City of Ekurhuleni: News, Events, and Community Updates

The City of Ekurhuleni, a metropolitan municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, encompassing towns like Germiston, Boksburg, and Kempton Park. It's one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the country, home to over 4 million people and a hub for church communities, social services, and local events. If you live here, you know how quickly things change—whether it’s a new SASSA grant payment date, a church outreach in Katlehong, or traffic updates on the N12. This isn’t just another city on the map. It’s where your kids go to school, your aunt goes to church, and your neighbor waits for the monthly grant to land.

The SASSA, South Africa’s social grant system that supports millions of families, including many in Ekurhuleni. Also known as the South African Social Security Agency, it’s the lifeline for pensioners, disability grant recipients, and caregivers across the East Rand. When SASSA announced the R10 increase in October 2025, it wasn’t just a number—it meant extra bread, school shoes, or medicine for families here. And when the police cracked down on tinted glass permits in nearby Edo and Kaduna, residents in Ekurhuleni took notice. Local laws affect daily life, even if they’re not made here.

Churches in Ekurhuleni aren’t just buildings with steeples. They’re community centers. They host food drives, youth programs, and prayer meetings that draw hundreds every Sunday. Whether it’s a Full Gospel Church service in Springs or a prayer rally in Alberton, faith moves here. That’s why this hub collects news that matters to people like you—updates on local events, spiritual messages from pastors in the area, and how national policies like POPIA or grant changes hit home. You won’t find fluff here. Just real stories from real streets.

You’ll find posts here about things that actually happen in and around Ekurhuleni—not distant politics or celebrity drama. You’ll see how SASSA’s changes ripple through townships, how church events bring people together, and how local issues like transport, safety, and grants shape everyday life. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, this collection gives you the facts you need to stay informed, connected, and grounded in what matters most.