Wednesday.
The Menzi Primary School in Tsakane came under attack on Tuesday, less than a week after it was officially launched.
While the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality says the breakage is no cause for alarm, it’s understood the damage is extensive and could be expensive to repair.
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms which could lead to flooding.
The suspects were handcuffed on Wednesday after an investigation conducted by the city and the Ekurhuleni Metro police.
It's understood Malaza was suspended on Monday after being informed on Friday of the City's intention, but she failed to provide reasons why she shouldn't be sanctioned.
It is understood that a firefighter was injured when the fire engine he was travelling in was pelted with stones, allegedly by an angry group of residents.
The city resolved on Thursday to go ahead with land expropriation without compensation as a test case.