The political storm in the City of Ekurhuleni deepened on Wednesday after ActionSA rejected claims that one of its senior leaders, Cllr Xolani Khumalo, had been appointed to the Mayoral Committee by Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. The party has described as “entirely fabricated” a media statement circulating after Tuesday night’s dramatic reshuffle, which listed Khumalo as the new MMC for Community Services and By-Law Enforcement. The reshuffle, announced just before midnight, saw Mayor Xhakaza unveil what he termed “strategic changes”…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tembisa South has called on the City of Ekurhuleni to urgently accelerate bulk sewerage upgrade projects in the area, saying years of persistent sewer overflows have stripped residents of their dignity and exposed them to serious health risks. The call follows confirmation by the metro that two major bulk sewer projects are currently underway in Tembisa as part of a multi-year infrastructure programme scheduled to run until 2028. DA Political Head for Tembisa South, Refiloe…

Motorists travelling along Johan Rissik Road near the Marathon informal settlement in Primrose, Ekurhuleni, fear it is only a matter of time before tragedy strikes, following the appearance of a growing sinkhole on one of the busiest routes linking Germiston, Johannesburg, Bedfordview and surrounding areas. Driving along Johan Rissik Road, motorists are met with yellow plastic barricades hastily placed to prevent vehicles from plunging into the sinkhole, which residents say first appeared more than a month ago. Two full lanes…

The Mngwevu family is mourning the death of Andile Mngwevu, the Ekurhuleni MMC for Roads and Transport, whose remains were recovered in Mozambique following a weeks-long search and rescue operation after severe flooding swept through the region. Mngwevu died after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters in the Chokwé region of southern Mozambique last week, during a period of intense rainfall that has caused widespread devastation across parts of southern Africa. He was travelling with…

Close to a hundred grannies from Thokoza braved a chilly winter morning to celebrate Women’s Month with a spirited 4km Fun Walk aimed at promoting healthy living and active ageing. The event, themed “Ageing Gracefully for the Elderly”, was hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni’s MMC for Community Services, Cllr Bridget Thusi, in collaboration with the Sukuma Mbokodo Support Group. From the moment they gathered at Kathorus Welfare in Yende Street, the energy was infectious. Dressed in sports gear, sunhats…

Nkululeko Dunga, former MMC for Finance in the City of Ekurhuleni and Chairperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng, survived an assassination attempt in the early hours of Wednesday, 02 October 2024.  According to a media statement from the EFF, the attack occurred at Dunga’s family home in Ekurhuleni. The statement details that at approximately midnight, suspicious footsteps were heard on the roof, prompting Dunga’s son to request a security check. Around 2 am, security personnel conducting patrols…