Ekurhuleni
2024 - 3 - 1Chaos in Ekurhuleni: Politics, Power Struggles, and Heroism Unfold
Chaos in Politics - Ekurhuleni Council - EskomDiscover the turbulent events in Ekurhuleni Council meetings, from political clashes to power grid strain, with a touch of heroism from the Humanity Foundation.
Chaos and tension have gripped the Ekurhuleni Council, as political parties clash during meetings. The recent amendments to a motion of no confidence in the Executive Mayor have escalated into violence and chaos, with EFF and ANC councillors coming to blows and even stealing the mayor's phone. Furthermore, Eskom has taken control of load shedding in Ekurhuleni due to the city's failure to adhere to electricity cuts, putting a strain on the power grid. Amidst the turmoil, the Humanity Foundation in Benoni and Boksburg shines as a beacon of kindness and heroism, offering support to those in need.
The ANC Youth League in Ekurhuleni is demanding the end of the coalition with EFF, labeling it as an "unholy marriage." This comes as the party files a motion of no confidence against Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana and his council, alleging a failure in governance. The chaos at the council chambers continues, with councillors throwing objects and getting into physical altercations during meetings, undermining the democratic process.
In the midst of political turmoil, Eskom's direct intervention in load shedding in Ekurhuleni highlights the challenges in power distribution. The repeated failure of the city to comply with electricity cuts has led to Eskom taking over, emphasizing the need for better coordination between the municipality and the power utility. Despite the chaos, the Humanity Foundation's unwavering commitment to helping those in Benoni and Boksburg is a reminder of the power of compassion and community support in times of crisis.
WATCH | Violence, chaos erupts in Ekurhuleni Council as EFF and ... (News24)
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Lights out for Ekurhuleni as Eskom takes over load shedding – again (BusinessTech)
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Eskom to take over Ekurhuleni loadshedding owing to city's ... (Creamer Media's Engineering News)
State-owned utility Eskom will resume direct loadshedding for City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) customers after the city's repeated failure to adhere to its ...
Eskom says Ekurhuleni puts strain on power grid, takes control of its ... (News24)
Eskom will take control of load shedding in the City of Ekurhuleni, accusing the metro of failing to institute electricity cuts as required.
Eskom again takes load-shedding responsibility from Ekurhuleni (SowetanLIVE)
Eskom will from Friday resume directly load-shedding of Ekurhuleni customers after the city's repeated failure to adhere to the agreed-upon code of ...
Where Kindness Lives in Ekurhuleni:Meet the Humanity Foundation (Good Things Guy)
The helpers and heroes need helpers and heroes too. And in Benoni and Boksburg, that's exactly where the Humanity Foundation plays an incredible role of ...
City of Ekurhuleni could have a new mayor if the motion of no ... (POWER 98.7)
The party has filed a motion of no confidence against Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana and members of his mayoral council, accusing them of failing to govern. It claims ...
Youth league wants ANC out of coalition with EFF in Ekurhuleni (Johannesburg Sunday World)
The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Ekurhuleni has called on the ruling party to get out of its “unholy marriage” with the EFF.
Chaos erupts during Ekurhuleni Council meeting, EFF and ANC ... (SABC News)
Chaos has erupted at the Ekurhuleni Council Chambers where political parties were supposed to debate and pass a motion of no confidence in the Executive ...
Councilors throw objects, howl and 'steal mayor's phone' at chaotic ... (Citizen)
Chaos erupted at an Ekurhuleni Council Meeting on Thursday night, as EFF members caused disruption and had to be physically removed during a sitting that ...
ANC and EFF councillors come to blows at Ekurhuleni council ... (msnNOW)
Shocking and chaotic scenes broke out at the Ekurhuleni council meeting after ANC and EFF councillors got into a fistfight, with water bottles and papers ...
Eskom again takes load-shedding responsibility from Ekurhuleni (TimesLIVE)
Eskom will from Friday resume directly load-shedding of Ekurhuleni customers after the city's repeated failure to adhere to the agreed-upon code of ...
ANCYL calls on ANC caucus in Ekurhuleni to support no-confidence ... (Eyewitness News)
The league supports ActionSA's motion to oust executive mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana citing that service delivery has severely deteriorated under his leadership.
Ekurhuleni council | Chief Whip to meet Speaker after chaotic sitting (eNCA)
It was all over a motion of no confidence in Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana. The ANC says it will continue to support the motion brought by ActionSA. eNCA reporter ...
Ekurhuleni brawl: DA calls for council dissolution, search for Mayor's ... (Eyewitness News)
A physical altercation involving EFF and ANC councillors broke out in the Ekurhuleni Council on Thursday night, during which Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana's phone ...
Eskom takes its power back in Ekurhuleni (eNCA)
This requires electricity distribution licence holders to reduce load during the declaration of an emergency. The takeover followed close monitoring that found ...
Ekurhuleni council | Chief Whip to meet Speaker after chaotic sitting (eNCA)
It was all over a motion of no confidence in Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana. The ANC says it will continue to support the motion brought by ActionSA. eNCA reporter ...
Ekurhuleni mayor slams council meeting chaos - SABC News ... (SABC News)
The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Sivuyile Ngodwana has expressed disappointment towards the chaos that occurred on Thursday during a council ...
No Number of Motions of No Confidence will Save Ekurhuleni (Polity.org)
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Ekurhuleni believes only a bold decision to call for the dissolution of the city's council can save residents ...
EFF and ANC come to blows in Ekurhuleni amid service delivery ... (Daily Maverick)
If they can't make a decision, I will make a decision,” Executive mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana told Daily Maverick on Friday, 1 March 2024, after a scuffle between ...
Eskom gears up to implement rolling blackouts in parts of Ekurhuleni ... (SABC News)
Power utility and Ekurhuleni have locked horns about load shedding before, with Eskom taking control of power outages in the past. Eskom Gauteng Spokesperson, ...
Councillors' conduct to be addressed following collapsed Ekurhuleni ... (Eyewitness News)
Violence broke out between EFF and ANC councillors ahead of the session hearing arguments for and against the removal of mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana.
ANC, EFF point fingers at each other over Ekurhuleni council brawl (News24)
The provincial leadership of the ANC and EFF have each given their versions of what led to the violence in the Ekurhuleni council chambers on Thursday.
EFF accuses ANC councillors of 'thuggish behaviour' in Ekurhuleni (Jacaranda FM)
The EFF in Gauteng has defended the conduct of its members in the Ekurhuleni council following Thursday's chaos.
Howard Feldman | Ekurhuleni may mean 'place of peace', but ... (News24)
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