Local news
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Merafong councillor badly hurt after falling into hidden hole in Welverdiend
Local newsThe Merafong councillor suffered a broken arm and leg after plunging into a concealed pit believed to have been left…
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Armed house robbers strike home in Carletonville Ext 9
Local newsThree intruders tied up a resident during a late-night robbery in Rautenbach Street before fleeing with electronics and cash.
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DRDGOLD reports strong quarterly growth as Merafong projects drive momentum
Local newsHigher gold prices, increased production and major progress on regional projects near Fochville and Carletonville boosted the mining group’s end…
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Blyvooruitzicht resident shocked as armed intruders strike at night
Local newsA group of men allegedly stormed into a home in 1st Avenue during the early hours of May 10, demanding…
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Dewald Prinsloo wen goud by SA Skole-atletiek en blink uit as Fochville se sportleier
Local newsDie Hoërskool Fochville-onderhoofseun en 2026-rugbykaptein het weer ’n goue medalje in diskus by die SA Skole-atletiekkampioenskappe verower.
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Night of Hymns inspires Merafong community at Carletonville Civic Centre
Local newsJonkie Jay Production and Friends unite gospel artists, pastors and residents for an uplifting evening of praise, worship and prayer
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Freedom Fever 2026 draws massive crowd to Kokosi
Local newsMerafong DJs and top performers lit up Luv Mandawana as organizers continued their mission to empower youth and local businesses
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Khutsong Extension 5 man escapes armed hijackers
Local newsThree masked gunmen abducted the 33-year-old resident and stole a Toyota Hilux before he managed to flee in veld at…
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Winter safety alert: Experts urge residents to strengthen home and personal security
Local newsAs winter approaches, Charnel Hattingh is encouraging residents to review home security systems and adopt safer outdoor habits.
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Freedom fever founders empower Kokosi youth through music, business and community events
Local newsSince 2018, community event organisers from Kokosi have built the Freedom Fever movement into a powerful platform for local artists,…
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East Driefontein family traumatised in violent home invasion on public holiday
Local newsSix armed intruders stormed the family’s home, stole valuables and ransacked rooms while terrified children were forced to lie on…
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Fochville residents frustrated as raw sewage leak continues for more than a year
Local newsPersistent sewage overflow near a municipal work site remains unresolved despite repeated promises from Merafong City Local Municipality.
