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Tshwane Metro Police Department catch criminals in big operations
28 August 2024 The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) did a great job on 27 August 2024 by catching criminals in different parts of the city. First, they ...
No burn period declared in Tshwane for August and September
The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department has declared a no burn period for all individuals, organisations and landowners within the boundaries of Tshwa ...
Strengthening safety across Tshwane
In July 2024, the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) made significant strides in public safety and community well-being. Their intensified efforts in by-law ...
City of Tshwane conducted an audit of illegally occupied land in Danville, west of the city
The City of Tshwane conducted an audit on the farm Danville 599-JR on Monday, 5 August 2024. The land was transferred to the City on 15 May 2024 by the Gauteng ...
Interruption of City of Tshwane internet services
The City of Tshwane was informed by its internet service provider, the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), that it will upgrade the electrical infrastru ...
Vote for your ward committee members in July 2024
The election of ward committee members will take place at voting stations in July 2024. Ward committees are democratically elected members of a specific ward ...
Software upgrading of all prepaid meters in Tshwane
The software of all prepaid electricity meters in Tshwane needs to be upgraded. The current prepaid electricity meters will stop vending electricity in November ...
Tshwane Budget to address the needs of residents
The City of Tshwane MMC for Finance, Cllr Jacqui Uys delivered the 2024/25 Budget Speech at Tshwane Council Chamber on Tuesday, 4 June 2024. In formulating the ...
City of Tshwane cracks down on illegal dumping
The City of Tshwane is taking a stern stance against illegal dumping, collaborating closely with the Tshwane Metro Police Department and waste management and en ...
City of Tshwane allocates 161 newly procured fleet vehicles
The Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Cllr Cilliers Brink, officially handed over newly procured City-owned fleet vehicles. During the handover ceremony, which was he ...
Protect municipal infrastructure and put a stop to service interruptions
During the past few weeks, the City of Tshwane has been experiencing a spate of incidents of cable theft, vandalism and infrastructure tampering, which cause a ...
Drinking water quality in Tshwane
The City of Tshwane is responsible for supplying drinking water (tap water) to Tshwane residents. The City has six of its own water purification plant ...
Water meter audits taking place in Hammanskraal
The City of Tshwane is conducting a water meter audit drive in Hammanskraal. This follows the recent launch of the Magalies Water Package Plant project, whic ...
Building a City that works – 2024 State of the Capital Address
In his opening remarks of the 2024 State of the Capital Address, the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Cllr Cilliers Brink, thanked all the residents of Tshwane who p ...
Your input is important to us! Please participate in the 2024/25 budget and Integrated Development Plan public participation process
Council approved the draft 2024/25 review of the 2022–2026 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the draft 2024/25 Medium-term Revenue and Expenditure Framework ...
Fever trees in Tshwane have caught a fever
Residents in the northern parts of Tshwane have raised their concern about infected and dying fever trees in their area. Fever trees have been infected with ...
Tshwane Water Security Strategy
The Tshwane-Aarhus collaboration on sustainable water management yielded a vibrant week of discussions on the development of the Tshwane Water Security Strategy ...
Tshwane Ya Tima – Reloaded with intensified disconnection actions
The Tshwane Ya Tima revenue-collection programme is back in full swing. This has become a daily priority for the City and all non-paying consumers are being tar ...
Residents of Soshanguve South Ext 4 receive their title deeds
The MMC for Human Settlements in the City of Tshwane, Cllr Ofentse Madzebatela, together with Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development, ...
An exciting opportunity in remote pilot training for women at Wonderboom National Airport
Are you a woman and fascinated by drones and the possibilities they offer? Do you want to turn your passion for flying drones into a profession? If so, becoming ...
Speaker of Council, Cllr Mncedi Ndzwanana, attends King Silamba-Komjekejeke Annual Commemoration Day and elaborates on the significant role of traditional leaders
The Speaker of Council, Cllr Mncedi Ndzwanana, attended the King Silamba-Komjekejeke Annual Commemoration Day on Saturday, 2 March 2024, at Komjekejeke. Cllr ...
City of Tshwane Billing Days Outreach Programme underway
In its efforts to help customers keep their municipal accounts in good standing and to encourage them to pay regularly for services, the City of Tshwane will em ...
The City of Tshwane is committed to addressing homelessness
As part of her efforts to remain directly involved in the City’s response to homelessness, Cllr Nasiphi Moya, Deputy Mayor, visited three homeless shelters in R ...
Tshwane Ya Tima back in full swing
The Tshwane Ya Tima revenue-collection campaign, which seeks to disconnect services to defaulting clients who run up high service bills and fail to pay the City ...
City of Tshwane encourages pregnant women to attend antenatal care
6 to 10 February 2024 has been dedicated as Pregnancy Awareness Week in South Africa. Pregnancy Awareness Week aims to improve education about pregnancy with th ...
