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Merafong Residents Mobilise for Shutdown Over Service Delivery Failures
Growing Frustration Sparks Action Residents of the Merafong City Local Municipality are preparing for a mass shutdown on 24 October 2025 , calling for immediate intervention in what they describe as years of failed service delivery, corruption, and governance breakdowns. The protest, organised by the Merafong Service Delivery Crisis Forum (MSDCF) , aims to send a united message to national and provincial leaders that local communities can no longer tolerate administrative ne

Karen Scheepers
12 hours ago2 min read


Merafong City Celebrates Arbor Day While Refuting Social Media Claims
Merafong City Local Municipality marked Arbor Day 2025 alongside Heritage Day, blending environmental action with cultural celebration....

Karen Scheepers
Sep 262 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


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


Merafong City and Gauteng CoGTA Agree on Turnaround Strategy
On 12 August 2025, the Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Merafong City Local Municipality...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 132 min read


Executive Mayor of Merafong Joins President Ramaphosa at Launch of Major Water Purification Infrastructure
On Friday, 8 August 2025, the Executive Mayor of Merafong City Local Municipality joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in Vereeniging for the...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 112 min read


Majority of Frikkie Substation Areas Back Online; Elijah Barayi Still Awaits Restoration
On 4 August 2025, Merafong City Local Municipality announced that electricity has been fully reinstated to Welverdiend and Khutsong...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 52 min read
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