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Midvaal boosts mayoral student aid to over R1.1 million, supporting 44 students
Midvaal Local Municipality has increased its Mayoral Student Financial Aid Programme budget to more than R1.1 million for the 2026
De Deur SAPS engages community in crucial safety meeting
A community engagement session aimed at strengthening ties between residents and law enforcement was held at Savanna City Ext 4,
2026 SOPA: Savanna City expansion to deliver 18,000 homes
Delivering the 2026 State of the Province Address at NASREC, Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi announced a major new phase of

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MEC Chiloane concerned over Ivory Park educator’s arrest for alleged rape
Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, is deeply concerned following the arrest of a 37-yearold male Mathematics educator from Ivory
Mr Hollywood scores fifth-round stoppage victory in Pretoria
Walkerville’s boxer Jarred “Mr Hollywood” Silverman delivered a thrilling fifth-round TKO victory over Simphiwe Ntombela on 28 February at the
Fuel prices set to increase on 4 March
Motorists across South Africa are bracing for fuel price increases as Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows
Here’s when you’ll receive your SASSA March grants
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed its grant payment schedule for March 2026, urging beneficiaries to take
Midvaal highlights key milestones at 2nd Ordinary Council Meeting
On Thursday, 26 Februaryhe Midvaal Local Municipality celebrated a series of major milestones, including prestigious national awards, a R2 billion
Godongwana confirms social grants increase in April
Government has announced increases to social grants for the 2026/27 financial year, with billions allocated to support vulnerable South Africans.
SAPS engages Meyerton Park residents on GBVF
On 21 February, SAPS Meyerton and community stakeholders conducted a door-to-door gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) awareness campaign in Meyerton
SAPS and community join forces to aid Silahliwe families
On 19 February, Meyerton SAPS and other stakeholders came together to support families after two shacks were destroyed by fire
Police check in on crèche following trespassing incident
Meyerton SAPS conducted a follow-up visit on 17 February, at Tinkerbell Day Care Center after a reported intruder incident that
SAPS destroys over 13,800 firearms in Vanderbijlpark
On 19 February, the South African Police Service (SAPS) carried out the destruction of more than 13,859 firearms and firearm
Murder probe launched after fatal shooting in Mountain City
South African Police Service (SAPS) in De Deur have opened a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a man
Hundreds of firearms seized outside eMalahleni
Police have discovered hundreds of firearms and large quantities of ammunition stored on a smallholding outside eMalahleni, formerly known as
Breaking News: 3 accused in murder of e-hailing driver abandon bail
This morning, 16 February, the three accused – Dikeledi Tears Mphela (24), Goitsione Machidi (25), and McClaren Mushwana (30), appeared
Two more suspects arrested in connection with e-hailing driver murder
Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of an e-hailing driver who was killed in Pretoria
EFF condemns e-hailing driver murder
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Gauteng expressed profound shock and abhorrence at the brutal killing of an e-hailing driver in
Health
Gauteng health discourages love without protection this Valentine’s Day
As couples prepare to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day, the Gauteng Department of Health is reminding residents that the greatest
Midvaal cracks down on non-compliant businesses in Meyerton CBD
Midvaal Local Municipality conducted a joint operation in the CBD, led by the Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira, and Members
Midvaal launches Local Drug Action Committee
Midvaal Local Municipality has officially established and appointed the Local Drug Action Committee (LDAC) as part of its ongoing commitment
Enviroment
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 &
Meyerton Chess Club reopens, invites chess lovers of all ages to join
After closing earlier this year in March due to low attendance, the Meyerton Chess Club is back and calling on
MEC Motara pledges to resolve issues in Sicelo Shiceka Phase 1 Development
The Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, accompanied by the Executive Mayor of Midvaal Local Municipality, Cllr Peter Teixeira,





























