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MidvaalJun 3, 2026

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 21 A OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS ACT, ACT 32 OF 2000 AND SECTION 14 (2) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL PROPERTY RATES ACT, ACT 6 OF 2004 READ WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT, ACT 56 OF 2003

In terms of Section 2, 7, 8 and 14 of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act 6 of 2004 (“the Act”), read with Sections4(1)(c)(i) and 75A of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, the following rate in the Rand is for the Financial Year 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, […]

MidvaalJun 3, 2026

MIDVAAL APPROVES R2.240 BILLION FULLY FUNDED BUDGET

Midvaal Local Municipality Council has approved a R2.240 billion fully funded budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, which prioritises critical investments in water infrastructure, road rehabilitation, public safety and service delivery. Midvaal remains one of the few municipalities in Gauteng to adopt a fully funded budget, with budgeted revenue for the year amounting to R2.240 […]

MidvaalJun 2, 2026

MIDVAAL CONTINUES EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ROAD CONDITIONS THROUGH THE WAR ON POTHOLES CAMPAIGN

Midvaal Local Municipality’s War on Potholes Campaign continues to make steady progress, with more than 572 potholes repaired across various roads in Midvaal over the past week, covering an area of more than 982m². Midvaal Teams attended to roads in Walkers Fruit Farms, Riversdale, Rothdene, Meyerton, Golf Park, Meyerton Park, Ophir AH, Three Rivers, and […]

EkurhuleniMay 28, 2026

GEQ.R&LS.04.29 Re-Advert

Description: REQUEST TO APPOINT THE SERVICE TO PERFORM A COMPLIANCE MATURITY ASSESSMENT FOR CoE FROM DATE OF APPOINTMENT UNTIL 30 JUNE 2026 AS PER SPECIFICATIONS. Closing Date: 05 June 2026

EkurhuleniMay 28, 2026

PS-REDP 13-2026

Bid Number: PS- REDP 13-2026 Description: The appointment of the Professional Sectoral Panel of Property and Business Valuers for the Valuation of Immovable Property or Rights in Property on an as and when required basis, from the date of award until 30 June 2029. Bid closing date: 07 July 2026 at 10:00 Information session: N/A […]

EkurhuleniMay 28, 2026

A-ICT 03-2026

Bid Number: A- ICT 03- 2026 Description: The appointment of service providers for Support, Maintenance, Upgrade, Expansion and Transfer of Skills of the enterprise resource Planning Solution Implemented by the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) and all its entities on as and when required basis from date of award until 30 June 2029 or until the […]

EkurhuleniMay 27, 2026

EXECUTIVE MAYOR ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR REVIVING EKURHULENI

The historic plans to get the municipality back on its feet have been unveiled by Executive Mayor Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. On Friday, 22 May 2026, scores of investors and developers were invited to the Airports Company of SA International Indaba Conference Centre in Kempton Park to unpack all the opportunities available in the region. The […]

EkurhuleniMay 26, 2026

GEQ.CS.05.34

Description: REQUEST TO APPOINT SERVICE PROVIDERS TO RENDER LOGISTIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OF MASTER CLASSES YOUTH STARS OUTREACH PROGRAMME AND YOUTH MONTH FOR CoE FROM DATE OF APPOINTMENT UNTIL 30 JUNE 2026 AS PER SPECIFICATIONS. Closing Date: 03 June 2026

EkurhuleniMay 25, 2026

IMPORTANCE OF BUDGETING FOR EXPENDITURE IN THE CITY

On 28 May 2026 at 10h00, Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance, Alderman Jongizizwe Dlabathi, will present the City of Ekurhuleni’s budget to Council at the OR Tambo Government Precinct in Germiston. This important occasion will outline how resources are allocated, following the priorities set out by Executive Mayor Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza in his […]

EkurhuleniMay 22, 2026

A-EE 11-2026

Bid Number: A-EE 11-2026 Description: APPOINTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRICITY METER PROCESSES, TECHNICAL AUDITS, REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICITY METERS FROM DATE OF AWARD UNTIL 30 JUNE 2029 Bid closing date: 24 June 2026 at 10:00 Information session: N/A Contact Person (Project manager): Eleck Valoyi Telephone number: N/A […]

