Month: December 2025

Following several requests from community members, Midvaal Local Municipality conducted a joint operation in the De Deur and Walkerville areas to address lawlessness and ensure compliance with applicable laws and by-laws. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Home Affairs’ Immigration Unit, Traffic Services, the Fire Department, as well as Health and Building Inspectors. During the operation, a total of 49 individuals, 14 vehicles, and two premises were searched.

SAPS arrested four foreign nationals without valid documentation, one individual for the sale of illicit cigarettes, and two individuals for aiding, employing, and harbouring persons without valid documentation. A mini roadblock was conducted to assess vehicle roadworthiness and driver compliance. Several offences were identified, including unroadworthy vehicles and the use of cell phones while driving. The necessary fines were issued. Compliance inspections were conducted at 11 spaza shops, resulting in four non-compliance warnings being issued and two shops being closed.

Several establishments were also found to be operating without valid Certificates of Acceptability (COAs). Inspectors found expired food products and shops operating in unhygienic conditions. The municipality will continue to conduct joint operations in collaboration with relevant authorities and stakeholders.

Midvaal Local Municipality remains committed to enforcing the law and protecting the safety and well-being of its residents.

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
MokgadiS@midvaal.gov.za
010 494 3112

 

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Midvaal Local Municipality conducted a joint operation in the CBD, led by the Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira, and Members of the Mayoral Committee. This multi-stakeholder operation forms part of our ongoing efforts to ensure full compliance with municipal by-laws and protect the well-being of our residents. These operations are conducted regularly across Midvaal to uphold safety, order, and lawful business practices.

The inspection was carried out in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), including the K9 Unit, Blue Shield compliance officers, Health Inspectors, Building Inspectors, the Fire Department, the Engineering Department, and other municipal officials. During the operation, several serious contraventions were uncovered, posing significant risks to public health and safety, including:

Unhygienic operating conditions in direct violation of health standards.

Lack of fire extinguishers and inadequate fire safety measures.

Expired food products being sold to customers.

People living and sleeping inside business premises.

Shops operating in buildings not approved by the Municipality.

A total of 12 notices were issued during the operation for unauthorised occupation, non-compliance with environmental health regulations, and non-compliance with fire safety requirements. Seven shops were immediately shut down for posing clear risks to public safety and failing to meet by-law standards. They will remain closed until they fully comply with the Municipality’s regulatory requirements. We also identified hotspots where drugs are allegedly being sold. These areas have been flagged and will be taken up with SAPS to ensure swift and decisive action. We will continue to intensify enforcement operations throughout the municipality to safeguard our communities and ensure that all businesses operate lawfully and responsibly.

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

MokgadiS@midvaal.gov.za

010 494 3112

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