Official Vaal Metro X-press

11/12/2025

Zonke, Sjava, Mandisi Dyantyis, The Soil, and Tboze headline the 2025 event, set for December 13 at Dickinson Park, Vereeniging.

Zonke, Sjava, Mandisi Dyantyis, The Soil, and Tboze headline the 2025 Soul By The River event, set for December 13 at Dickinson Park, Vereeniging.

10/12/2025

Deputy Minister Peace Mabe leads SA's 29th Constitution signing
anniversary in Sharpeville on Wednesday.

Deputy Minister Peace Mabe leads South Africa's 29th Constitution signing anniversary commemoration in Sharpeville on Wednesday marking the nation's supreme law

30/11/2025

More opportunities for young people as Midvaal promises expanded Horizons

Midvaal Local Municipality hosted the third annual Mayoral Youth Summit for young people to take advantage of the opportunities offered.

24/11/2025

PROMO | CONTENT CREATION PROGRAMME

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED), in partnership with Amandla Management Services (Pty) Ltd, invites eligible candidates to apply for the fully funded 12-month Content Creation Programme.

This programme aims to support skills development, creative business growth, and enhanced market access within the multimedia and content creation sector.

Programme Focus Areas:
• Content creation skills development and training
• Creative business development and support
• Market access platforms for multimedia production

Minimum Requirements:
• Certified copy of a valid South African Identity Document
• No criminal record
• Unemployed youth aged 18–35 years
• Preference will be given to women and persons living with disabilities
• Proof of residence within the Sedibeng townships
• Demonstrated interest or talent in multimedia and content creation
• Commitment to attend the full 12-month programme in Vereeniging
• Shortlisted candidates must present a physical or digital portfolio during the interview

Application Link:https://forms.gle/ZxWr24QAN7GSDFNZA

Closing Date: 27 November 2025

All eligible applicants are encouraged to submit their applications within the stipulated time-frame.

24/11/2025

Midvaal Municipality has invested over R8 million in stalls to empower Informal traders.

Midvaal Municipality has invested over R8 million on new trading stalls aimed at empowering informal traders and restoring dignity to their daily operations.

24/11/2025

A new leadership emerged at the ANC Sedibeng 16th Regional Conference held over the weekend in Benoni, Ekurhuleni.

Former Emfuleni mayor Mlungisi Hlongwane has ascended to the chairmanship position of ANC in Sedibeng following a Regional Conference held in Benoni, Ekurhuleni

29/10/2025

27/10/2025

Controversial murder accused and businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala's bail appeal was dismissed by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division in Johannesburg.

The dismissal comes after Matlala was denied bail at the Alexandra Magistrates' Court and appealed the decision in the High Court.

Matlala faces charges of Attempted Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Fraud and Attempting to Defeat the Ends of Justice.

National Prosecuting Authority's Gauteng spokesperson, Phindi Mjonondwane, said they welcome the dismissal of bail plea.

15/10/2025

The EFF says its Emfuleni sub-region will mobilize all residents and convene consultative community meetings following eviction in Boiketlong.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng has strongly condemned the evictions in Boiketlong Ward 36 on Tuesday saying it is inhumane and unconstitutional.

10/10/2025

Some Evaton residents have threatened to boycott next year’s elections as a result of being without electricity for a decade

Evaton residents who continued to endure the harsh reality of living without electricity have threatened to boycott the upcoming local government elections.

28/09/2025

Today marks – a good time to remember that if we lose our fundamental universal right to access to information, then our rights and democracies may vanish entirely.

World News Day is a time to remember that if we lose our fundamental universal right to access to information, our rights and democracies may vanish entirely.