Local News
Illegal dumping threatens motorists as waste encroaches on R59
A growing illegal dumping site on the border of Emfuleni and Midvaal has escalated from an environmental concern into a
Lesufi to engage Emfuleni residents over service delivery challenges
Residents of Ramaphosa Informal Settlement will have an opportunity to raise concerns about sanitation, electricity and infrastructure directly with provincial
Blocked drains targeted in Midvaal flood-prevention drive
Executive Mayor Peter Teixeira inspected Midvaal’s stormwater infrastructure on Tuesday, September 8, as municipal teams prepared drainage systems for the
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Seven granted bail in R9.9m Emfuleni electricity fraud case
A multimillion-rand electricity fraud investigation involving Emfuleni Local Municipality has moved back into the spotlight after the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court
Runners take on Vaal River City Marathon
The streets of Vanderbijlpark came alive with runners on Sunday, 13 September, as the eighth Rand Water Vaal River City
Scholar transport driver granted bail after fatal Golden Highway crash
A 23-year-old man accused in a collision that killed 14 learners has been granted R3,000 bail by the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s
Elderly woman robbed of property worth R40,000 in Meyerton
Police are searching for three men who forced their way into a Rothdene home and robbed a 73-year-old woman on
R1.5 million hydroponic dagga lab uncovered in De Deur
A 22-year-old Malawian national is expected to appear in the Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court following the discovery of a hydroponic dagga
Mukwevho’s rise inspires Sedibeng SAPS achievers
SAPS employees working in fields ranging from administration to criminal investigations were recognised for their contributions to policing on Friday,
Missing Meyerton student found safe after months-long search
The months-long search for 21-year-old Naledi Zwane has come to a positive end after the North-West University student was located
Gauteng records more than 805 000 applications for 2027 school placements
Pictures: GDE The Gauteng Department of Education has recorded 805 688 applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placement for
Weekly Snapshot: Walkerville & Savanna City Times
This week, Walkerville & Savanna City Times Weekly Snapshot Issue 12 puts women at the centre, sharing stories of leadership,
Gomes drives safer communities and better roads in Midvaal
Chantal Gomes does not wait for someone else to fix a problem. Whether it is a damaged road, an unsafe
Leotlela gives GBVF survivors a voice
Helping victims break their silence and access support has remained at the heart of Charmaine Mangaka Leotlela’s fight against gender-based
Miya kicks open doors in football management
What began with accompanying a school’s U19 football team to matches has grown into a promising career in football management
Buthelezi wears Miss Kanana Park crown with purpose
For Ayanda Buthelezi, being Miss Kanana Park 2024 is about more than wearing a crown. It is an opportunity to
Botha hits her mark in rapid darts rise
Less than a year after picking up her first set of darts, Dani Botha has already competed on provincial and
Victor leads with heart in Walkerville
For Virgillia “Gill” Victor, making a difference begins with noticing when someone needs help—and choosing to act. As chairlady and
Health
Gauteng Health Committee puts Sebokeng Hospital services under scrutiny
Healthcare services at Sebokeng Hospital are under scrutiny as the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Health Portfolio Committee conducts an oversight visit
Free healthcare services reach Vaalower informal settlement
Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Faith Mazibuko joined healthcare teams at Vaalower Informal Settlement in Vanderbijlpark as part of the
Health officials warned over bribery and queue-jumping allegations
The Gauteng Department of Health has warned that corruption will not be tolerated at public healthcare facilities following complaints that
Enviroment
Service delivery blitz tackles maintenance needs in Risiville
Municipal teams descended on Risiville this week as Midvaal Local Municipality continued its Blitz Service Delivery programme aimed at tackling
Vaal Marina Waterfront Park gets safety upgrade
Work is underway at the Vaal Marina Waterfront as the Midvaal Parks Department relocates children’s play equipment to higher ground,
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






