City of Tshwane invites library and information studies/sciences students to apply for practical training
Students in the field of library and information studies/sciences are invited to apply for experiential training for a period of six months at the City’s librar ...
Combat on illegal electricity and water connections intensifies
The City of Tshwane is collaborating with law enforcement authorities to stop illegal utility connections. The battle against illegal utility connections con ...
Nominations to serve on clinic committees for the 2024–2027 period are open
The MMC responsible for Health in the City of Tshwane, Cllr Rina Marx, would like to encourage Tshwane residents to table nominations for clinic committees. Thi ...
Are you eager to become an artisan? Applications are now open for our 2024 Apprenticeship Programme
Youth unemployment is a major concern for South Africa. In Quarter 2 of 2023/24, the unemployment rate for those below the age of 24 years was at 60,7% while th ...
Affirmation of new councillors
On Thursday, 18 January 2024, the Office of the Speaker hosted an affirmation ceremony for new councillors in the City of Tshwane that was facilitated by acting ...
Bronkhorstbaai Water Treatment Plant will improve water quality and capacity
The Bronkhorstbaai Water Treatment Plant is a significant milestone in the City’s commitment to providing clean and safe drinking water to residents. According ...
Drunk drivers beware – your days are numbered
To prioritise road safety and combat drunk driving, the City of Tshwane has introduced the Mobile Alcohol Evidence Bus. This initiative is a direct response to ...
Municipal offices closed over the festive season
City of Tshwane offices will be closed for non-essential services from 27 to 29 December 2023 and will reopen on 2 January 2024. Please note that offices wil ...
City of Tshwane urges residents to conserve water as its water storage system is severely under pressure due to high water consumption
Dear Resident We would like to bring to your attention an important matter regarding water consumption in your area. It has come to the City’s atte ...
City of Tshwane shows up against gender-based violence
The City is committed to ending the scourge of gender-based violence. In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children, th ...
City of Tshwane shows up against gender-based violence
The City is committed to ending the scourge of gender-based violence. In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children, th ...
Soshanguve power supply interruption
Soshanguve residents will experience a power supply interruption for 11 hours daily for a period of four days. This interruption will be caused by the construct ...
City goes digital with Expanded Public Works Programme registration
The City launched a USSD platform for Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) registration on Monday, 20 November 2023. The newly launched USSD platform is user- ...
City launches USSD platform for Expanded Public Works Programme
Cllr Peggy de Bruin, MMC for Community and Social Development Services, launched a USSD platform to improve the registration process for the Expanded Public Wor ...
Multisectoral community stakeholder engagement in Hammanskraal
On Wednesday, 15 November 2023, the City of Tshwane and the Department of Public Service and Administration, together with the Deputy Minister, Dr Chana Pilane- ...
Meet the new City of Tshwane Section 56 senior managers
Seven new Section 56 senior managers have taken office during the past two months to lead their respective clusters and departments. It is expected that the app ...
The City urges residents to implement food safety protocols
The issue of expired and spoiled food being sold has gained significant attention in South Africa after several children died from allegedly consuming products ...
Important reminder: Water conservation and by-law enforcement
During summer, which brings with it high temperatures, there is high water demand and consumption. It is crucial that we continue to prioritise water conservati ...
Reporting and logging service requests, faults and municipal service complaints
Consumers in Tshwane can link to or communicate with the City through its Customer Relations Management Department. This department was established with the sol ...
Theft and vandalism of traffic lights congest traffic flow
The City’s Roads and Transport Department is concerned about the increased theft and vandalism of traffic lights in Tshwane, which has led to disruptions on the ...
Title Deed Friday launched
The MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Ofentse Madzebatela, recently joined the Minister and Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi and Pam Tshwete ...
City’s Zoom outreach is back by popular demand
Disgruntled ratepayers in the City of Tshwane can now interact with municipal officials via the Zoom platform to seek solutions to disputes emanating from accou ...
Breast cancer is serious – Be proactive and go for regular check-ups
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the City of Tshwane will have specific breast cancer educational programmes. It is important that residents are ...
Moloto Road and Tshwane North TVET College developments approved
The City of Tshwane is delighted to announce that Council has approved the transfer of key properties to the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) and th ...
A brand-new Pyramid Substation within 18 days
The City of Tshwane is pleased to announce that Pyramid Substation was successfully rebuilt in just 18 days following impressive expertise in engineering and co ...
Work programmes created more than 20 000 job opportunities
During the 2022/23 fiscal year, the City of Tshwane created more than 20 000 job opportunities through the Public Employment Programme (PEP) and the Expanded Pu ...
