
Home Affairs calls on citizens with blocked IDs to act before deadline
Citizens have been given until 10 July 2026 to submit their representations together with all relevant supporting documentation.

Citizens have been given until 10 July 2026 to submit their representations together with all relevant supporting documentation.

He has warned that failure to respond within 14 working days will force him to escalate the matter to SALGA, COGTA Gauteng, and the Public Protector.

Chibambu says the conversation around NPO funding should therefore move beyond assigning blame. Instead, it should focus on strengthening cooperation, improving communication and building a sector that is both sustainable and compliant.

The hackathon events will be rolled out across Gautengโs five corridors, namely the West Rand, Sedibeng, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane, during June 2026.

MMC Dlabathi also announced a R3.3 billion capital budget aimed at strengthening infrastructure and service delivery.

Residents who witness illegal connections, cable theft or tampering should report it to authorities immediately. Silence enables criminality to spread and further weakens already strained services.

Rand Water says the work will improve pump availability, increase standby capacity and reduce the risk of equipment failures going forward.

Municipal Manager Sibusiso Dlamini told the Commission that while residents have raised concerns about inconsistent water supply and households not connected to pipeline systems, the municipalityโs water network remains largely operational.

Three no-fee-paying schools in Nigel have had their electricity cut off by the City of Ekurhuleni since March due to non-payment.

The Mayor's office reiterated that the foremost priority is the stability of the cityโs administration and the continued provision of essential public services to the residents of Ekurhuleni.