Overview of Wards in Merafong City Local Municipality
- Karen Scheepers
- Aug 15
- 3 min read
The Merafong City Local Municipality (Gauteng Province) is divided into multiple wards, each represented by an elected ward councillor. These wards are defined by the Municipal Demarcation Board and generally follow roads, natural landmarks, and community boundaries. Below is a structured guide to four wards within this municipal area, including essential boundary roads, prominent landmarks, and guidance on how to locate current councillor information.
Ward 1 – Northern and Western Peri-Urban Belt
Approximate boundaries:
Encompasses the rural and peri-urban area north of Carletonville, extending toward Holfontein. Boundaries trace parts of the R500 and R41, with southern edges approaching Khutsong and Carletonville.Key landmarks: Includes sections of the West Wits goldfield and access corridor to Mponeng Mine, among the deepest in the world.Transport arteries: R500, R41, and local feeder roads connecting to the Carletonville central area.
Representation:
DA PR-council contact (as shown on DA’s public maps): Charmaine Kgakatse.
Key health
The Fountain Private Hospital, R500/Annan Rd, Carletonville (24-hour Emergency; private).
Education (nearby access into town)
Laerskool Jongspan, 30 Vaal St, Carletonville.
Sports & recreation
Carletonville Sports Complex (Onyx Dr/Paul Kruger St).
Abe Bailey Nature Reserve (north of Khutsong, bordering the ward approach).
Libraries (nearest)
Carletonville Public Library, Beryl St .
Ward 2 – Khutsong South Inner Grid
Approximate boundaries:
Covers the Khutsong South area contained by Station Street to the southeast and Welverdiend Road to the northwest, including internal streets such as Chris Hani, Codesa, and Adelaide Tambo.Key landmarks: The Khutsong South Library and community facilities near Station Street; Abe Bailey Nature Reserve nearby to the west/northwest.Transport arteries: Station Street, Welverdiend Road, and connections to R501 toward Carletonville.
Representation:
DA PR-councillor: Charmaine Kgakatse.
Key health
Khutsong Community Health Centre (CHC), 5961 Morake St, Khutsong.
Khutsong Main Clinic, Khutsong Ext 1.
Education (examples within the grid)
Hlanganani Primary School, Ext 3, Khutsong.
Relebogile Secondary School, Cnr Moeketsi & Mojao, Khutsong South.
Sports & recreation
Khutsong Stadium, Raphadi St.
Libraries
Khutsong South Library, 497 Moeti St, Khutsong South.
Ward 3 – Khutsong West toward Welverdiend
Approximate boundaries:
Includes the western edges of Khutsong extending toward Welverdiend; major streets include Kumalo, Letsie, Motiane, and Semenya.Key landmarks: Abe Bailey Nature Reserve, and residential interfaces stepping into Welverdiend.Transport arteries: Welverdiend Road feeding into Station Street and R501.
Representation:
DA PR-councillor: Charmaine Kgakatse.
Key health (nearby)
Khutsong CHC/Main Clinic (see Ward 2), serving the wider Khutsong area.
Education
Badirile Secondary School, 3957 Nxumalo Rd, Khutsong.
Sports & recreation
Khutsong Stadium (shared amenity for Khutsong wards).
Abe Bailey Nature Reserve on the northern edge.
Libraries (nearest)
Khutsong South Library (Moeti St); Carletonville Public Library (Beryl St).
Ward 4 – Eastern Khutsong Extensions
Approximate boundaries:
Covers Khutsong’s residential extensions on the eastern side; streets include Leon Mogotle, Dlamini, and Mzwazwa among others. Boundaries align with built edges and drainage channels.Key landmarks: Local community venues and places of worship, such as the Seventh-Day Adventist Church cluster.Transport arteries: Local grid tying into main Khutsong roads and the R501 corridor.
Representation:
DA PR-councillor: Welile Fihla.
Key health (nearest within Khutsong)
Khutsong East Clinic and Khutsong West Clinic (public).
Education (examples in/near the extensions)
Hlanganani Primary School, Ext 3.
Relebogile Secondary School, Khutsong South.
Sports & recreation
Local playfields; Khutsong Stadium nearby for larger fixtures.
Libraries
Khutsong South Library (Moeti St).
Finding Councillor and Party Information across Parties
IEC Official Tool – “Who is My Ward Councillor?”
Authoritative for the current elected ward councillor’s name and party. Choose Gauteng → Merafong City → corresponding ward.
DA Public Ward Map
Shows PR-councillors the DA has assigned for each ward area (not necessarily the elected councillor). This can be useful for party contact details but not for official representation.
Merafong City Local Municipality Website
Lists municipal leadership including mayor, MMCs, and contact pages—but doesn’t provide a ward-by-ward breakdown.
Other Political Parties (ANC, EFF, VF+, etc.)
Party websites or local caucus notices may mention ward leaders; for accurate, current representation refer to the IEC lookup.
Final Thoughts
This revised structure presents the wards clearly under the Merafong City Local Municipality banner, with each section demarcated by boundaries, roads, landmarks, and representation routes. It provides a helpful orientation for residents and administrators alike, without privileging any single party's names or positions, while still offering pathways to contact or verify current councillors using official sources.
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