Local News
New chapter begins at Midvaal
Midvaal Local Municipality welcomed its newest staff members during a Mayoral Committee meeting last week, marking the beginning of a
R59 future takes shape
Residents and stakeholders gathered at Meyerton Town Hall on 19 August to have their say on the review of the
Residents get a say on future of R59 Corridor
Residents and other affected stakeholders will have an opportunity this week to influence how future development along the R59 Corridor
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Seven linked to Emfuleni fraud case appear in court
Seven suspects linked to an alleged fraud, theft and essential infrastructure tampering case involving the Emfuleni Local Municipality are expected
Gauteng warns residents against housing scams and false allocation promises
Pictures: Gauteng Department of Human Settlements The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has warned residents not to fall victim to
Health services taken to the doorsteps of Mamello residents
Healthcare services were brought straight to the heart of Mamello informal settlement in Vaal Marina as Gauteng MEC for Health
R49m Savanna City Substation boosts power capacity
Midvaal Local Municipality has unveiled the newly completed R49 million Savanna City Substation to increase electricity capacity and meet growing
Midvaal brings community together in stand against GBV
In the spirit of Women’s Month, Midvaal Local Municipality continued its commitment to empowering and supporting women by hosting its
Older persons games promote active ageing in Meyerton
Older residents gathered at Meyerton Sicelo Hall on Monday, 17 August, for the Older Persons Games, an initiative aimed at
Residents engage on review of R59 Corridor Development Plan
Residents of Garthdale and Pendale had an opportunity to contribute to the review of the R59 Corridor Strategic Development Plan
Midvaal investigates underground water concerns in Walkers Fruit Farms
The MMC for Public Safety and Roads, Cllr Chantal Gomes, conducted an oversight visit in the Walkers Fruit Farms area
Savanna City parks prepare for spring
With spring just around the corner, preparations are already underway to ensure that Savanna City’s green spaces are ready to
Meyerton SAPS honours women in blue with special breakfast
Meyerton SAPS Station Commander Colonel Senzangakona Christopher Mohale celebrated Women’s Month with female officers during a special breakfast at the
Meyerton women liquor traders empowered through consumer education
Meyerton SAPS brought women liquor traders and community members together at the Meyerton Community Hall on 12 August for a
Sebokeng awards spotlight African healing and indigenous knowledge
Traditional health practitioners, Indigenous Knowledge custodians, innovators and community leaders were recognised on 8 August, at the 8th Annual African
Weekly Snapshot: Walkerville and Savanna City Times Newsletter
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
Midvaal opens municipal doors to local schoolgirls
Twelve local high school pupils swapped their classrooms for municipal offices as Midvaal Local Municipality hosted its first Take a
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 &






