Efforts to venture into niche markets pays off for goat farming in Tshwane
The City of Tshwane, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), is implementing Boer goat production in Regi ...
City of Tshwane committed to address informal settlements
The City has undertaken numerous development plans to address the increase in informal settlements, including the approval of a City-wide upgrading strategy for ...
Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant’s operations affected by severe thunderstorm
On Thursday, 21 September 2023, Rand Water informed the City of Tshwane about their Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant that had experienced a power trip which af ...
Public participation process on revamping Rooiwal Power Station and Pretoria West Power Station by leasing the properties through a competitive bid
The City of Tshwane is asking residents, businesses and other stakeholders to submit comments on the proposed lease of a portion of the remainder of Portion 1 o ...
Women’s Dialogue
On Thursday 14 September 2023, the Speaker of Council, Cllr Mncedi Ndzwanana, hosted a Women’s Dialogue under the theme Women’s Socio-Economic Rights and Empowe ...
Become a ward committee member and serve the interests of your ward
Interested in becoming a member of your ward committee? Then register as a stakeholder on the Office of the Speaker’s stakeholder registration database to get a ...
Register as a stakeholder in Tshwane and be part of decision-making
The City has started with a citywide stakeholder registration drive to ensure maximum community participation during the City’s public participation and civic e ...
Residents requested to submit meter readings
Customers are requested to assist the City by submitting their monthly meter readings to ensure that their municipal accounts are accurate and to avoid estimati ...
10 Mℓ reservoir in Refilwe almost ready to provide water to residents
Major projects in Refilwe are nearing completion, and will soon be operational and provide residents with essential water and sanitation services. The MMC fo ...
Wonderboom National Airport cleared for scheduled flights
Wonderboom National Airport has regained its Category 5 status after it was downgraded to Category 2. The aerodrome licence upgrade followed the outcome of the ...
Struggling to get to our municipal offices? Don’t worry, we are coming to you!
Come join us at our outreach programme! The City of Tshwane is officially inviting all Mamelodi and Eersterust locals in Region 6 to an outreach programme in ...
City of Tshwane visits various Tshwane communities to celebrate Mandela Day
The Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Cllr Cilliers Brink, joined the global community to commemorate Mandela Day on Tuesday, 18 July 2023. Members of the Mayoral ...
Participate in our customer engagement survey and assist us to service you better
The City of Tshwane invites you to participate in our Customer Interaction and Touchpoint Survey. The purpose of this survey is to measure your satisfaction ...
Let us assist you with billing queries via Zoom
Do you need assistance but are unable to come to our customer care centres? No problem, we have you covered. The Group Financial Services Zoom outreach is back. ...
Rietvlei’s cheetah cubs off to new hunting grounds
Rietvlei Nature Reserve’s latest cheetah offspring are off to new hunting and playing grounds. The current litter of five young adults were born to a female ...
Meter reading schedule changes for July 2023
The City of Tshwane will make system changes in July 2023 and this will affect the meter reading and billing schedule for June and July 2023. The changes are n ...
City of Tshwane Expanded Public Works Programme recruitment drive underway
The City of Tshwane is currently on a recruitment drive that will result in the placement of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants within various ...
City welcomes back Comrades Hero’s
The Speaker of Council, Cllr Mncedi Ndzwanana, hosted a welcome-back ceremony for our City staff members who took part in the 2023 Comrades Marathon. The event ...
Recycled sleeping mat project
The City of Tshwane invites members of the community and organised structures to partner and participate in a recycling project to produce sleeping mats for the ...
R450 million spread over next three years to fix Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works
“The City will make the biggest budgetary allocation possible towards the refurbishment of Rooiwal. An amount of R450 million will be allocated over the next th ...
The City of Tshwane is committed to supporting small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs
The City of Tshwane recently launched an initiative called the Tshwane Virtual Entrepreneurship Academy to assist people aspiring to venture into business. Laun ...
Building a capital city that works for all its people
“I cannot in good conscience present a rose-tinted state of the City,” said Cllr Cilliers Brink, Executive Mayor of Tshwane, in the opening remarks of his maide ...
City of Tshwane looking to recruit qualified and fit-for-purpose senior managers
The City of Tshwane has opened applications for the recruitment of senior Section 56 managers. This set of managers will report to the City Manager to build a C ...
State of the Capital Address – 18 May 2023
The Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Cllr Cilliers Brink, will deliver his maiden State of the Capital Address (SoCA) on Thursday, 18 May 2023, at 11:00. You can ...
Tshwane Women in Sport Awards
The Tshwane Sports Confederation is working closely with its stakeholders and partners, the City of Tshwane, Spar, the University of Pretoria and Future Africa ...
City launches R33 million water-security project in collaboration with Danish City of Aarhus
The City of Tshwane and the Danish City of Aarhus officially launched a three-year collaborative project to help improve the City of Tshwane's capacity to manag ...
