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| Westonaria budget tabled | 7 Jun 2010 |
| The Executive Mayor of Westonaria Local Municipality, Cllr Maserame Khumalo delivered the budget speech for the 2010/2011 financial year. Read more » | |
| Budget Speech 2010/2011 | 7 Jun 2010 |
| For the full copy of the speech, click below.Read more » | |
| A call to service providers to register on the database | 11 May 2010 |
| Westonaria Local Municipality invites all prospective service providers to register on the database.Read more » | |
| The youth encouraged to adopt a culture of reading | 31 Mar 2010 |
| The Library and Information Services at Westonaria celebrated national library week from 22-27 March 2010. Read more » | |
| Rotary International donates 30 wheelchairs | 31 Mar 2010 |
| Life will never be the same for the disabled and elderly recipients of the wheelchairs in Westonaria. Read more » | |
| Simunye Secondary School gets cleaned | 5 Feb 2010 |
| Parents and members of the community in Bekkersdal rolled up their sleeves and painted classrooms at Simunye Secondary School as part of government’s efforts to ensure that pupils learn in a clean and safe environment.Read more » | |
| Parents urged to participate in children's education | 18 Jan 2010 |
| The MEC for Infrastructure Development, Faith Mazibuko has urged parents to be actively involved in their children’s education.Read more » | |
| Westonaria's finances in order | 18 Jan 2010 |
| Westonaria Local Municipality has received an unqualified audit report from the Auditor-General for the 2008/2009 financial year. Read more » | |
| Notice on the closure of council offices | 3 Dec 2009 |
| The public is hereby notified about the closure of council offices during the festive season.Read more » | |
| Westonaria bids farewell to the municipal manager | 3 Dec 2009 |
| The Executive Mayor of Westonaria Cllr Maserame Khumalo announced at the council meeting held on 2 December 2009 that the municipal manager Mr. George Seitisho would be leaving at the end of December 2009.Read more » | |
| Kloof Gold Mine gives back to the community | 27 Nov 2009 |
| As part of its corporate social responsibility, Kloof Gold Mine handed over a cheque of R13 000.00 to Korekile Home for Cerebral Palsied Children on 25 November 2009.Read more » | |
| Soccer field gets laid in Waterworks | 23 Nov 2009 |
| Residents of Water Works got an early Christmas present when a soccer field was laid with grass on 19 November 2009.Read more » | |
| The MEC for Infrastructure holds a dialogue with the local contractors | 23 Oct 2009 |
| Civil works contractors in Westonaria had an opportunity to discuss the problems they encounter with the MEC for Infrastructure Faith Mazibuko on 15 October.Read more » | |
| Westonaria given a blue drop status | 19 Oct 2009 |
| Residents of Westonaria can be assured when opening their water taps that they are getting water of good quality.Read more » | |
| Community urged to participate in the development of crime prevention strategies | 28 Sep 2009 |
| By fighting crime together, we can have safe, peaceful and stable communities for us all to live in, said the Executive Mayor of WRDM, Alderman Faith Matshikiza.Read more » | |
| Westonaria builds a park in Waterworks | 28 Sep 2009 |
| Children have the right to play in a safe and secure environment, said Executive Mayor Maserame Khumalo at the opening of the park in Waterworks, Zuurbekom.Read more » | |
| Westonaria elects a new speaker | 28 Sep 2009 |
| At an extra ordinary council meeting held on 23 September, a new speaker at Westonaria Local Municipality was elected following the resignation of Cllr Libele Kolisi.Read more » | |
| The community of Westonaria encouraged to plant trees | 16 Sep 2009 |
| ‘Plant trees, save our planet’ was the message that the community of Bekkersdal was told at the Arbor Day celebrations held on 9 September.Read more » | |
| Westonaria donates sporting gear | 2 Sep 2009 |
| In helping to develop future sports stars, Westonaria Local Municipality donated sporting gear to students at Itumeleng LSEN School.Read more » | |
| Townships in the West Rand to get economic stimulation | 31 Aug 2009 |
| The West Rand District Municipality is on a mission to make townships in the district economically viable. Read more » | |
| Notice on the strike by municipal workers | 24 Jul 2009 |
