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Midvaal completes R12 million Papegaai road upgrade
Midvaal Local Municipality has successfully completed the Papegaai Road gravel-to-tar upgrade at a total cost of R12 million, marking another
Community gathers for R59 victims Candle-Light Memorial
On 11 February, Meyerton SAPS, in partnership with other stakeholder held a Candle Light Memorial at R59 John le Roux
Midvaal nears completion of the Lakeside Multipurpose Centre
Midvaal Local Municipality has reported progress on the construction of Lakeside Multipurpose Centre. Executive Mayor Alderman Peter Teixeira recently conducted

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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
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
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
Champion of resilience: Smash Hadebe to defend WBO Africa Crown
South African boxing star, Simangele “Smash” Hadebe, will defend her WBO Africa title on 28 February 2026 at Silverlakes Farm
Illegal shebeen shut down as operation Shanela sweeps De Deur
On Thursday, 05 February, Sedibeng District police members decended to De Deur SAPS policing area to conduct operation Shanela. This
Midvaal secures 2 gold and a diamond at 2025 PMR.africa awards
Midvaal Local Municipality has been recognized for excellence at the 2025 PMR.africa Golden Arrow Awards, held recently to celebrate outstanding
R2-billion Soufflet Malt investment set to drive growth in Sedibeng
Midvaal Local Municipality, led by Executive Mayor Ald Peter Teixeira, today attended the Soufflet Malt South Africa groundbreaking ceremony in
Here are Walkerville roads to be closed for SA National Cycling Championships this weekend
Midvaal residents are advised of a temporary road closures in Walkerville to accommodate the 2026 SA National Cycling Championships, that
6 killed, 18 injured in Meyerton shooting, 3 suspects arrested
Three suspects have been arrested following a shooting incident at R59 road Meyerton on Tuesday,03 February. It is reported that
Midvaal Municipality donates Back-to-School essentials to over 120 learners
Midvaal Local Municipality in partnership with Soufflet Malt and Model Liquor Distributor, rolled out its annual Back-to-School Campaign to support
R1.7 Billion back in NSFAS hands thanks to SIU
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) commended the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) atfer the recovery of more than R1.7
De Deur SAPS engages Tshepong community
On Wednesday, 28 January, De Deur SAPS held a community engagement in Tshepong to address the community on criminality and
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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
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 &
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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,
A promise made a promise delivered: Midvaal opens groundbreaking skills development centre
On Monday, 1 September, Midvaal Local Municipality opened its first Skills Development Centre in Savanna City. The project, initiated in





























