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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 26, 20252 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 25, 20252 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 22, 20251 min read


Municipality Responds to Carletonville Hospital Water Supply Concerns
The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued a response to recent media reports alleging severe water shortages at Carletonville...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Water Supply Challenges Continue Across Merafong: Tankers Deployed to Affected Areas
Communities in Fochville, Kokosi, Wedela, and surrounding areas continue to face water shortages as reservoir levels remain critically...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Frikkie Substation Repairs Face Extended Timelines After Severe Damage
Repairs to the Frikkie Substation in Merafong City are expected to take longer than initially planned after technical teams uncovered...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Merafong Faces Substation Setbacks as Repairs Continue at Frikkie Van Der Merwe Facility
Planned Upgrades Lead to New Technical Hurdles The Frikkie Van Der Merwe Substation in Merafong, a key part of the local power supply...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Merafong City Faces Strained Water Supply Amid 40% Restrictions
The Municipality of Merafong City has issued a comprehensive update on the ongoing water supply challenges, following restrictions...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Merafong City Launches Youth iMbizo to Empower Young Voices
The Merafong City Local Municipality has kickstarted a series of Youth iMbizos aimed at empowering young people, giving them a platform...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Merafong City Launches 2025 Mayoral Games with Expanded Sporting Codes
The spirit of unity and healthy living was at the forefront as Merafong City officially launched the 2025 Mayoral Games at the...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Merafong at a Crossroads: An Independent Look at the 2025 State of the City Address
Yesterday, the Carletonville Civic Centre hosted the much-anticipated State of the City Address 2025 (SOCA) , delivered by Executive...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 22, 20253 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 20, 20252 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 20, 20251 min read


Clarification on Appointment of Deputy CFO at Merafong City Local Municipality
Date: 19 August 2025 The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued a public clarification regarding the appointment of its Deputy Chief...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 19, 20252 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 15, 20253 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 13, 20252 min read


Merafong City Set to Host 2025 Mayoral State of the City Address
The Merafong City Local Municipality has scheduled its Mayoral State of the City Address (SOCA) for 21 August 2025 at 11:00 , marking a...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 13, 20252 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 11, 20252 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 5, 20252 min read


Staged Power Return Underway as Frikkie Substation Upgrade Nears Completion in Merafong City Local Municipality
Residents of Welverdiend, Elijah Barayi and Khutsong Extension 5 have begun to see electricity returning following a multi-step...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 4, 20252 min read
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