The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued an urgent update to residents regarding severe water shortages across the region. According to the latest public notice dated 12 November 2025, the municipal water system is operating at only 15% capacity  due to low inflow pressure  and continuing supply restrictions  from the bulk supplier. The situation has led to depleted reservoir levels and widespread outages, particularly in high-lying communities. Image: The Go-To Guy Cr

Local development initiatives took centre stage on Friday, 7 November 2025, when Our Town Fochville (OTF) welcomed business leaders and community stakeholders to a Business Breakfast at Losberg Lodge. Held in the scenic Losberg mountains, the event provided an opportunity to share OTF’s recent achievements, strengthen partnerships, and outline future plans aimed at fostering long-term growth in Fochville. Image: Our Town - Fochville  A Gathering with Purpose in a Scenic Setti

Residents of Kokosi and Fochville are preparing for a peaceful march to Rand Water as water shortages continue to affect large parts of the community. The demonstration, scheduled for Friday, 14 November 2025, forms part of ongoing efforts by local residents to highlight the severity of the water crisis in the area. The event has been organised by the Greater Fochville Water Crisis Committee, which has confirmed full compliance with all legal requirements for the public actio

🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓 Laerskool Oos-Driefontein is proud to announce the newly elected Representative Council of Learners (RCL) for the 2025/26 school year!  Image: Laerskool Oos-Driefontein To our new RCL members, we extend our heartfelt congratulations as you step into this exciting chapter of leadership. You have been chosen not just for your potential, but for your character, responsibility, and the example you set for your peers. 🌟 May your term be one of: Fairness 🤝

🎓 🎉📍 🎓 🎉📍 🎓 🎉📍 Met 'n indrukwekkende gemiddeld van 79,1%, het Morné Ainsley die Dux-leerder van die matriekklas van 2025 geword, ’n ongelooflike prestasie wat akademiese uitnemendheid én sportprestasie op nasionale vlak kombineer. Image: Hoërskool Carletonville 🏅 Akademiese Toekennings Silwer Akademiese Erepenning Erekleure – Akademie Beste prestasies in:• Afrikaans Huistaal (81%)• Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal (80,7%) • Wiskunde (78%)• RTT (76,3%)• Rekeningkunde (

The 2025 Mayoral Games Tournament , held on Saturday, 8 November 2025 , brought together athletes, coaches, and community members from across Merafong City  in a vibrant display of sportsmanship, teamwork, and community pride. The event marked another successful milestone in promoting youth development, healthy living, and social unity through sport. Image: Merafong City Acknowledgement and Appreciation: The Executive Mayor of Merafong City , Cllr. Nozuko Best , extended her

🎓🌟🎓🌟🎓🌟🎓🌟🎓🌟 Op ‘n gedenkwaardige aand tydens Laerskool Fochville se Prestasie Aand, is ons Hoofleiers vir 2026 met trots aangekondig. Hierdie belangrike oomblik vorm deel van ons tradisie om leierskap, waardes en trots by ons jong leerders te bevorder. Image:  Laerskool Fochville Baie geluk aan ons splinternuwe Hoofleiers van 2026! Mag julle nuwe rol vol wysheid, moed, empatie en vreugde wees. Julle is rolmodelle vir ander en ons glo dat julle die skool se waardes me

In a stirring display of resilience and precision, the Springboks stunned France 32-17 at a heaving Stade de France, celebrating Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test  and Rassie Erasmus’s 50th as head coach  with a performance that defied logic and expectation. Reduced to 14 men for nearly an hour after Lood de Jager’s red card, South Africa produced one of the defining victories of the season, outscoring their hosts 19-3 in the second half to register their ninth win in ten matches agai

There’s something brewing, or rather, freezing, every Wednesday at the Crocodilian Hotel & Restaurant, just seven kilometres outside Fochville. Known for its mix of luxury accommodation, private functions, and lively restaurant and bar, the venue is introducing a weekly reason to gather the girls for a relaxed evening out. Midweek Made Easy The deal is straightforward and, frankly, quite lekker: R225 gets you a selected pizza and one frozen cocktail. No confusing combos or hi

Sporting triumphs, civic progress, and community colour light up South Africa’s week of action. From the roar of stadiums to the buzz of mall aisles, this week showcased South Africa’s unbeatable energy and diversity. The Proteas and Springboks reminded the world of our sporting might, municipalities rolled out tangible service improvements, and local communities celebrated art, compassion, and culture in equal measure. Even as Movember moustaches meet Black Friday madness, t

