Midvaal Local Municipality donated the proceeds raised during its second annual Mayoral Charity Golf Day to Ikhwezi Lokusa Centre, a care home in De Deur that provides care and accommodation for adult men living with mental health conditions.

The charity golf day, which was held on Friday, 16 October 2026, raised more than R60 000 through four-ball and hole sponsorships.

In addition to its sponsorship of the event, Nedbank pledged a further R10 000 towards supporting the centre.

The proceeds will go towards the refurbishment of the centre and zoning applications to ensure that it is compliant.

Lynca Meats and Harvest Fresh, two of the municipality’s biggest social partners, also donated food packages to the centre as part of the Spread the Love Programme.

The choice of beneficiary is particularly significant as the event takes place ahead of Movember, a global movement that raises awareness of men’s health, including mental health and suicide prevention.

Through this initiative, the municipality continues to demonstrate that its responsibility extends beyond the provision of basic services and that addressing social challenges requires meaningful collaboration with businesses, organisations and community partners.

The Mayoral Charity Golf Day was made possible through the support of businesses and organisations, including Nedbank, Heineken Beverages, Standard Bank, Minolta Vaal, Model Liquor Distributors, Jacques Loots Attorneys, Lifeline, Midvaal Chamber of Commerce, Pick n Pay Meyerton, Tuis Coffee Shop and Lynca Meats.

The Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira, expressed his appreciation to the sponsors for their contributions towards the initiative and their continued support of the municipality’s efforts to address social challenges.

In a statement, he said: “As Midvaal Local Municipality, we are grateful for our partners who continue to support our initiatives whenever we call on them. We recognise that government cannot address social challenges alone. It requires strong partnerships and collaboration with the private sector, civil society and the broader community to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and support the most vulnerable members of our society.”

Their support demonstrates the value of public-private partnerships in addressing social challenges and improving the lives of vulnerable members of our community.

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Idah Satikhe
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Midvaal Local Municipality is investing over R11.7 million in upgrading three gravel roads in Ohenimuri to tar to improve road infrastructure and accessibility for residents.

The project will cover Felix Avenue, Jannet Avenue and Morkel Avenue.

The project is valued at R11 786 014.04 and is expected to be completed by 26 February 2027.

While the municipality continues to prioritise road maintenance and pothole repairs through the War on Potholes campaign, it also recognises the importance of investing in the long-term upgrading of roads.

These investments will improve road conditions and ensure safer, more accessible routes for residents.

The gravel-to-tar project will also create local economic opportunities through the appointment of 11 small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), six local labourers and one Community Liaison Officer (CLO).

Midvaal remains committed to investing in infrastructure that improves the quality of life of residents while creating opportunities for local businesses and communities.

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Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira
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Idah Satikhe
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Midvaal Local Municipality hosted its second Mayoral Charity Golf Day at Meyerton Golf Course to raise funds for local charities.

The event builds on the success of last year’s inaugural golf day, which brought together the private sector to support local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and help address social challenges in the community.

This year, the event was supported by businesses and organisations including Nedbank, Heineken Beverages, Standard Bank, Monolta Vaal, Model Liquor Distributors, Jacques Loots Attorneys, Lifeline, Midvaal Chambers of Commerce, Pick ‘n Pay (Meyerton), Tuis Coffee Shop and Lynca Meats.

The municipality recognises that its responsibility extends beyond providing basic services and that addressing social challenges requires collaboration with businesses, community organisations and other stakeholders.

Through this initiative, Midvaal aims to mobilise support for organisations that make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable residents.

This year, the proceeds raised will benefit Ikwezi Lokusa and other local charities.

Ikwezi Lokusa is a care home based in De Deur that provides care and accommodation for adult men living with mental health conditions.

The choice of beneficiary is particularly significant as the event takes place ahead of Movember, a global movement that raises awareness of men’s health, including mental health and suicide prevention.

The event also provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of supporting men’s mental health and overall well-being.

The Mayoral Charity Golf Day is more than a sporting event; it is an opportunity for businesses, stakeholders and the broader Midvaal community to unite in support of a meaningful cause.

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Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira
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Idah Satikhe
Senior Media Officer: Office of the Executive Mayor
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Midvaal’s War on Potholes campaign continues across the municipality, with even greater progress made in September to improve the condition of our road infrastructure.

The Municipality repaired a total of 4,524 potholes in September.

This is a significant improvement from August, when 2,900 potholes were repaired. It means that 1,624 more potholes were repaired in September, representing a 56% increase in one month.

Municipal teams also cleared 3,561 square metres of stormwater infrastructure and 2,904 square metres of weeds.

Work was also carried out on 28 gravel roads, with 15 kilometres of roads regravelled.

Our teams are also cutting down obstructive trees, trimming vegetation, replacing road signs and painting road markings.

The progress we are making is a reflection of the Municipality’s commitment to maintaining our infrastructure and responding to the issues that affect residents on a daily basis.

Midvaal will continue working to ensure that Midvaal’s roads are safe, well-maintained and kept to the standard that our residents deserve.

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Midvaal Local Municipality has completed the extension of the Kookrus Cemetery to increase burial space and to ensure that residents can lay their loved ones to rest with dignity.

The project commenced in 2022 and was undertaken at a cost of more than R7 million.

It included feasibility studies and the appointment of a professional consultant to undertake the necessary designs for the cemetery extension.

The extension includes the construction of an ablution block, service roads and landscaping.

A dedicated caretaker will also be appointed to ensure that the cemetery is kept clean and well maintained.

The Municipality’s existing active cemeteries, Meyerton and Kookrus, are approximately 90% full.

The extension of the Kookrus Cemetery forms part of the Municipality’s planning to address the growing need for burial space and ensure that adequate capacity is available for the community.

Based on the current mortality rate, the extended cemetery is expected to provide burial capacity for at least the next six years.

As a Municipality, we recognise the importance of cemeteries to families and communities when laying their loved ones to rest.

This is why we are proactively investing in ensuring adequate burial space and the ongoing maintenance of these facilities.

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR:

Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira
#PeoplesMayor

For media enquiries, please contact:

Idah Satikhe
Senior Media Officer: Office of the Executive Mayor
MokgadiS@midvaal.gov.za or 010 494 3112

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