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Rand Water March Set to Proceed as Kokosi and Fochville Residents Mobilise Over Ongoing Water Crisis
Residents of Kokosi and Fochville are preparing for a peaceful march to Rand Water as water shortages continue to affect large parts of the community. The demonstration, scheduled for Friday, 14 November 2025, forms part of ongoing efforts by local residents to highlight the severity of the water crisis in the area. The event has been organised by the Greater Fochville Water Crisis Committee, which has confirmed full compliance with all legal requirements for the public actio

Karen Scheepers
Nov 132 min read


JB Marks Municipality Ramps Up Service Delivery While Managing Major Water Infrastructure Emergency
The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its latest daily progress report, highlighting steady progress across core service departments while grappling with an unprecedented water-infrastructure crisis that has left several reservoirs at critical levels. Image: JB Marks 🛣️ Roads and Infrastructure: Progress Despite Weather Setbacks The Road Patching Unit , led by supervisors Masilo Bennett Isaka and Gift Lebele , achieved strong results on Motshwaro Lekoma Street desp

Karen Scheepers
Oct 293 min read


Merafong Municipality Highlights Action Plan Following Fochville Water Protest
The Executive Mayor of Merafong City Local Municipality, together with representatives from the Gauteng Provincial Government, has...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 252 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 221 min read


From Service Drives to Sewer Strains: A Week of Highs and Lows in Matlosana
Matlosana residents have witnessed a whirlwind of developments over the past week. From innovative community outreach to pressing...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 123 min read
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