Carletonville and the greater Merafong region experienced a turbulent yet inspiring week marked by civic activism, serious crime incidents, and meaningful acts of compassion. While residents took to the streets demanding accountability from local government, others united for charity, sportsmanship, and community outreach. Law enforcement operations also brought breakthroughs, underscoring both the region’s challenges and resilience. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Public Safe

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Op 17 Oktober het die matrieks van 2025 by Hoërskool Fochville hul laaste groet gegee tydens ’n besonderse kerkdiens by die Hervormde Kerk Fochville. Hierdie seremonie het nie net die einde van ’n hoofstuk gemerk nie, maar ook ’n viering van herinneringe, groei en die gemeenskap wat saamgekom het om die klas van 2025 te erken. Image:  Hoërskool Fochville 🌍 Inspirerende Woorde, Lewenslesse en ’n Uitnodiging tot Verskil Die predikant het ’n diepgaande bood

Motorists across South Africa are already feeling some relief following the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) ’s recent announcement of a fuel price decrease, which came into effect on 5 November . The adjustment brings welcome savings for drivers, transport operators, and businesses, offering a break from months of fluctuating and often rising fuel costs. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The Fuel Price Breakdown The DMRE confirmed the following reductions acros

Renewed Energy in Democratic Participation The Electoral Commission (IEC) has shared encouraging progress on preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 Local Government Elections, highlighting an upswing in voter registrations and increased use of digital tools. The latest briefing in Pretoria revealed a growing enthusiasm for civic engagement, particularly among younger citizens who are taking advantage of online registration platforms. Tracking Voter Registration Trends Between

🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 The stage is set, the stakes are high, and the Proteas are ready to roar. After falling just short in a nail-biting first ODI, South Africa heads into today’s clash against Pakistan with one goal, to fight back and even the series. The first match showed moments of brilliance, but also highlighted key areas the team will be looking to sharpen: middle-order stability, death-over bowling, and seizing momentum in the final overs. Image: Cricket Sout

🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏 The stage was set in Faisalabad for the opening One Day International between South Africa and Pakistan, and it did not disappoint. A tightly contested match saw momentum swing multiple times before Pakistan edged home with just 2 wickets in hand. Image: Cricket South Africa 🏏 South Africa’s Innings: Steady Start, Spirited Fight Batting first on a tricky pitch offering plenty of turn, South Africa posted 263 all out in 49.1 overs. The innings had a p

The Merafong City Local Municipality  has issued an official response following a serious act of vandalism at the Khutsong South Cemetery  on Sunday, 2 November 2025 . The incident resulted in extensive damage to more than 200 headstones , causing widespread distress among residents and affected families. The Municipality expressed deep regret over the event and outlined steps being taken to prevent future occurrences. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Details of the Incident: A

The Merafong City Local Municipality  has appealed to residents for cooperation in allowing municipal water tankers to operate without interference. The appeal follows recent disruptions in Kokosi , where the movement of water trucks was temporarily obstructed, affecting water supply to local schools and clinics. The municipality issued the notice on 5 November 2025 , emphasising the importance of calm engagement and community support to maintain essential services. Image: Th

🔔 🔔🔔 🔔🔔 🔔🔔 🔔🔔 🔔🔔 🔔 Op 16 Oktober 2025 het die matrieks van Hoërskool Fochville hul finale groet gegee, nie net aan die skooldae nie, maar aan ’n hoofstuk gevul met herinneringe, groei en vriendskap. Die geliefde kloklui-seremonie het plaasgevind by die simboliese Danie Theron-monument, ’n geskiedkundige plek vol betekenis en trots.  Image: Hoërskool Fochville 🎓 ’n Seremonie van Hart en Hoop Met die klank van die klok wat deur die lug dra, het elke leerder ’n tree

Residents of Khutsong South in Carletonville  are grappling with shock and outrage following the deliberate vandalism of more than 40 tombstones  at the Khutsong Cemetery (Extension 4)  over the weekend. The incident, which occurred during the night of Saturday, 1 November 2025 , has deeply affected families and reignited calls for improved security at local cemeteries. Details of the Incident: The targeted destruction left tombstones, some dating back to 2010, smashed and sc