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Merafong Water Crisis Deepens Amid Payment Non-Compliance and Rand Water Restrictions
The Merafong City Local Municipality issued a Public Notice on December 7, 2025, informing residents that the water supply situation across the municipality remained critical. This severe status is attributed to ongoing bulk water restrictions implemented by Rand Water. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Financial and Operational Challenges Rand Water reduced bulk supply to Merafong by 40% due to the Municipality’s non-compliance with the agreed debt repayment plan. This restrict

Karen Scheepers
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Merafong Municipality Warns of Critical Water Supply Levels as System Operates at 15% Capacity
The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued an urgent update to residents regarding severe water shortages across the region. According to the latest public notice dated 12 November 2025, the municipal water system is operating at only 15% capacity due to low inflow pressure and continuing supply restrictions from the bulk supplier. The situation has led to depleted reservoir levels and widespread outages, particularly in high-lying communities. Image: The Go-To Guy Cr

Karen Scheepers
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Water Crisis Deepens in Merafong City
Municipal notice reveals dangerously low reservoir levels and emergency water supply measures A City Under Strain Residents of Merafong City are grappling with an escalating water supply crisis, as the municipality announced on 25 October 2025 that system capacity has dropped to a critical 34.38% . The situation, confirmed in an official public notice, highlights a growing emergency that affects several key areas, including Fochville, Carletonville, Khutsong, and Kokosi , wh

Karen Scheepers
Oct 27, 20253 min read


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
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