In a moving display of compassion and solidarity, Merafong City Local Municipality hosted a successful Breast Cancer Awareness Month event, bringing together survivors, families, and community members to promote education, early detection, and emotional support. The event underscored the municipality’s ongoing commitment to building a health-conscious and caring community. Image: Merafong City A Day of Learning and Hope: Throughout the day, residents gathered to participate i

Merafong City Local Municipality ended Transport Month 2025 on a high note with the official handover of the completed Roads and Stormwater Project (Phase 8A)  in Khutsong Ward 2. The event, led by Executive Mayor Cllr Nozuko Best , marked a significant step forward in improving local infrastructure and advancing the Re-Imaging Merafong Vision 2035 . Image: Merafong City Leadership and Participation: The milestone ceremony was attended by key municipal leaders, including MMC

🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ Net na die kort vakansie het die atlete van SB Atletiekklub geen tyd gemors nie, hul het met ywer en trots deelgeneem aan die gesogte Wildeklawer Grey/Oranje Atletiekbyeenkoms in Bloemfontein, gehou oor die naweek van 17 Oktober 2025. Teen van die land se top mededingers het hulle nie net hul plek gevat nie, maar medaljes en ereplekke huis toe gebring! Image: Hoërskool Fochville 🥇 Medalje-Oes vir Fochies Kevin de Br

💼 💼 💼 💼 💼 💼 💼 💼 💼 💼 Badirile Secondary School is beaming with pride as several of its top achievers have scored 80% and above in Business Studies! These learners have shown what’s possible when hard work meets determination, and the results speak for themselves. Image: Badirile Secondary School 🌟 A Celebration of Excellence Achieving 80%+ in a subject as demanding as Business Studies is no small feat. It requires consistent effort, strong analytical thinking, and a

On Saturday, 1 November 2025, the Springboks powered their way to a punishing 61-7 victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium in London, launching their five-Test European tour with both authority and ambition. In slippery, rain-soaked conditions, South Africa scored eight tries (plus a penalty try), demonstrating a familiar blend of physical dominance, precision execution and depth across the squad. The win sent a clear message to their upcoming opponents, France, Italy, Ireland

The Proteas Women have etched their names in cricketing history, concluding the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 as runners-up after a thrilling final against hosts India at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Despite falling short by 52 runs in the title decider, South Africa’s campaign will be remembered as a story of courage, resilience, and record-breaking brilliance. A Journey That Redefined South African Women’s Cricket For the first time ever, South Africa

⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ Carleton Jones High School is beaming with pride as one of its own, Shaun Els, reaches a major milestone in his football journey. From weekend tournaments to national recognition, Shaun’s path is a testament to talent, dedication, and perseverance. Image: Carleton Jones High School 🏆 Rising Through the Ranks Shaun’s football journey began on local pitches, where his skills quickly caught attention. He soon found himself competing in the Gauteng Development League,

South Africa’s pulse beats strong this week, from the Proteas Women’s historic rise on the world stage to cities and towns building resilience through unity, service, and spirit. Across Potchefstroom, Ikageng, Klerksdorp, and Carletonville, communities are working, competing, creating, and caring. This edition of The Weekly Pulse  captures those stories of perseverance, performance, and purpose that define our shared journey forward. National South Africa Set for Semi-Final S

Merafong City stands tall in celebration of progress, pride, and purpose. From infrastructure development to sporting excellence and health awareness, the city continues to embody its Re-Imaging Merafong Vision 2035 , a vision of building an economically sustainable, community-oriented, and safe city for all . Image: Merafong City Roads and Stormwater Project Handover – Khutsong Ward 2 The Executive Mayor, Cllr Nozuko Best, together with the MMC for Roads, Stormwater and Publ

This past week in Carletonville and surrounding areas reflected a dynamic blend of community involvement, serious service delivery concerns, and noteworthy individual achievements. From parental training sessions in Khutsong to worsening water shortages and new environmental disputes, residents experienced a mixture of progress, frustration, and inspiration. The following report provides a detailed overview of key events that shaped the community between October 22 and 28, 20

South Africa have reached their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final , breaking their long-standing semi-final curse with a commanding 125-run victory over England  in Guwahati on Wednesday. It was a performance for the ages, built on captain Laura Wolvaardt’s record-breaking 169  and sealed by Marizanne Kapp’s devastating five-wicket haul , as the Proteas women wrote their names into cricketing history. Wolvaardt’s Masterclass: A Captain’s Knock of Pure Class Batti

South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt  produced one of the greatest innings in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history during the semi-final against England at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati . Her magnificent 169 off 143 balls , featuring 20 fours and 4 sixes , not only anchored the Proteas’ innings but also rewrote record books, lifting South Africa to a commanding 319/7 in 50 overs  and putting them one step closer to a maiden World Cup final. Leading from the Front From the f

The Greater Fochville Water Crisis Committee  has issued an urgent public appeal highlighting deteriorating conditions at Retilie Primary School  and nearby clinics in Kokosi , where severe water shortages have left pupils and residents facing alarming sanitation and health challenges. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 🚨 Water Crisis at Local Schools and Clinics According to the committee, Retilie Primary School  has reached a point of crisis. Toilets cannot be flushed due to t

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Wonderfontein Voere/Feeds in Carletonville hou weer sy jaarlikse Wonderfontein Plaasfees op Saterdag, 29 November 2025 van 08:00 tot 17:00. Dis een van daai lekker dorp-feeste waar almal van die omgewing opdaag, kinders, oumas, tannies met koeksisters en ouens wat sommer net vir die biertent kom. Vir die kinders – spring, ry en lag Die jongspan gaan nie eers tyd hê om te vra “hoe lank nog?” nie. Daar’s springkastele wat wag vir daai energie, en vir die meer avontuurlustiges i

The Build-A-Life Foundation  is calling on the Carletonville community to come together in the spirit of giving through its 2nd Annual Christmas Lunch for the Homeless . The initiative aims to provide warm meals, clothing, and essential items  to those in need, ensuring that everyone experiences the love and warmth of the festive season. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 🧡 Call for Donations Help bring joy to our community’s homeless this Christmas! You can make a difference by

The community of Carletonville  is taking a stand against substance abuse through the province-wide #TswaDaar Campaign , a major initiative led by the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG)  to support individuals and families affected by addiction. The campaign officially came to life at the Khutsong Multipurpose Community Centre  in Carletonville, where healthcare teams were on the ground providing essential services  to residents. These included dental care, general health sc

With the group stage now complete, South Africa’s campaign in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has entered its most crucial phase. Having secured qualification, the Proteas will now face off against England women’s cricket team in the first semi-final on 29 October 2025  at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. This is a do-or-die match and the pathway to the trophy has never been clearer. Image: Cricket South Africa Securing the Semi-Final Spot South Africa ended the league sta

The Merafong Service Delivery Crisis Committee (MSDCF) led a large-scale community shutdown march on 24 October 2025 , drawing hundreds of residents from Carletonville, Fochville, Kokosi, Khutsong, and surrounding areas. The peaceful yet firm demonstration aimed to demand decisive action from national government authorities over long-standing allegations of corruption, maladministration, and service delivery collapse in the Merafong City Local Municipality. Peaceful March, Wi

Crumbling Ground Beneath Merafong’s Progress Carletonville and Khutsong, two major towns in the Merafong City Local Municipality, are facing an escalating environmental and infrastructural threat. Unrepaired sinkholes near their main water reservoirs are not only endangering critical infrastructure but also delaying major development projects that could create thousands of jobs. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Carletonville Reservoir: A Risk to the Water Network At the Carleto