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Merafong City Faces Strained Water Supply Amid 40% Restrictions
The Municipality of Merafong City has issued a comprehensive update on the ongoing water supply challenges, following restrictions...

Karen Scheepers
1 day ago2 min read


Weekly Pulse: From Social Grant Security to Sports Glory, Festivals, and Community Spirit.
A Week of National Pride and Local Resilience As September begins, South Africa is buzzing with stories of progress, perseverance, and...

Karen Scheepers
4 days ago7 min read


Merafong City Launches Youth iMbizo to Empower Young Voices
The Merafong City Local Municipality has kickstarted a series of Youth iMbizos aimed at empowering young people, giving them a platform...

Karen Scheepers
6 days ago2 min read


Merafong City Launches 2025 Mayoral Games with Expanded Sporting Codes
The spirit of unity and healthy living was at the forefront as Merafong City officially launched the 2025 Mayoral Games at the...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 12 min read


Tourism Monitors Programme Offers Youth Opportunities in Conservation and Tourism
Young South Africans passionate about tourism and the environment are being offered an opportunity to gain valuable training and work...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 12 min read


SASSA Rolls Out Mandatory Biometric Enrolment for Social Grant Beneficiaries from 1 September 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially launched a new digital enrolment system requiring all beneficiaries and...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 12 min read


Weekly Pulse: Hydrogen Breakthroughs, Rising Crime, Local Triumphs, and Community Spirit Shine Across Our Region
Your comprehensive weekly round-up of national highlights, local updates, community initiatives, and inspiring stories from across our...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 296 min read


Buy With Confidence: Why Verified Dealers on Smartstart Are the Way to Go
In today’s fast-paced world, buying a car online is no longer a luxury, it’s a smart choice. At Smartstart , we’re making it safer,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 292 min read


South Africa Confronts a Surge in Crime: House Break-Ins and Gender Violence Hit Close to Home
South Africa continues to face one of the highest crime rates in the world. Despite occasional dips in police-reported statistics, the...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 285 min read


Weekly Pulse – A Week of Progress, Heritage, and Community Spirit
This week’s Weekly Pulse brings together a vibrant mix of local and regional updates that showcase our communities at their most...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 227 min read


Merafong at a Crossroads: An Independent Look at the 2025 State of the City Address
Yesterday, the Carletonville Civic Centre hosted the much-anticipated State of the City Address 2025 (SOCA) , delivered by Executive...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 223 min read


Historic First Electricity Switch-On Brings Power to Khutsong South Extensions 5
In a landmark moment for Merafong City Local Municipality, electricity has been officially switched on for the first time in Khutsong...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 202 min read


Temporary Road Closures Announced for State of the City Address
The Merafong City Local Municipality has confirmed that temporary road closures will be implemented in Carletonville to accommodate the...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 201 min read


Weekly Pulse: Celebrating Community Spirit and Progress Across Our Region - 15 Augustus
This week’s Weekly Pulse takes you across the vibrant tapestry of our communities, from national adventures and cultural milestones to...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 157 min read


Overview of Wards in Merafong City Local Municipality
The Merafong City Local Municipality (Gauteng Province) is divided into multiple wards, each represented by an elected ward councillor....

Karen Scheepers
Aug 153 min read


Staged Power Return Underway as Frikkie Substation Upgrade Nears Completion in Merafong City Local Municipality
Residents of Welverdiend, Elijah Barayi and Khutsong Extension 5 have begun to see electricity returning following a multi-step...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 42 min read


The Go-To Guy Expands to Klerksdorp and Carletonville
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Local support just got a whole lot closer. If you’ve ever wished there was one easy place to find trusted services,...

Yolandi Botes
Aug 42 min read


Overview of Carletonville Hospital
Carletonville Hospital is a government-funded district hospital located in Carletonville, a mining town in Merafong City (West Rand...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 307 min read


Rand Water Supply Cut Causes Widespread Disruption in Merafong City
On 28 July 2025, residents across Merafong City woke to a sudden halt in their water supply after Rand Water interrupted deliveries to...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 292 min read


Merafong City Local Municipality: Overview & Contact Details
Merafong City Local Municipality (MCLM), formally designated as a Category B municipality under South Africa’s Municipal Structures Act,...

Karen Scheepers
Jul 295 min read
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