Crumbling Ground Beneath Merafong’s Progress Carletonville and Khutsong, two major towns in the Merafong City Local Municipality, are facing an escalating environmental and infrastructural threat. Unrepaired sinkholes near their main water reservoirs are not only endangering critical infrastructure but also delaying major development projects that could create thousands of jobs. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Carletonville Reservoir: A Risk to the Water Network At the Carleto

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

A Season of Giving Returns to the Heart of the Community The festive spirit is once again set to shine bright across Carletonville and Fochville as Gladiator Community Protection launches its annual Christmas Drive , an initiative dedicated to spreading joy, compassion, and hope during the holiday season. Each year, this heartwarming project brings together local residents, schools, and businesses to support those in need, from vulnerable children to the elderly and disabled

A Message of Confidence and Hope The Executive Mayor of Merafong City Local Municipality , Cllr. Nozuko Best , has extended heartfelt good wishes to all matriculants of the Class of 2025 as they begin their final examinations. Her message, themed under the municipality’s “Re-Imagining Merafong Vision 2035,” celebrates determination, resilience, and the limitless potential of young people who are shaping the future. “This is a defining moment in your academic journey, a time

Celebrating Compassion in Education A wave of pride swept through Kokosi Primary School as Dipuo Qupe , one of its most dedicated educators, was named Best Soul Buddies Facilitator for the Gauteng West region . The award was presented during a ceremony held at Westgold Primary School in Randfontein , recognising teachers who go above and beyond to instill values of empathy, teamwork, and community-mindedness in their learners. For Qupe, who has been part of the Soul Buddies

Motorsport fans in Merafong were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience as the iconic Red Bull Formula One Racing Car made a special stop at the Engen Garage, Corner Palladium and Fluorspar Streets , on 11 October 2025 . The visit turned an ordinary Saturday morning into a high-octane celebration of engineering excellence, speed, and global racing culture. A Global Icon Meets Local Excitement The arrival of the Red Bull Racing car drew curious crowds from across the West

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