The City of Ekurhuleni is set to make another attempt on Monday to pass its 2026/27 budget after four previous efforts failed to secure enough support in council, raising concerns about the municipality’s ability to meet critical financial deadlines and continue implementing key service delivery programmes. The extraordinary council meeting comes with just days remaining before the start of the new municipal financial year on 1 July. Municipalities are required by law to adopt their budgets before the end of…

The City of Ekurhuleni on Thursday condemned the fatal shooting of five Benoni Taxi Association (BTA) patrollers and two other transport operators in what authorities have described as a senseless act of violence that threatens efforts to bring stability to Gauteng’s public transport sector. The shooting occurred on Wednesday evening at the Holfontein off-ramp towards Etwatwa along the N12, claiming the lives of five BTA patrollers, a scholar transport driver and an e-hailing driver. The motive for the attack remains…

The City of Ekurhuleni’s political and governance crisis has deepened after the municipality’s proposed 2026/27 budget failed to secure council approval for a fourth time, prompting renewed criticism from opposition parties and raising concerns about the metro’s ability to meet statutory deadlines. The latest rejection places the ANC-led coalition under mounting pressure to secure support for a lawful budget before the end of June, failing which the city could face provincial intervention in terms of Section 139(4) of the Constitution.…

For decades, South Africans have lived with the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS, a disease that has claimed millions of lives, torn families apart and left communities grappling with stigma and loss. Now, health authorities believe a groundbreaking new prevention tool could help turn the tide in the fight against the epidemic. The City of Ekurhuleni has welcomed the rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection that is now available at selected public healthcare facilities across the metro. The injection…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Ekurhuleni has intensified pressure on the City of Ekurhuleni to suspend embattled City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, warning that it will pursue legal action should the municipality fail to act. A small group of DA supporters gathered outside municipal offices on Monday morning, wearing blue party T-shirts and carrying placards reading “Ekurhuleni is a crime scene” and “Justice for Ekurhuleni” as Lerutla prepared to return to work following a period of special leave. The DA argues…

The City of Ekurhuleni has confirmed it has entered into a settlement agreement with senior official Xolani Prince Nciza following an internal probe triggered by revelations at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the metro said it was compelled to investigate matters relating to Nciza after issues concerning his qualifications surfaced during proceedings at the commission, which is probing governance and law enforcement failures. As part of the investigation, the City engaged the relevant…

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it remains committed to prosecuting corruption cases involving public officials and ensuring accountability “without fear or favour” as senior Ekurhuleni officials face serious charges before court. Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni Municipal Manager Kagiso Lerutla made their first appearance before the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, facing charges of corruption, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice. The two senior officials were remanded in custody after the…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng has welcomed the tabling of a motion by its caucus in the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality council seeking to remove registered indigent households from the municipality’s debtors’ list and shield them from debt collection measures. The motion, scheduled to be debated at council at Germiston City Hall, proposes that all households officially recognised as indigent be removed from the city’s debtors’ database and have their qualifying municipal debt written off in accordance…

A popular township lifestyle venue, Slotjhile Pub & Shisanyama, will close its doors next week after a court-ordered shutdown by the City of Ekurhuleni, placing more than 150 jobs at risk. The Ndebele-inspired establishment, which opened in 2017, has been ordered to cease operations by 3 March 2026 following a High Court ruling linked to zoning and land use compliance. Management confirmed the order stems from parts of the business being situated on municipal land without approved rezoning. “Some of…

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is set to deliver his highly anticipated State of the Province Address (SOPA) later on Monday, but the build-up to the speech has been overshadowed by violent protests in Tembisa over deepening service delivery failures. The address, scheduled for 16:00 at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, comes at a time of mounting pressure on the provincial government to respond to growing frustration among residents. In a dramatic start to the day, Tembisa residents took to…