MIDVAAL ESTABLISHES LOCAL DRUG ACTION COMMITTEE TO TACKLE SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Midvaal Local Municipality has officially established and appointed the Local Drug Action Committee (LDAC) as part of its continued commitment to combating the growing scourge of substance abuse within local communities. In line with Chapter 10, Section 60 of the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act (Act 70 of 2008), municipalities are mandated to form Local Drug Action Committees to coordinate and implement community-based responses to substance abuse. The Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira, joined by the Members of the Mayoral Committee, formally appointed the committee during a special ceremony held to mark this significant milestone. The LDAC will consist of representatives from government departments, non-profit organisations, law enforcement, and other community stakeholders.
Its mandate is to develop, implement, and monitor local drug strategies; coordinate prevention and rehabilitation initiatives; and support individuals and families affected by substance dependency.
During his address, Executive Mayor Teixeira described the establishment of the Committee as both a legislative requirement and a moral obligation. “Too many lives depend on the success of this initiative. It must not become a tick-box exercise but a living, functioning structure that gives hope to those trapped in addiction” he said. As a caring and compassionate institution, Midvaal Municipality pledges its full support as we work to build a drug-free Midvaal.

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Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira

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Idah Satikhe

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MokgadiS@midvaal.gov.za

010 494 3112

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MIDVAAL SHINES WITH THREE AWARDS AT THE COGTA NATIONAL GOOD GOVERNANCE AWARDS

Midvaal Local Municipality has once again demonstrated excellence in governance and financial management, receiving three awards at the National Good Governance Awards. The awards were hosted by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) as part of the annual Local Government Indaba (LGA). Midvaal was honoured with an Outstanding Achievement Award for achieving clean audits and adopting funded budgets for ten years or more. The municipality also received an outstanding achievement for receiving clean audits for more than ten consecutive years.

In addition, Midvaal was awarded a Certificate for achieving a clean audit outcome for the 2023–2024 financial year. These awards reaffirm the municipality’s commitment to financial accountability and responsible fiscal planning. They also demonstrate that, despite recurring poor audit outcomes in many municipalities, sound financial management and ethical leadership are possible in local government.
The Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira, once again recognised the collaborative efforts of municipal workers, public representatives, and the broader Midvaal community. He stated, “None of these accolades would be possible without the continued efforts of our dedicated workforce, the political oversight provided by public representatives, and the support of our communities. Good governance is possible when you appoint qualified and fit-for-purpose individuals to occupy positions, and when public representatives have the political will to turn things around and make municipalities work.” Midvaal will continue to uphold the highest standards and remain a beacon of good governance and excellent service delivery.

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Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira

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MIDVAAL MUNICIPALITY TO BEGIN IDP PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS

Midvaal Local Municipality is set to begin the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) public engagement meetings on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. These meetings will allow residents to engage with the municipality regarding the development and service delivery priorities in their areas. These engagements are a vital part of the municipality’s strategy, budget allocations, and development plans. The municipality conducts these engagements to ensure that planning is aligned with the needs of the community and that the budget is prepared accordingly. The IDP public engagements also align with and adhere to Section 29(1)(b)(ii) of the Municipal  Systems Act, 2000, which mandates consultation with the local community regarding its development needs and priorities and encourages participation in the drafting of the IDP.

The Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira, along with the Speaker of Council, the Mayoral Committee, Councillors, the Municipal Manager, and Heads of Departments, will be present to listen to the inputs and concerns raised by the community.

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Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira
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CREATIVE ARTS & TOURISM ENTERPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Midvaal invites all Entrepreneurs and small businesses to an Entrepreneurship Development session. The session aims to guide businesses on:
• Compliance requirements for business registration and government procurement processes.
• Financial, non-financial and market access support measures.
• Enterprise development services/programmes rendered by various institutions.
• Creating awareness of tourism and cultural heritage in the locality.
• Enhancing local MSMEs’ readiness for integration into G20 Summit activation events, especially in creative and tourism economies.

Session details:
Date: 17 October 2025
Time: 09:00-15:00
Venue: Sicelo Community Hall

Entrepreneurs in the creative arts & tourism space who wish to exhibit on the day must complete this online form: https://forms.office.com/r/n4nVDR11kR  by 14 October 2025.

For more information contact:
0163607540

nosiviwek@midvaal.gov.za

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR FACILITATION & MANAGEMENT OF MEYERTON CBD STREET MARKET AT THE INFORMAL TRADING STALLS IN MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Midvaal Local Municipality invites qualified and experienced market facilitators, event coordinators, and service providers to submit proposals to host, manage, and facilitate a vibrant street market at the Informal Trading Stalls, located at the corner of Junius Street and Eufees Crescent Street, Meyerton CBD (adjacent to the Municipal Offices).

