Local News
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Financial success earns three-year sustainability crown
For the third consecutive year, Midvaal Local Municipality has been named South Africa’s Most Financially Sustainable Municipality by Ratings Afrika,
Blitz Service Delivery tackles community needs in Drumblade
Residents saw municipal service delivery in action on 16 July as the Midvaal Local Municipality’s Mayoral Committee rolled out its
Netball gear drive gives young players a chance to shine
A new donation campaign is giving young netball players the opportunity to stay in the game by providing access to
Search continues for missing Sharpeville man
Sharpeville SAPS has appealed to the public for assistance in locating 27-year-old Njabulo Ndawonde, who has been missing since 11
Weekly Snapshot: Walkerville and Savanna City Times Newsletter
This week, Walkerville & Savanna City Times brings you the stories shaping Walkerville, Savanna City, Midvaal and surrounding communities. From
T-Dope puts community at the heart of his music
Lakeside Estate’s Thabang Makhetha, better known as T-Dope, is using music to tell authentic stories from his community while inspiring
Run for a Reason: Mandela Day supports people with disabilities
The Känguru Institute for the Disabled will host its annual Mandela Day 3km, 5km and 9.5km Walk and Run on
Midvaal residents engage government at Imbizo Wednesdays
Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements Tasneem Motara led the Gauteng Provincial Government’s Imbizo Wednesdays programme in Midvaal, where residents engaged
Take Charge campaign inspires Meyerton youth during school holidays
Young people from Meyerton were encouraged to make positive life choices during the Take Charge of Your Life School Holiday
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 &






























