The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued an official response to allegations made by the Greater Fochville Water Crisis Forum in a media release dated 12 November 2025. The municipality states that the claims circulated by the forum are misleading, defamatory, and misrepresent the legal matters currently before the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The latest statement was released on 14 November 2025. Clarification on Legal Proceedings According to the municipality, its