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Protest Over Water Crisis Brings N12 and R500 to a Standstill
Residents of Kokosi in Merafong have reached breaking point, taking their frustration to the streets in a large-scale protest that shook...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Kokosi Shutdown Planned Amid Water Crisis
A community meeting was held at Imfundo Secondary School on 18 September to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Merafong City. The...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Municipality Responds to Carletonville Hospital Water Supply Concerns
The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued a response to recent media reports alleging severe water shortages at Carletonville...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Weekly Pulse: Stories That Shaped Our Communities
From national triumphs on the sports field to local service delivery challenges and inspiring community events, this week’s news once...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 19, 20259 min read


Weekly News: Carletonville & Merafong Community Round-Up
The past week has brought a mix of challenges, resilience, and inspiring stories across Carletonville, Fochville, Khutsong, and...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 18, 20256 min read


Water Supply Challenges Continue Across Merafong: Tankers Deployed to Affected Areas
Communities in Fochville, Kokosi, Wedela, and surrounding areas continue to face water shortages as reservoir levels remain critically...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Frikkie Substation Repairs Face Extended Timelines After Severe Damage
Repairs to the Frikkie Substation in Merafong City are expected to take longer than initially planned after technical teams uncovered...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Goudwesskool nooi goedgekeurde leerders na Inligtingsdag / Opedag
🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓 Carletonville - 19 September 2025 (09:00–11:30). Goudwesskool hou ’n Inligtingsdag / Opedag vir leerders wat...

Yolandi Botes
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Weekly Pulse: Service, Spirit, and Stories Shaping Our Communities
12 September 2025 From national milestones in sport and awareness drives to local service delivery updates, cultural highlights, and...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 12, 20257 min read


Carletonville Faces Project Delays, Unpaid Accounts, and Unmarked Sinkhole
Last week in Carletonville, several pressing municipal challenges came under the spotlight. From stalled development projects to concerns...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 10, 20252 min read


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
Sep 8, 20252 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
Sep 5, 20257 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
Sep 3, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 29, 20256 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 29, 20252 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 28, 20255 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 22, 20257 min read
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