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.
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City of Ekurhuleni officials donate over R1.4m towards Solidarity Fund
The fund was established by government to support initiatives aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
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Eskom appeals to public to reduce power consumption as systems constrained
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.
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ANCWL defends Malaika Mahlatsi after suspension by Ekurhuleni mayor
Malaika Mahlatsi was suspended on Tuesday by Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina for allegedly breaching municipal legalisation and the city’s social media policy.
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Masina’s speechwriter Malaika Mahlatsi suspended over policy breaches
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.
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Duduza Clinic in Ekurhuleni closed after nurse tests positive for COVID-19
The nurse contracted the coronavirus after attending a church gathering in Bloemfontein last month.
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Ekurhuleni cancels State of the City public viewings over COVID-19 concerns
This comes a day after the health department announced 14 new cases in the country bringing the total number to 38.
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Masina: New Ekurhuleni mayoral committee to accelerate service delivery
Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina said he was focused on selecting individuals with experience, competence, and a passion for service delivery excellence.
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City of Ekurhuleni appoints Kagiso Lerutla as group chief financial officer
Leurtla will assist the accounting officer to carry out her financial management responsibilities, the city said.
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Ekurhuleni announces R11.4bln jump in budget
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.
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Ekurhuleni CFO Gugu Malaza resigns
Malaza resigned following a probe into the alleged non-disclosure of information regarding her dismissal from the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
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Masina: Proposed new Ekurhuleni university to create jobs, woo investors
The mayor made the comments during his state of the city address at the Germiston Council Chambers on Wednesday.
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Gauteng Legislature committee condemns robbery at new Tsakane school
The Menzi Primary School in Tsakane came under attack on Tuesday, less than a week after it was officially launched.
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Emergency fund to be established to help with repairing Benoni dam wall
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.
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City of Ekurhuleni on high alert ahead of heavy rainfall
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms which could lead to flooding.
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9 arrested in Alberton for illegal power connections
The suspects were handcuffed on Wednesday after an investigation conducted by the city and the Ekurhuleni Metro police.
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City of Ekurhuleni CFO Gugu Malaza suspended
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.
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City of Ekurhuleni condemns attack on firefighters
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.
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Ekurhuleni to start expropriating unused private land, says mayor
The city resolved on Thursday to go ahead with land expropriation without compensation as a test case.
