Earlier today, I joined the MMC for Utilities and Regional Operations, Cllr Daryl Johnston, with the MMC for Economic Development and Spatial Planning, Cllr André le Roux, to officially hand over the newly upgraded Kosmosdal Substation in Centurion. Th ...
City of Tshwane notes Eskom media statement and intends to ensure that the current account is serviced
The City of Tshwane has noted the Eskom media statement in which it threatens to disconnect the provision of electricity to the municipality due to the delayed payment of our current account. We acknowledge the R1,6 billion current account and we inten ...
City of Tshwane strengthens relations with Danish Embassy to facilitate water management collaboration between the City of Tshwane and City of Aarhus
Last week, in my capacity as MMC for Utilities and Regional Operations, I had the opportunity to meet with His Excellency Tobias Elling-Rehfeld, the Ambassador of Denmark to South Africa, to discuss governance and service delivery matters of mutual intere ...
Marabastad Retail Market resumes operations following temporary closure
I am pleased to announce that the national Department of Employment and Labour has withdrawn the restriction notice that was issued against the Marabastad Retail Market earlier this month on 8 August 2022. The withdrawal of the notice means the Marabas ...
MMC Peggy de Bruin salutes Collen Mashawana Foundation for providing social support to residents in need
In my capacity as MMC for Social Development and Community Services, along with the MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Abel Tau, and the Honourable Lindiwe Zulu, Minister for Social Development, I recently joined the Collen Mashawana Foundation at the handov ...
The City of Tshwane cannot consider or authorise a flat rate across the board as a payment option for services consumed
The City of Tshwane has been approached by many communities requesting a flat rate to be implemented regardless of services consumed. Unfortunately, a flat rate is not under consideration and will not be implemented in the City of Tshwane. The City cannot ...
City of Tshwane encourages residents to continue with Covid-19 vaccinations
Covid-19 prevention and management remains a health priority of the City of Tshwane. As MMC for Health, I would like to encourage communities to present themselves for Covid-19 vaccination and booster shots. Recent trends show that the demand for vacc ...
MMC Dikeledi Selowa shows support for women in the transport sector through engagement with SANTACO Women’s Desk
Earlier this month, as MMC for Roads and Transport, I honoured an invite by the Women's Desk of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in Tshwane Region to commemorate Women's Month. The event was held at Transoranje Hall in Philip Nel Park ...
Executive Mayor sets the record straight on public participation for a land lease report regarding power generation in Tshwane
I wish to clarify misleading information that has been driven by opportunistic opposition parties regarding the public participation report on the proposed lease of land on which the city's power stations are located. The City received an investment pr ...
City of Tshwane to accelerate relocation of flood victims following land acquisition
The City of Tshwane welcomes the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements’ purchase of land to house the floods victims from Region 5 and 6 informal settlements. The land is situated at Pienaarspoort in Region 5, measures 472 ha and is expected to accom ...