EkurhuleniMay 22, 2026

A-EE 10-2026

Bid Number: A-EE 10-2026 Description: The appointment of Electrical Contractors for the Repair and Maintenance of Street, Area and Sports Field Lighting within the City of Ekurhuleni on an as and when required basis from date of award until 30 June 2029 Bid closing date: 30 June 2026 at 10:00 Information session: N/A Contact Person […]

EkurhuleniMay 22, 2026

A-RT 04-2026

Bid Number: A-RT 04-2026 Description: The appointment of service providers for Supply and Painting of Road Marking in the CoE on an as and when required basis from date of award until 30 June 2029 Bid closing date: 29 June 2026 at 10:00 Information session: N/A Contact Person (Project manager): Issac Maja Telephone number: N/A […]

MidvaalMay 20, 2026

MIDVAAL’S WAR ON POTHOLES CAMPAIGN MAKES STRONG PROGRESS ACROSS COMMUNITIES

The Midvaal Local Municipality War on Potholes Campaign continues to make significant progress, with Roads Teams achieving an impressive 84% (on average) pothole closure rate in the areas currently being attended to. The War on Potholes campaign, which was launched on 29 April 2026, aims to fast-track repairs, patch potholes, and restore Midvaal’s roads to […]

EkurhuleniMay 15, 2026

EXECUTIVE MAYOR AFFIRMS THAT THE CITY IS COMMITTED TO LEAD IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE COUNTRY’S ENERGY LANDSCAPE

The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni Ald Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says the city has taken a deliberate decision not to remain spectators in the transformation of South Africa’s energy landscape but position itself to become an active participant and leader in building a modern, diversified and resilient energy economy. Addressing the 75 appointed IPPs […]

EkurhuleniMay 14, 2026

CITY OF EKURHULENI INVITES EMERGING FILMMAKERS FOR TRAINING

The City of Ekurhuleni is rolling out the carpet for the next generation of story tellers with an electrifying opportunity for aspiring filmmakers dubbed as ‘FACT or FICTION’, a documentary filmmaking programme. This hands-on initiative is designed to develop practical skills in documentary production, equipping participants with training in storytelling, researching, scripting, filming and editing, […]

EkurhuleniMay 13, 2026

CITY OF EKURHULENI SHOWCASES TOURISM AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA 2026

The City of Ekurhuleni is participating in the Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 currently held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban from 11 May to 14 May 2026. The City of Ekurhuleni, as Africa’s Aerotropolis and home to O.R. Tambo International Airport, is taking its place on the global stage as one […]

EkurhuleniMay 12, 2026

CITY PROVIDES SAFE AND AFFORDABLE SHELTER FOR THE ELDERLY

The City continues to prioritise the dignity and wellbeing of senior citizens through the revamping of rental and old age flats offered at a minimal rental fee for qualifying residents aged 60 years and older. On 11 May 2026, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements Cllr Nsizwa Mekgwe visited the Tweedy […]

EkurhuleniMay 12, 2026

Bids Awarded April 2026

TENDER NR STATUS DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT MONTHREPORTED SUPPLIER REPORTED AMOUNT A-EE 09-2025 AWARDED The appointment of Service Providers for the Maintenance of Solar Water Heaters and Heat Pumps on Council owned Properties across the City of Ekurhuleni on an as-and-when-required basis from date of award until 30 June 2028 Apr-26 Dingwa Consulting (Pty) Ltd Rates […]

EkurhuleniMay 11, 2026

DUMISANI MASILELA THEATRE TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY FOR RENOVATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to notify artists and patrons of Dumisani Masilela Theatre of its temporary closure for renovations and maintenance from Friday, 15 May 2026 to 31 July 2026. No external bookings of the facility will be accepted during this period. The upgrades will comprise of fencing of the facility and stage improvements, […]

EkurhuleniMay 11, 2026

A-ICT 01-2026

Bid Number: A-ICT 01-2026 Description: The appointment of service providers for the supply, installation and maintenance of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cabling on an as and when required basis from date of award until 30 June 2029 Bid closing date: 09 June 2026 at 10:00 Information session: N/A Contact Person (Project manager): Ben Monyane Telephone […]

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