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Carletonville News Digest: 30 January 2026
The final ten days of January have seen a dramatic escalation in local tensions. As infrastructure continues to fail, the community is demanding answers from a municipal leadership that has remained largely silent in the face of tragedy and geological threats. Infrastructure: The Reservoir Sinkhole Crisis On January 21, 2026 , a new sinkhole was discovered just four meters from the newly built Khutsong Reservoir . A Gaping Threat: While the surface opening is currently only

Karen Scheepers
Jan 306 min read


Carletonville Weekly News: Community Triumphs and Urgent Local Challenges Dominate Headlines
The past two weeks in the Carletonville and Merafong area have presented a contrast between notable community triumphs and pressing municipal challenges. While local talent received high recognition and community action plans gained momentum, residents continue to grapple with essential service failures and ongoing safety concerns, including a major road collapse and persistent criminal activity. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations ⚽ Wedela Police Use Soccer to Raise Awareness Aga

Karen Scheepers
Dec 11, 20255 min read
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