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Ekurhuleni shack fire
gauteng

Ekurhuleni: Three children and adult burn beyond recognition in shack fire

Ekurhuleni twins
Gauteng

Ekurhuleni: Charred bodies of twin toddlers found after shack fire

Gauteng learners space cakes
Gauteng

Several Gauteng learners hospitalised after eating ‘Space Cakes’

Ekurhuleni shack fire
Gauteng

Ekurhuleni: Three children and adult burn beyond recognition in shack fire

Ekurhuleni twins
Gauteng

Ekurhuleni: Charred bodies of twin toddlers found after shack fire

Gauteng learners space cakes
Gauteng

Several Gauteng learners hospitalised after eating ‘Space Cakes’

Mzwandile Masina, former Ekurhuleni mayor, dragged out of chambers, to open case, lay charges
News

‘Unfair and unjust’: Masina to lay charges against mayor and speaker

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty01-04-2022 10:54

Mzwandile Masina, who was recently thrown out of council chambers, will be opening cases against three people for his removal.

water shutdown Rand Water
Gauteng

Ekurhuleni: Two-day water shutdown for THESE areas in Germiston

By Nokwanda Ncwane16-02-2022 10:07

The City of Ekurhuleni has urged Germiston residents to store sufficient water for the duration of the 2-day water shutdown.

Ekurhuleni
Gauteng

Speeding VW Polo driver kills Ekurhuleni metro cop and flees scene

By Nokwanda Ncwane13-02-2022 20:28

The City of Ekurhuleni said the speeding driver of the VW Polo allegedly fled the scene after killing the metro cop.

Turning Tides queer shelter
LGBTQIA+

Finding belonging at SA’s new queer shelter, Turning Tides

By New Frame26-01-2022 12:56

The mother and daughter behind the new LGBTQIA+ shelter in Ekurhuleni have created a sanctuary for those seeking a sense of home.

Nkosi Duma
South Africa

Nkosi Duma: Former Ekurhuleni mayor dies of cancer at age 64

By Storm Simpson18-12-2021 08:38

Nkosi Duma, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, and former Mayor of Ekurhuleni died on Thursday night.

load shedding schedules
News

Bedfordview: Power supply RESTORED after cable theft attempt

By Thabo Baloyi03-12-2021 12:13

Eskom had initially estimated that electricity for Bedfordview residents would be restored in four to five days, which meant this weekend

bedfordview
Gauteng

Bedfordview: Electricity supply to be restored within five days

By Storm Simpson30-11-2021 16:38

Bedfordview will be without electricity for the next four to five days after a cable theft incident affected the substation in the area.

Mpho Moerane
News

Metro madness: Things to go from BAD to WORSE for the ANC this week

By Thabo Baloyi23-11-2021 08:39

The ANC has already been dealt major blows, having been ousted in two metros in Gauteng – Joburg and Ekurhuleni

South Africa: Today
News

BREAKING: DA win big in Ekurhuleni, Tania Campbell elected Mayor

By Dan Meyer22-11-2021 20:47

The ANC are reeling after losing control of Ekurhuleni, with Campbell and Raymond Dlamini taking Mayor and Speaker positions respectively.

Final election results Ekurhuleni eff
News

FINAL Ekurhuleni election results: EFF likely to decide coalition outcome

By Tom Head04-11-2021 16:05

Another coalition is on the cards in Ekurhuleni, and the EFF will get to play kingmaker. Here are the final election results for the metro.

Final election results Ekurhuleni eff
Municipal Elections 2021

‘They are in major trouble’: ANC set to lose outright control of Ekurhuleni

By Tom Head02-11-2021 09:39

The ANC isn’t in a good space, and when a region like Ekurhuleni is slipping from their grasp, it really is ‘crisis time’ for the party.

Ekurhuleni renaming 12
News

Ekurhuleni renaming spree: These 44 locations now have different names

By Tom Head13-10-2021 10:34

Why rename one part of the city, when you can rename 44 instead? Highways, junctions, theatres, and even markets have now changed identity in Ekurhuleni.

Ekurhuleni
News

Man shot and killed in attempted robbery at Ekurhuleni licensing hub

By Siseko Gwegwe13-09-2021 15:48

A suspect has been killed by security personnel during an attempted robbery of a licensing hub in Ekurhuleni.

Jewellery store robbery Ekurhuleni
News

Ekurhuleni jewellery store employees robbed at gunpoint: FOUR suspects arrested

By Andrea Chothia19-08-2021 11:15

A jewellery store in a mall in Ekurhuleni was allegedly robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday. The suspects were found soon after in possession of items worth R100 000.

ANC
News

ANC Ward Councillor arrested for allegedly looting a liquor store

By Storm Simpson28-07-2021 13:10

An ANC Ward Councillor in Ekurhuleni was arrested and charged with theft and public violence after allegedly participating in the looting of a local liquor store.

rape Police officer accused of rape
News

DNA evidence helps unmask possible Ekurhuleni serial rapist

By Thabo Baloyi28-04-2021 18:04

Gauteng police claim the Ekurhuleni man’s rape spree dates as far back as 2012

SIU
News

Corruption Latest: Ramaphosa unleashes SIU on Ekurhuleni Municipality

By Lyse Comins28-04-2021 16:03

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate allegations of corruption related to a R27 million waste collection vehicle tender.

Ekurhuleni bus boksburg civic centre
News

Two killed in Ekurhuleni City bus accident at Boksburg Civic Centre

By Cheryl Kahla06-04-2021 16:02

Two pedestrians were killed

R63m on VIP security in Ekurhu
News

R63m on VIP security in Ekurhuleni Metro where a ‘crime is committed every nine minutes’

By Riyaz Patel30-01-2021 06:06

It literally really pays to be an inspector in Ekurhuleni, with the breakdown of costs revealing that 63 inspectors receive an annual salary of R1 007 395.2 each

Eating the evidence: EMPD offi
News

Eating the evidence: EMPD officers sued for seizing and then eating russians and chips during lockdown

By Riyaz Patel13-12-2020 06:23

The EMPD officers confiscated the food as “evidence,” however, it’s alleged the food was eaten along with some SAPS officers.

Trucks block R24 in Edenvale d
News

Trucks block R24 in Edenvale during suspected protest

By Thabo Baloyi05-10-2020 08:41

While the situation has improved and traffic is moving, the reasons behind the protests are still not clear and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department has said it would continue manning the road

Angry Vosloorus residents stag
Live
News

Angry Vosloorus residents stage protest, block roads

By Thabo Baloyi21-09-2020 09:40

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) are at the scene of the unrest

Duduza occupiers accuse offici
News

Duduza occupiers accuse officials of burning their belongings

By Ground Up14-08-2020 11:40

‘They bring fridges, stoves and beds, and then call the media so it looks like we are evicting people but we are not’ – City spokesperson.

ekurhuleni
Lifestyle

Ekurhuleni entertainer needs help to teach street children music

By Riyaz Patel01-08-2020 19:00

An unemployed street entertainer in Ekurhuleni says he wants to do his bit to give the city’s street children the chance of a better life away from drugs and crime.

Pretoria Tshwane protest Samwu
News

Samwu protesters clash with Ekurhuleni police, three arrested

By Dan Meyer28-07-2020 11:31

After successfully forcing the City of Tshwane to give in to wage demands, Samwu have now turned their attention to Ekurhuleni.

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