Testing of the newly constructed Vlakfontein 3 Reservoir
Rand Water will conduct a water tightness test (leak detention, airtightness and mechanical integrity) on its newly constructed Vlakfontein 3 Reservoir. The tes ...
Connect with nearby nature through the City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day global nature hunt to assist in recording and protecting wildlife in urban areas. Every year, cities all over th ...
Be part of the 2023/24 Integrated Development Plan and budget process and submit your comments
The City of Tshwane calls on its communities and stakeholders to participate in the 2023/24 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and budget process. In complian ...
Speaker of Council visits Winterveld High School in Region 1
The City of Tshwane Speaker of Council, Cllr Mncedi Ndzwanana, visited Winterveld High School on Friday, 21 April 2023, where he had a tour of the school and th ...
Stay safe: Winter is just around the corner and COVID-19 is still here
The winter season is upon us and it is time to buckle down and beat viruses. We cannot relax, because COVID-19 is still around. We all have a role to play and w ...
Ignore letters and calls communicating changes to the City of Tshwane’s bank details
Residents are requested to ignore letters and calls giving out the City’s bank details. The City’s bank details have not changed. This is a scam and ratepayers ...
No permit, no entry principle at City of Tshwane waste disposal facilities
From 10 April 2023 onwards, the City of Tshwane will only allow valid waste transportation permit holders access to its waste disposal sites. It is therefore ...
City of Tshwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Cilliers Brink announces new Mayoral Committee
Speech by the Executive Mayor, I want to thank the members of the media for honouring our invite. I know, we’ve seen a lot of each other in recent weeks, and ...
Cllr Cilliers Brink has been elected as the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY EXECUTIVE MAYOR CILLIERS BRINK LET’S BUILD A CAPITAL CITY THAT WORKS FOR ALL OF ITS PEOPLE Councillors, thank you for the confidence y ...
When is the best time to buy prepaid and how much should you buy?
The City’s electricity tariffs work on an inclining block tariff structure. Tariffs are the same for prepaid and conventional meters. An inclining block tariff ...
It is important to report power outages
Electricity plays a major role in our everyday lives – whether it is at home, work or school. Our daily routines rely heavily on the use of electricity. Ther ...
Why we should save water
We all know that water is an essential part of life. We need it daily to live and perform vital bodily functions. Plants need water to grow and, in turn, we get ...
African Transformation Movement (ATM) councillor Mncedi Ndzwanana is the new speaker of the City of Tshwane
African Transformation Movement (ATM) councillor Mncedi Ndzwanana is the new speaker of the City of Tshwane. He was elected on Monday, 13 March 2023.
City Manager of the City of Tshwane receives and accepts resignation of Cllr Murunwa Makwarela as Executive Mayor
Today, Mr Johann Mettler, City Manager, received and accepted a resignation letter from Cllr Murunwa Makwarela as Executive Mayor of Tshwane with immediate effe ...
Climate Change Research Conference
Do you know how climate change affects our everyday lives? Join us for some insightful climate research conversations. This two-day conference will be on 9 a ...
Electricity situation in Tshwane
Due to the ongoing Eskom-declared load-shedding, the performance and reliability of City of Tshwane electricity infrastructure is negatively affected as it is n ...
Cllr Makwarela elected as new Executive Mayor of Tshwane
The newly elected Executive Mayor of Tshwane is the former Speaker of Council, Cllr Murunwa Makwarela, who is a genetic engineer by training and former City off ...
Stop theft and vandalism of infrastructure!
Residents are urged to help protect the infrastructure providing services in their communities. Infrastructure, such as substations, mini substations, traffic l ...
Make sure children get their measles vaccination
The City of Tshwane Health Department has noted with concern three new laboratory-confirmed cases of measles in Tshwane. On 1 and 2 February 2023, a five-year-o ...
EXECUTIVE MAYOR SUBMITS RESIGNATION TO ENSURE STABILITY OF CITY OF TSHWANE MULTIPARTY COALITION
To the residents of Tshwane, officials of the City, my fellow councillors and colleagues in the Democratic Alliance (DA), members of the multiparty coalition an ...
Expanded artisan training programme will improve crucial services
The Tshwane Leadership and Management Academy in Pretoria West runs a well-established apprenticeship and artisan training programme with an annual intake of 12 ...
It’s time to update the software of your prepaid electricity meter
In 2024, the software that runs your prepaid electricity meter will expire. Without the upgrade, customers will not be able to recharge their meters with new to ...
Tshwane Metro Police Department issues R5 million in fines over the festive season
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) issued a total of R5 million in fines to motorists who disobeyed traffic rules and infringed municipal by-laws during ...