This initiative is part of the Municipality’s efforts to:

  • Stimulate local economy
  • Promote small business development
  • Enhance tourism in Meyerton and the surrounding areas
  • Create a family-friendly, cultural, and lifestyle destination

The Municipality will make its stalls available at no cost, while the selected service provider will be responsible for facilitating and managing the market operations.

MARKET VISION

The Municipality aims to establish a dynamic, community driven weekend market that showcases the diversity, talent, and creativity of Midvaal.

The Municipality welcomes proposals for hosting markets which offer (but not limited to):

  • Food & Beverage (street food, baked goods,
  • refreshments)
  • Arts & Crafts (handmade goods, décor, gifts)
  • Fashion & Accessories (clothing, jewellery,
  • footwear)
  • Health & Wellness (natural products, fitness,
  • beauty)
  • Entertainment & Leisure (live music, kids’ activities)
  • Fresh Produce & Organics

Exclusions

The following business types will not be permitted:

  • Alcohol, tobacco, and gambling related businesses
  • Illegal or pirated goods (e.g., counterfeit DVDs, CDs)
  • Any other business deemed unlawful or inappropriate

ROLE OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER

The appointed service provider will be responsible for:

  • Conceptualising and managing the market event(s)
  • Vendor recruitment, allocation, and management
  • Logistics coordination (security, cleaning, stall layout, waste management, etc.)
  • Marketing and promotion to attract vendors, visitors, and tourists
  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and by-law regulations
  • Creating an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for all participants

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Experience and/or Track Record – Proven capacity to host/manage community markets or large events
  • Operational Capacity – Ability to coordinate logistics, compliance, and vendor management
  • Community Development Commitment – Contribution towards local economic development, SMME support, and inclusivity
  • Tourism Impact – Ability to attract both residents and visitors to Meyerton
  • Innovation – Creative ideas to make the market a unique attraction

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Closing Date:

Tuesday, 03 November 2025 at 12:00pm

Submission Email:

Tourism@midvaal.gov.za

Subject Line:

Meyerton CBD Weekend Market Proposal

The municipality will evaluate the submissions based on the criteria above. Contact will be made with individuals/companies who meet the criteria. The Municipality reserves the right not to consider and proposals if no suitable submissions are received.

For more information and criteria – Please contact

Ms. Nosiviwe Kobe

NosiviweK@midvaal.gov.za

or on 016 360 7540

 

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MIDVAAL RECOGNISED AS BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN GAUTENG

Midvaal Local Municipality has been named the best-performing municipality in Gauteng at the inaugural 2025 Municipal Performance Awards. The awards are hosted by the South African Property Owners Association, in partnership with Ratings Afrika and the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA). They recognise financial health, excellence in governance, fiscal discipline, and service delivery within municipalities. Midvaal received the Best-Performing Municipality Award in Gauteng, in recognition of its contribution to the property industry in the area of municipal sustainability. The Executive Mayor remarked, “Midvaal is honoured to receive this recognition and award. This achievement would not have been possible without our dedicated staff members and public representatives who work tirelessly, not only to ensure compliance with legislation, but also to serve and uplift our communities while driving sustainable growth and development. I also want to thank our residents who continue to maintain regular payments of their rates and taxes, ensuring that Midvaal remains sustainable. ”

Midvaal Local Municipality remains committed to being a beacon of good governance, sound financial management, and excellent service delivery.

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Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira#PeoplesMayor

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PROPERTY ZONING AND PERMISSIBLE LAND USE RIGHTS

Dear Midvaal residents

Each property within the jurisdiction of the Midvaal Local Municipality has an allocated zoning and permissible land use rights in terms of the Midvaal Land Use Scheme, 2023. The permissible land use rights allocated to the property allow for property development to be within the specified development parameters.

Residents are encouraged to visit  the Department of Development and Planning, Land Use Management Section, from Monday to Friday, between 08:00 am to 15:00 pm to inquire about the zoning and permissible land use rights of their properties.

For more information, kindly contact Mulalo Hlungwana from Development and Planning at

016 360 7585 or email: mulaloh@midvaal.gov.za

Yours in service excellence.

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MIDVAAL TAKES ACTION FOLLOWING HENLEY ON KLIP COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

Midvaal Local Municipality held a feedback meeting with the Ward 15 community in Henley on Klip following the Mayoral Imbizo in February, during which residents raised several service delivery challenges.

The Mayoral Imbizos are designed to connect with residents in the outlying areas of the municipality. During the initial session, residents raised several concerns, including:

Concerns about crime in the area.
Need for tree and grass cutting to improve safety.
Improving the state of the roads.
Calls for streetlight installation to enhance security while maintaining the suburb’s character

To address concerns about criminal activity in the area, the municipality has engaged with the South African Police Service (SAPS), and regular law enforcement operations will be conducted. In addition, the municipality is in the process of hiring personnel to form part of the Safety Unit Task Team, which will patrol across Midvaal in support of SAPS and the Community Policing Forum (CPF).

