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EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY (EKU)
Contact details
Postal: Private Bag X1069, Germiston, 1400Physical: Head Office, Cnr Cross & Rose Streets, Germiston
Tel: 011 999 0003
Web: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
Municipal Information
Area: 1,975km²Description: 
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality covers an extensive area from Germiston in the west to Springs and Nigel in the east. The former administrations of the nine towns in the former East Rand - Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Edenvale/Lethabong, Germiston, Kempton Park/Tembisa, Nigel and Springs - were amalgamated into the metropolitan municipality, along with the Khayalami Metropolitan Council and the Eastern Gauteng Services Council. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, and province. Economy in the region is larger and more diverse than that of many small countries in Africa. It accounts for nearly a quarter of the Gauteng economy, which in turn contributes over a third of the national Gross Domestic Product. Many of the factories for production of goods and commodities are located in Ekurhuleni, often referred to as "Africa's Workshop". A network of roads, airports, rail lines, telephones, electricity grids and telecommunications are found in Ekurhuleni that rivals that of Europe and America. It can be regarded as the transportation hub of the country. It is home to the OR Tambo International Airport; South Africa's largest railway hub; a number of South Africa's modern freeways and expressways; the Maputo corridor development; direct rail, road and air links connecting Ekurhuleni to Durban; the Blue IQ projects, with linkages to the City Deep Container terminal; the planned Gautrain rapid rail link to Johannesburg and Tshwane; and the OR Tambo International Airport Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).
Cities/Towns: Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Edenvale, Germiston, Katlehong, Kempton Park, Nigel, Olifantsfontein, Springs, Tembisa, Tokoza, Vosloorus
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality covers an extensive area from Germiston in the west to Springs and Nigel in the east. The former administrations of the nine towns in the former East Rand - Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Edenvale/Lethabong, Germiston, Kempton Park/Tembisa, Nigel and Springs - were amalgamated into the metropolitan municipality, along with the Khayalami Metropolitan Council and the Eastern Gauteng Services Council. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, and province. Economy in the region is larger and more diverse than that of many small countries in Africa. It accounts for nearly a quarter of the Gauteng economy, which in turn contributes over a third of the national Gross Domestic Product. Many of the factories for production of goods and commodities are located in Ekurhuleni, often referred to as "Africa's Workshop". A network of roads, airports, rail lines, telephones, electricity grids and telecommunications are found in Ekurhuleni that rivals that of Europe and America. It can be regarded as the transportation hub of the country. It is home to the OR Tambo International Airport; South Africa's largest railway hub; a number of South Africa's modern freeways and expressways; the Maputo corridor development; direct rail, road and air links connecting Ekurhuleni to Durban; the Blue IQ projects, with linkages to the City Deep Container terminal; the planned Gautrain rapid rail link to Johannesburg and Tshwane; and the OR Tambo International Airport Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing.
Demographic Information
Population: 3 178 470Households: 1 015 465
Population Growth: 2.47% p.a
Unemployment Rate: 28.80%
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Political Management
Composition of Council: ANC 125, DA 62, NFP 3, COPE 2, IFP 2, PAC 2, ACDP 1, APC 1, DRPA 1, FF+ 1, IRASA 1, UDM 1Mayor: Mr Mondli Gungubele
Other Members of Council: Patricia Kumalo (Speaker), Robert Masego (Chief Whip), Tumbu Mahlangu (Public Transport), Moses Makwakwa (Finance), Bennett Nkunja (City Planning and Economic Development)
Administrative Management
Municipal Manager: Mr Khaya NgemaChief Financial Officer: Mr Jakes Myeza
Communications Officer: Gwen Shole
LED Officer: Alfred Sepirwa (Director: Empowerment), Titus Mazibuko (Director: Investment)
Other Senior Managment: Gwen Shole-Menyatso (Director: Communications and Marketing), Charles Mabazo (Executive Director: Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture), Sarah Mekgoe (Executive Director: City Development), Bertus van Zyl (Executive Director: Integrated Development Planning), Dick Koopasammy (Rotating Acting Executive Director: Corporate and Legal Services)
Audit Results 
Audit Outcome 2010/11: Financially unqualified with findingsAudit Outcome 2009/10: Financially unqualified with findings
Blue Drop Score 2012: 98.95
Blue Drop Score 2011: 97.44
Green Drop Score 2011: 78.8
Tender/Procurement Information
Tenders are posted on the website, at the tender and central procurement offices, and in the mainstream newspapers (Sowetan and The Star).Links/Resources
Municipal TendersMunicipal Vacancies
Annual Report 2011/12
Sources: Local Government Handbook Survey – September 2011.
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