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The Citizen
a day ago
- General
- The Citizen
Rothdene pump station upgrades to be completed soon
Rothdene pump station upgrades to be completed soon The Midvaal Local Municipality(MLM) is making significant progress on the upgrade of the Rothdene Pump Station, a key infrastructure project aimed at improving sewage management and eliminating unpleasant odours affecting nearby communities. Recently, Municipal officials conducted an oversight visit to the site to monitor construction progress and ensure quality standards are being met. According to MLM, the pump station plays a critical role in processing sewage from several areas, including Sicelo, Henley on Klip, Daleside, and parts of the Midvaal industrial zones. For years, residents living near the station have expressed concern over persistent foul odours emanating from the facility. In response, the municipality has appointed a contractor to install a state-of-the-art Odour Control System designed to neutralize offensive smells and significantly improve air quality for surrounding neighbourhoods. 'The upgrade project remains on schedule, with full completion anticipated by the end of June. Several key components of the upgrades, such as servicing the 5-ton Demag cranes, repairing and installing Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), and refurbishing the unit breaker, were completed earlier this year.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
MLM expands CCTV, upgrades infrastructure in new budget rollout
Midvaal Local Municipality (MLM) is among the few municipalities in Gauteng to adopt a fully funded budget. This is after the unanimous decision to approve the 2025/2026 Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) and Integrated Development Plan. This means that MLM has enough capital to cover all planned expenditures, including operational and capital costs. According to MLM, the Draft Integrated Development Plan and MTREF came after months of consultations with various communities and stakeholders across the municipality. The Gauteng budget 2.0 for the 2025/26 financial year is R172.3b, an increase of some R886.6m from the budget tabled earlier this year. As Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, tabled the Gauteng budget 2.0 for the 2025/26 financial year recently, he raised a serious concern that only four municipalities in Gauteng have tabled funded budgets while the rest remain unfunded. According to the municipality, the R2b 2025/2026 MTREF was drafted with careful consideration of the challenging economic climate facing the people of Midvaal, as well as the wider challenges faced by South Africa. This, MLM believes, showcases a government that prioritises the well-being and interests of its residents. The revenue budgeted for the year is R2.126b, an increase of 9.79% over the current year's budgeted revenue. Key service delivery projects included in this budget is R69m to replace old asbestos pipes using the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG). Phase 3 of the electrification of Sicelo in Ext 5 (Silahliwe) continues. In previous budgets, MLM allocated funding for Phases 1 and 2 in Kuvukiland and Stand 118. A total of R26m will be geared towards the construction of a substation in Savanna City, which will increase electricity capacity to support future housing developments. 'A total of R27m has been set aside in the 2024/25 budget from loan finance for road rehabilitation and the conversion of gravel roads to tar. A further R22m is allocated in the 2025/26 financial year to continue with rehabilitation and gravel-to-tar upgrades.' Furthermore, the MLM said it will give rebates of 25% and 50% on property rates. 'The threshold for qualification has been extended to five times the value of the SASSA Old Age Pension Grant, which equates to approximately R11 000.' MLM reveals that it has procured two high-speed vehicles for crime prevention purposes. 'We have made provision for the employment of law enforcement officers who will drive these high-speed vehicles, working alongside our CCTV cameras and other safety mechanisms to curb criminal activities in our municipality. The rollout of CCTV cameras in the Western and Northern regions has commenced, while a significant portion of the budget is being used to maintain existing cameras.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
04-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Midvaal Municipality shines at Salga audit awards with five prestigious accolades
Peter Teixeira, the mayor of the top performing local municipality, Midvaal. Image: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers The Midvaal Local Municipality has won big at the SA Local Government Association (Salga) annual municipal audit awards for the Gauteng province. During the ceremony held over the weekend at the Premier Hotel near the OR Tambo International Airport, the association acknowledged municipalities demonstrating excellence in financial management. The municipality again emerged as a top performer and scooped five prestigious awards recognising its exemplary performance. According to Midvaal spokesperson Idah Satikhe, the event is held annually to recognise and celebrate municipalities for their exemplary financial management and adherence to the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The municipality was honoured for ensuring that accountability, as well as swift consequences for transgressions and poor performance, were ensured for the 2023/24 financial year. Its second award was for submitting quality annual financial statements and annual performance report, with no corrections made during the audit in 2023/24. In addition, the municipality paid service providers within 30 days for the 2023/24 financial year, and in its municipal capital grants service delivery for local municipalities, it achieved a 99.2% spending rate. Midvaal also obtained a clean audit, which highlighted areas for improvement in 2023/24. 'These awards are a testament to Midvaal's commitment to good governance, transparency, accountability, and long-term financial sustainability,' Satikhe said. She added that the municipality will continue to shine as a beacon of hope, demonstrating that good governance is possible and exemplifying what a caring, compassionate and agile institution looks like. At the 2022/23 Salga municipal awards, Midvaal also won the best overall municipality in Gauteng for its performance. Midvaal also had zero debt for Eskom and Rand Water, which also awarded it the Blue Drop Award for 2024. The National Department of Water and Sanitation also honoured Midvaal with a Green Drop for Sanitation Wastewater Treatment, while the Chartered Institute of Government Finance Audit, and Risk Officers gave the municipality its Clean Administration Award for 2024. In July last year, Midvaal received the Best Overall Municipality award based on its incredible performance, which is based on its extensive key performance indicator assessment, which is audited quarterly. Midvaal has also achieved 12 consecutive clean audits from Auditor-General South Africa between the 2013 and 2024 financial years.
