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De Deur SAPS promotes school safety
More than 1 700 learners at De Deur Laerskool participated in a school safety awareness programme on 3 August. The
MEC strengthens rehabilitation drive during Freedom Recovery Centre visit
Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, conducted an oversight visit to Freedom Recovery Centre in Holgatfontein on August 4
Search underway for missing Sebokeng teenager
Sebokeng police have launched a search for 17-year-old Sihle Mabala, who was reported missing after she failed to return home
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This week, Walkerville & Savanna City Times Weekly Snapshot Issue 10 brings together community achievements, sporting success, safety developments and
Midvaal North women secure 10th place at DSA Nationals
A first appearance at national level ended with a 10th-place finish for a Midvaal North Darts Association women’s team at
Savanna FC earns SAB League promotion
Savanna FC will compete in the SAB League from next season after securing promotion through the SAFA Sedibeng Men’s Regional
Midvaal boxing women take top honours at GSport Awards
Two Midvaal boxing figures have earned major recognition at the GSport Awards, with Colleen McAusland named Telkom Woman of the
Two firearm seized in Sebokeng raid
A 44-year-old man has been arrested after police recovered two firearms and ammunition during a Crime Intelligence-driven operation in Sebokeng.
Kidnapping breakthrough: Suspect nabbed in Sebokeng
A 26-year-old woman who was kidnapped while travelling home in an Uber has been rescued unharmed following a coordinated operation
Sedibeng enforcement drive nets more than 400 warrants
More than 400 warrants of arrest were executed across the Sedibeng District as law-enforcement agencies intensified operations aimed at crime
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Savanna City Ready for SAB Test
Savanna Football Academy is heading into this weekend’s SAB League fixtures full of confidence after wrapping up its preparations with
Gauteng schools receive over 210 000 applications soon after 2027 Grade 1 & 8 Online Admissions open
The Gauteng Department of Education has recorded a strong start to its 2027 Online Admissions process, receiving more than 210
Double murder under investigation in Weilersfarm
Two men were found shot dead at a street intersection in Weilersfarm during the early hours of Sunday, 2 August,
Four killed in Thulamtwana tavern shooting
Four men were killed and a woman injured in a shooting at a tavern in Thulamtwana, De Deur, in the
Midvaal strengthens victim support with first aid kits
Midvaal Local Municipality handed over first aid kits to its Victim Empowerment team on 31 July, to strengthen its response
CCTV inspections strengthen safety in Midvaal
Midvaal municipal teams conducted routine inspections in the town centre today to ensure that CCTV cameras are fully operational and
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Health
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,
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
‘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,
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 &



























