Ekurhuleni
Angry residents say voting has become meaningless
As South Africa gears up for the local government elections on 1 November, disgruntled voters in Tshwane and Ekurhuleni say they have little reason to cast...
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Water crisis hits parts of Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni
Palm Ridge residents living in RDP houses in Ekurhuleni have shared their frustration with Eyewitness News, describing how potable water is running down the streets from broken pipes at a time when many have no access to water in their homes.
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4 people arrested following armed robbery at Ekurhuleni jewellery store
About 10 suspects stormed into the jewellery store at the Ekurhuleni Shopping Mall on Wednesday before taking expensive jewellery and cellphones.
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ANC Ekurhuleni ward councillor believed to be among instigators of recent unrest
It’s understood the ward councillor from Daveyton was among those who looted a local bottle store at shopping mall in the area.
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‘I just want a place to call home’- Mayfield residents still waiting for housing 10 years later
After residents of an informal settlement in Bapsfontein, Ekurhuleni were forcefully relocated to Mayfield, also in Ekurhuleni, the Constitutional Court ruled the relocation was unlawful and ordered - amongst other things - that the municipality provide adequate housing and services to the community. Ten years later, while some residents received serviced stands, many others remain without access to basic services such as electricity and water.
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Ekurhuleni Mayor outlines plan to drive job creation, economic growth
Mayor of Ekurhuleni Mzwandile Masina delivered the State of the City Address on 24 March 2021. During his address, Masina said the Ekurhuleni metro was working on revitalising its economy through various programmes.
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Police hunt serial rapist operating in Ekurhuleni
Just last week, a young woman was attacked in Crystal Park allegedly by a man who's been terrorising the community for years now.
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Ekurhuleni allows COVID testing of children from six years old
The city said its recorded concerns from parents who want their children presenting flu-like symptoms to be tested for the coronavirus.
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2 trucks on fire in Daveyton, nearby N12 temporarily closed
A section of the N12 has been closed to traffic.
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Gauteng police uncover more than 2 dozen illegal firearms in Ekurhuleni
Anti-crime operation Okae Molao was again rolled out in parts of Gauteng over the weekend with areas including Thokoza particularly targeted.
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3 people dead, 11 injured after multi-vehicle collision in Ekurhuleni
A bakkie, taxi, and car collided in Bapsfontein.
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Ramaphosa informal settlement residents reeling after shack fire tragedy
The children, aged two and four, were trapped inside their home when the blaze broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning. Their eight-year-old brother survived.
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ANC in Ekurhuleni ‘disappointed’ EMPD officer who attacked woman still on duty
A week has passed since the assault in which the officer allegedly slapped and punched a woman in the face after she had asked him to wear a mask.
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Kempton Park to experience electricity supply interruption tomorrow
The municipality said the power cut was due to the emergency electrical equipment repairs.
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18,000 food parcels distributed in Ekurhuleni to date
Food parcels packaged at a food storage facility in Springs, Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg on 21 May 2020. Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina says 18,000 food parcels have been distributed throughout the metro so far. #covid19 #MzwandileMasina #foodparcel
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Ekurhuleni Metro cop, security guard due in court over Vosloorus man's murder
They are alleged to have followed the man all the way home where he was shot several times following an altercation on the street where he is said to have been drinking alcohol with others against lockdown regulations.
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Police hunt suspects after Kempton Park cash-in-transit heist
The men then used explosives to get their hands on the money before they sped off.
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2 people killed in Springs plane crash
It's that understood the aircraft was about to land when it crashed.
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Parts of Ekurhuleni without electricity after transformer catches fire
Several areas have been affected including Aston Manor, Bonaero Park, the Kempton Park CBD and O.R Tambo International Airport.