The Citizen
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Expo shines spotlight on local talent and growth
The Midvaal Local Municipality inaugural Digital Expo promises an era where service delivery will be heightened and the consumer will not be left behind. The Expo took place from May 22 to May 24 at the Balmoral Gardens in De Deur. The event boasted a variety of exhibitors who through information, educated attendees about the promise of the digitisation of municipal services and what that would mean for them as consumers. In government, digital transformation refers to the process of using technology to make government services more accessible, efficient, and transparent. Key stakeholders, including Nedbank, CSIR, Vodacom, BCX, PTPI, VUT, and Boxfusion, shared their perspectives on how digital tools can make a significant difference in improving municipal services while driving inclusion. During presentations, the consensus between all speakers was that digitisation presents an opportunity where feedback between the consumer and the municipality happens in real time. The event highlighted the transformative potential of digital technology in improving municipal service delivery, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusion, innovation, and community empowerment. The expo was carried out under the theme: 'Digital Technology and Its Application in Municipal Service Delivery'. MMC for Corporate Services, Mokete Motsamai highlighted that as part of the mayoral commitment to creating a forward-thinking, responsive local government, the municipality strives to push the boundaries of innovation. 'By integrating cutting-edge digital technologies,the municipality aims to enhance service delivery across Midvaal, ensuring that no community is left behind. This commitment includes a focus on equitable access to services.' The first day of the event included engaging presentations and a dynamic panel discussion with leading digital industry experts, who discussed the latest trends in technology, innovation, and inclusive service delivery. On May 23 and 24, the Expo featured a hackathon, where graduates from the Midvaal area collaborated to develop innovative, inclusive solutions for real municipal challenges. The hackathon is a unique opportunity for local talent to actively contribute to the future of their community, with a strong focus on designing accessible and equitable digital solutions. The event provided a platform for thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to explore how digital advancements can enhance governance, particularly by ensuring the benefits of technology are accessible to all residents. The Digital Expo represents a crucial milestone in Midvaal Local Municipality's ongoing efforts to leverage technology for improved service delivery. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
13-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Midvaal firefighters reach new heights
MEYERTON – Firefighters from the Midvaal Local Municipality are taking fitness to new heights—literally. Known across South Africa for their formidable strength and discipline, this elite team has taken their training beyond the firehouse, recently running the full stairwells of some of Johannesburg's tallest skyscrapers, fully suited in firefighting gear. This high-intensity stair training has seen the team tackle icons like Ponte Tower, standing at 173m with 54 floors, and The Leonardo in Sandton, currently the tallest building in South Africa at 234m and 55 floors. These feats, while not part of a formal competition, reflect the team's self-driven pursuit of excellence and endurance. Photos of their recent training sessions—shared on social media—show the firefighters clad in full protective gear, including heavy jackets, helmets, and breathing apparatuses, ascending floor after floor. Their efforts are part of a broader initiative to test their limits and enhance operational readiness. 'Running stairs in full kit simulates the physical demands of fire emergencies,' a firefighter explained. 'It boosts our strength, stamina, and mental resilience.' The benefits go beyond physical conditioning. These intense sessions also help boost team morale, camaraderie, and confidence, essential qualities in high-pressure rescue situations. Next on their list is the legendary Carlton Centre in downtown Johannesburg. Towering at 223m with 50 floors, it was once Africa's tallest building and remains an iconic challenge for anyone brave enough to tackle it from the ground up. Whether training in Meyerton or scaling urban giants, the Midvaal fire team continues to set the bar for what it means to be fire-fit in South Africa—one step at a time. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