Midvaal has also installed safety cameras at the Salojee Bridge, at the corner of Henley Drive and Rooibok, and outside the Merchant Hotel. The municipality has also installed a solar-powered Apollo light to enhance visibility and help deter criminal activity.

Potholes have been patched on Ewelme Road, The Avenue, St Davids Road, and other internal roads. To further improve road conditions and extend their lifespan, the following roads were fog-sprayed: Fraser, Aston, Oxford, Regatta, Wargrave North, and Iffle Road.

Tree trimming and grass cutting operations have been conducted in several places, including in overgrown stands. This will remain ongoing throughout the year.

To address concerns about the mushrooming of illegal spaza shops, the municipality will survey and compile a database of all spaza shops in Henley on Klip, note their compliance status, and conduct joint inspections to verify approvals.

The Municipality will be visiting other areas as part of the Mayoral Imbizo public engagements to provide feedback to communities we met with earlier this year, including New Kentucky, De Deur, and Elandsfontein.

Midvaal remains committed to listening to its residents and addressing service delivery concerns to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of the community.

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Yours in Service Excellence,

Ald. Peter Teixeira

#PeoplesMayor

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MIDVAAL SMALL-SCALE EMBEDDED GENERATION (SSEG) POLICY & REGISTRATION

Dear Midvaal residents,

As previously communicated, residents, businesses, and industries are reminded of the registration period for alternative energy/electricity systems (including solar PV), running from 1 September to 30 December 2025. A 50% discounted application fee of R969.11 remains applicable during this period.

  • To simplify the process, Midvaal Local Municipality has introduced an online registration option. Applications may now be conveniently completed online by visiting SSEG Registration.
  • Once completed, online application forms may be submitted via email to NqobaniN@midvaal.gov.za and mphoym@midvaal.gov.za.

The Municipality encourages all customers to make use of this window period to ensure compliance and to avoid penalties for unregistered systems after the closing date.

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Documents to Download

Midvaal Embedded Generation Generic Policy – Download

Midvaal Connection Agreement – Download

Midvaal Application Form (Digital Fillable) – Download

Engineering letter for SSEG Applications (Digital Fillable) – Download

Midvaal SSEG Commissioning Report (Digital Fillable) – Download

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Download

For further information, please contact: mphoym@midvaal.gov.za

Yours in service excellence.

A PROMISE MADE A PROMISE DELIVERED: MIDVAAL OPENS GROUNDBREAKING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

On Monday, 1 September 2025, Midvaal Local Municipality opened its first Skills Development Centre in Savanna City. The project, initiated in line with the Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira’s Mayoral Undertaking of Creating Opportunities for All, has been a long time coming, years in the making and a true milestone for the municipality. This promise, first made in 2021, required persistent effort, extensive planning, and countless negotiations to finally bring the vision to life.

The Centre is also the result of a strategic partnership between Midvaal Local Municipality and HEINEKEN Beverages, reflecting a shared commitment to empowering communities through education, training, and opportunity. The Skills Development Centre is designed to bridge the skills gap in our community by offering training in various artisan trades, including plumbing, carpentry, bricklaying, electrical work, millwrighting, boiler making, and many others. In addition, the Centre will serve as a hub for innovation and enterprise development, equipping young people and the local workforce with practical skills, while also providing SMMEs with access to information and facilities to support business growth.

The Executive Mayor, Alderman Peter Teixeira, remarked: “Young people want to contribute meaningfully to their families, their communities, and to our country. But too often, the opportunities have been limited because of South Africa’s sluggish economic growth. This Skills Development Centre is a direct response to that reality. It is about equipping our people with the tools to create a better life for themselves.”

HEINEKEN Beverages Managing Director, Jordi Borrut, added: “Our donation of containers for this Skills Centre reflects our commitment to sustainable solutions that serve real community needs.  We applaud the Mayor’s leadership in driving skills development, and we’re proud to play a role in enabling spaces that empower local communities with knowledge and opportunity

The CEO of Ranyaka Community Transformation, Ms Sithembiso Malevu, the Centre’s implementing agent, also noted: “The Skills Development Centre represents a new chapter for Midvaal and its communities. For us at Ranyaka, this is more than just a building; it is a platform of opportunity where young people, women, and small businesses can access the skills, networks, and resources they need to thrive. We are proud to collaborate with the Municipality and HEINEKEN in making this vision a reality, and we look forward to walking this journey with the community to ensure the Centre remains responsive to their aspirations.”

The opening of this Centre, along with the new partnerships and commitments, marks the beginning of a lasting legacy, one that extends beyond a single project and reflects Midvaal’s broader vision of empowering the youth and workforce of this region.

Midvaal Local Municipality will continue to work to create opportunities for all and bring opportunities directly to Midvaal’s youth, ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to build a sustainable future.

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Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira
#PeoplesMayor

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