Local News
GDE to take over operations at Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) is set to enter a new chapter, with the Gauteng Department of
MEC visits Evaton facilities to assess digital service delivery
Gauteng MEC for e-Government Bonginkosi Dhlamini will visit three public facilities in Evaton today, 29 July 2026, to assess how
New vehicles set to improve Midvaal’s response times
Midvaal Local Municipality has unveiled 14 new vehicles aimed at strengthening municipal operations and improving service delivery across its communities.
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Weekly Snapshot: Walkerville and Savanna City Times Newsletter
This week, Walkerville & Savanna City Times brings you the latest stories of community action, local developments and major moments
Smash breaks new ground as SuperSport’s first female boxing analyst
Walkerville-based professional boxer Simangele “Smash” Hadebe made South African boxing history when she debuted as SuperSport’s first female boxing analyst
More than a crown: Young women step into leadership
Miss Kanana Park will return for its third annual edition on 30 October, with this year’s event placing greater emphasis
GDE set to open 2027 Grade 1 and 8 online admissions on 5 August
The Gauteng Provincial Government remains steadfast in its commitment to building a modern, transparent and efficient public education system that
Sedibeng District Health Services bids farewell to Dr Carmen Whyte
Colleagues at Sedibeng District Health Services paid tribute to Public Health Specialist Dr Carmen Whyte on Thursday, 23 July 2026,
Service delivery teams descend on Daleside
Midvaal Local Municipality took service delivery directly to the streets of Daleside on Thursday, 23 July, as municipal teams rolled
Weekly Snapshot: Walkerville and Savanna City Times Newsletter
This week, Walkerville & Savanna City Times brings you the stories celebrating service, community spirit and local achievement across the
Postbank issues last call for SASSA Gold Cards renewal
Social grant beneficiaries who are still using SASSA Gold Cards are urged to switch to the new Postbank Black Cards
National stage beckons for Thapelo
Sedibeng netball player Thapelo Mokoena is appealing for financial assistance after being selected to represent the district at the 2026
Three sought after Meyerton CBD fire damages four buildings
Meyerton police are searching for three suspects following a fire that damaged four buildings in the town’s central business district
Matric learner shot dead during robbery in Walkerville
The Eldorado Park community is calling for justice after 17-year-old matric learner Jaylin Amore Visagie was shot and killed during
Drumblade parkrun turns every Saturday into Mandela Day
While Mandela Day calls on South Africans to dedicate 67 minutes to serving others, volunteers at Drumblade parkrun give their
Emfuleni former fleet manager arrested over R16m tender fraud
Former Fleet Manager at the Emfuleni Local Municipality has been arrested in connection with an alleged R16 million vehicle fleet
Three stops, one mission: Giving back
Midvaal Local Municipality marked Nelson Mandela on Saturday, 18 July, by visiting three community organisations, where Executive Mayor Peter Teixeira,
MEC Faith Mazibuko marks Mandela Day with hospital visits in the Vaal
Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Faith Mazibuko spent Saturday, 18 July, honouring Nelson Mandela Day by visiting Kopanong District
Health
‘Binge girls’: hidden costs for your sex life, health
Picture this, ladies: you are getting ready at a friend’s place for a big night out. The music is loud,
How vaping hooks young people – and how to quit for good
Vaping, once sold as a safer alternative to cigarettes, is now trapping South Africans into serious nicotine addiction. What started
Click, scroll, lose – odds stacked against students who bet online
At first he won small amounts. Then, as the losses piled up, he was topping up accounts with money meant
Enviroment
Midvaal installs 112 streetlights in Savanna City to improve safety
Midvaal Local Municipality has installed 112 new streetlights in Savanna City, in a move aimed at improving safety and visibility
Big boost for power supply as Midvaal launches R47 million project
Midvaal Local Municipality has officially commenced construction of a R47 million substation aimed at increasing electricity capacity and improving distribution.
Midvaal kicks off Transport Month with Traffic, Fire & Rescue vehicle display
Midvaal Local Municipality launched Transport Month on 1 October with a display of some of its Traffic and Fire &






























