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Merafong Celebrates Success of 2025 Mayoral Games
The 2025 Mayoral Games Tournament , held on Saturday, 8 November 2025 , brought together athletes, coaches, and community members from across Merafong City in a vibrant display of sportsmanship, teamwork, and community pride. The event marked another successful milestone in promoting youth development, healthy living, and social unity through sport. Image: Merafong City Acknowledgement and Appreciation: The Executive Mayor of Merafong City , Cllr. Nozuko Best , extended her

Karen Scheepers
Nov 112 min read


Merafong City Condemns Vandalism at Khutsong South Cemetery and Implements Security Measures
The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued an official response following a serious act of vandalism at the Khutsong South Cemetery on Sunday, 2 November 2025 . The incident resulted in extensive damage to more than 200 headstones , causing widespread distress among residents and affected families. The Municipality expressed deep regret over the event and outlined steps being taken to prevent future occurrences. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Details of the Incident: A

Karen Scheepers
Nov 52 min read


Merafong City Urges Public Cooperation to Ensure Safe and Uninterrupted Water Delivery
The Merafong City Local Municipality has appealed to residents for cooperation in allowing municipal water tankers to operate without interference. The appeal follows recent disruptions in Kokosi , where the movement of water trucks was temporarily obstructed, affecting water supply to local schools and clinics. The municipality issued the notice on 5 November 2025 , emphasising the importance of calm engagement and community support to maintain essential services. Image: Th

Karen Scheepers
Nov 52 min read


Merafong City Marks a Day of Milestones and Awareness: Roads Handover, Youth Achievement, and Health Empowerment
Merafong City stands tall in celebration of progress, pride, and purpose. From infrastructure development to sporting excellence and health awareness, the city continues to embody its Re-Imaging Merafong Vision 2035 , a vision of building an economically sustainable, community-oriented, and safe city for all . Image: Merafong City Roads and Stormwater Project Handover – Khutsong Ward 2 The Executive Mayor, Cllr Nozuko Best, together with the MMC for Roads, Stormwater and Publ

Karen Scheepers
Oct 312 min read


Merafong City: Executive Mayor Leads Joint Operation to Enforce By-Laws and Strengthen Community Safety
The Executive Mayor of the Merafong City Local Municipality, Cllr Nozuko Best, led a comprehensive enforcement operation aimed at upholding municipal by-laws and ensuring compliance with the Credit Control Policy. The initiative formed part of the municipality’s broader strategy to strengthen governance, promote accountability, and improve service delivery across communities. Mayor Best was joined by several Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), including MMC Moyeni (Finan

Karen Scheepers
Oct 242 min read


Merafong Executive Mayor Sends Encouragement to the Matric Class of 2025
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

Karen Scheepers
Oct 211 min read


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
Oct 202 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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