Month: May 2026

The Midvaal Local Municipality War on Potholes Campaign continues to make significant progress, with Roads Teams achieving an impressive 84% (on average) pothole closure rate in the areas currently being attended to.

The War on Potholes campaign, which was launched on 29 April 2026, aims to fast-track repairs, patch potholes, and restore Midvaal’s roads to pristine condition. Nearly a month into the campaign, municipal Roads Teams have made visible progress across several communities.

Over the past two weeks, the majority of Roads Teams have been deployed in Walkers Fruit Farms, Homestead Apple Orchards, Janteen, Meyerton Farms, and the Meyerton CBD.

During the week ending 10 May 2026, teams conducted repair work on Centre Road, New Road, Foothill Road, Power Road, Plantation Road, Cross Road, South Road, Meyerton Road, Alma Road (Meyerton Farms), Johan Le Roux Road, Galloway Street, Donald Road, Bontebok Street, Service Lane, Reitz Street, Pierneef Boulevard, Carvalho Street, and Boet Kruger Street. A total of 1 199 potholes were identified during this period, with 929 successfully repaired, covering more than 550 square metres of road surface.

In the week ending 17 May 2026, repair teams continued work on Cross Road, South Road, Meyerton Road, Johan Le Roux Road, Galloway Street, Donald Road, 1st Road, 3rd Road, 6th Road, Seymour Road, and Saur Road. During this period, 784 potholes were identified and 543 repaired, covering approximately 397.76 square metres. Additional road maintenance work includes marking of 18 stop signs , 32 rusted poles repainted, 1 pedestrian crossing repainted and 15 faded road signs replaced or installed.

In Walkers Fruit Farms, teams also had to address extensive stormwater and drainage challenges following recent heavy rainfall.  Approximately 55mm of rainfall was recorded on 4 May 2026, followed by a further 40mm on 5 May 2026. The area remains waterlogged in parts, with water ponding and runoff affecting several roads and properties. To minimise further road deterioration and restore accessibility, teams prioritised earth drainage and stormwater management interventions before commencing with pothole repairs.

Furthermore, our Development and Planning Teams conducted inspections to assess road damage, the impact of heavy-duty vehicles, and land-use compliance. Preliminary findings indicate a high concentration of industrial and commercial activity, placing pressure on municipal roads. The Municipality will engage affected businesses to explore partnerships aimed at protecting and preserving road infrastructure.

The War on Potholes Campaign will move to Meyerton Farms, while the appointed contractor begins work on Boundary Road.

The municipality remains committed to maintaining and building safe, reliable, and accessible roads for all residents.

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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
MokgadiS@midvaal.gov.za
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Notice is hereby given that Council on 30 April 2026 per item C3787/04/2026 approved an Special Adjustments Budget for the 2025/2026-financial year.

In terms of Section 28 of the said Act, the Executive Mayor authorised the adjustments to the budget, including the revision of the Service Delivery & Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP).

In terms of the stipulations of Section 54(3) of the said Act, the Reviewed Service Delivery & Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) is herewith made public.

MR. P. MAGODI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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Midvaal Local Municipality is making progress with its accelerated War on Potholes campaign, aimed at addressing the road maintenance backlog across the municipality.
The War on Potholes campaign, which was launched last week, aims to fast-track repairs, patch potholes, and restore Midvaal’s roads to pristine condition.
In just one week, the Roads team repaired 460 potholes, covering a total area of 346.2m².
This work was carried out across various areas, including Buycelia, Meyerton CBD, Meyerton Extension 4, Glen Donald, Meyerton Farms, and Riversdale.
In addition, teams successfully graded several roads, including Tonbridge Road in Henley on Klip, Napoleon Road in Kliprivier, and De Wet Road in Buycelia.
As promised, the Municipality has established a dedicated email address for residents to report road-related issues: waronpotholes@midvaal.gov.za
A dedicated official has been assigned to monitor these reports and ensure they are escalated to the relevant departments for swift resolution.
The teams will this week focus their work in Walkers Fruit Farms, concentrating on 1st Road, Meyerton Road, Cross Road, De Deur Road, Walker Road, Plantation Road, New Road, Central Road, Power Road, and Cider Road.
Upon completion, the teams will move on to Meyerton Farms.
Midvaal is putting words into action, working to ensure that our roads are safe, reliable, and fit for all road users.

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

010 494 3112

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MIDVAAL LAUNCHES WAR ON POTHOLES CAMPAIGN

Midvaal Local Municipality officially launched its War on Potholes campaign, an intensified intervention aimed at accelerating efforts to address the road maintenance backlog across the municipality.

Recent heavy rainfall has significantly deteriorated road conditions, disrupting planned maintenance schedules and increasing the urgency for repairs.

The Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira, was joined by the Municipal Manager, Mr Phumudzo Magodi and councillors to mark the launch of this critical campaign.

As part of efforts to restore our roads to a high standard, the municipality has appointed an external contractor to supplement the work of internal municipal roads teams. The contractor will prioritise outer and peripheral areas, including Walkerville, Homestead Apple Orchards, Daleside, De Deur, and Walkers Fruit Farms, focusing on road maintenance and pothole patching. Internal municipal teams will concentrate on central areas such as Meyerton, Sicelo, Riversdale, and Kookrus.

The municipality will dedicate a substantial budget to fog spraying, overlaying, resurfacing, and converting roads from gravel to tar. This investment will also ensure that teams are equipped with the necessary resources and machinery to improve the overall condition of the road network.

The campaign places strong emphasis on supervision and accountability to ensure improved turnaround times and high-quality workmanship. To strengthen oversight, the Executive Mayor has established a dedicated Roads War Room to monitor progress and receive regular reports on work undertaken by all teams.

Midvaal will, in the coming weeks, announce a new dedicated toll-free number and email address to handle road-related complaints, with dedicated personnel who will escalate issues for action and quick resolution.

The municipality is also exploring innovative technologies and equipment to modernise operations and fast-track road maintenance. In addition, the Human Resources Department has been tasked with assessing skills gaps and implementing targeted development programmes to strengthen our teams’ capacity.

Businesses operating within Midvaal will be engaged to play their part, particularly those whose heavy-duty trucks contribute to road damage. The Department of Development and Planning has been tasked with identifying key routes impacted by such activity, so that we can directly approach these businesses to partner with the municipality.

These coordinated interventions are designed to improve response times and restore the quality and reliability of Midvaal’s road network.

Midvaal remains committed to ensuring that our roads are safe, reliable, and fit for all road users.

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

 

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