| Municipal workers countrywide will embark on an industrial action demanding a salary increase of 15%. This will affect services such as refuse removal as from Monday, 27 July 2009. Read more » | |
| Westonaria installs a new telephone system | 22 Jul 2009 |
| Members of the public are being advised that Westonaria Local Municipality is in the process of changing its telephone system.Read more » | |
| Westonaria celebrates ward based volunteers and NGOs | 26 Jun 2009 |
| Westonaria Local Municipality’s HIV/Aids Unit recognised the work done by the ward based volunteers (WBVs) as well as the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the area by giving them cheques as a token of appreciation. Read more » | |
| funeral notice of the late councillor vuyiswa sikiti | 22 Jun 2009 |
| Westonaria Local Municipality hereby informs the community at large of the sad passing of Councillor Vuyiswa Sikiti.Read more » | |
| The residents of Simunye grateful for the cleaning campaign | 22 Jun 2009 |
| On the online article dated 18 May 2009, Westonaria embarked on a cleaning campaign in Simunye. After the cleaning campaign, the ANC Jackson Nkuna Branch (Ward 8) in Simunye, wrote a letter to the municipality expressing its sincere gratitude for the work done in the area. Read more » | |
| Westonaria commits to changing the lives of the people for the better | 4 Jun 2009 |
| An amount of R602, 4 million has been set aside to ensure the smooth running of the affairs of Westonaria Local Municipality during the 2009/2010 financial year. Read more » | |
| Girl learners encouraged to develop a culture of learning | 3 Jun 2009 |
| Westonaria Local Municipality participated in the Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day on 28 May, by hosting 50 girl learners from T. M Lethlake and Kgothalang High Schools.Read more » | |
| Education is the key to uniting Africans | 1 Jun 2009 |
| As the world celebrated Africa Day on 25 May 2009, Westonaria Local Municipality took part in the Africa Day celebrations. The key message was that Africa can only be freed through education.Read more » | |
| Westonaria to celebrate Africa Day | 20 May 2009 |
| The Westonaria Local Municipality’s Library and Information Services will host a local Africa Day Celebration on 25 May 2009.Read more » | |
| Westonaria calls on aspiring writers to submit essays | 20 May 2009 |
| The Westonaria Local Municipality’s Library and Information Services in partnership with various publishers is inviting submissions for a writing competition in celebration of woman.Read more » | |
| Westonaria donates land for vegetable farming | 18 May 2009 |
| The Executive Mayor of Westonaria, Maserame Khumalo has encouraged the community of greater Westonaria to partner with government in alleviating poverty in the area. Read more » | |
| Westonaria holds a sanitation and hygiene road show | 18 May 2009 |
| Personal hygiene starts at home, that is the message that community members in Bekkersdal and Simunye got at the Sanitation and Hygiene Week road show held on 12 and 14 May 2009.Read more » | |
| Westonaria embarks on a cleaning campaign | 18 May 2009 |
| After numerous calls to the municipality about the state of the environment in and around Westonaria, the residents of greater Westonaria will be happy to know that the municipality has heeded their call and has embarked on a cleaning campaign of the area.Read more » | |
| Vendor registration date extended | 18 May 2009 |
| Prospective vendors have up until 29 May to register on the Westonaria Local Municipality databaseRead more » | |
| Funeral notice of the late Councillor Sibongile Saki | 12 May 2009 |
| Westonaria Local Municipality hereby informs the community at large of the sad passing of Councillor Sibongile Saki. Read more » | |
| Westonaria to accelerate service delivery | 16 Apr 2009 |
| Westonaria is a town of hope and opportunities for all, said the Executive Mayor Maserame Khumalo, when presenting the state of the town address on 7 April 2009. Read more » | |
| Westonaria to take part in the fight against global warming | 25 Mar 2009 |
| Who will you vote for in the world’s first global election: earth or global warming? In a bid to minimise global warming, Westonaria will be among the 2, 712 cities, towns and municipalities taking a stand against global warming. Read more » | |
| Property owners can object to property valuations | 25 Mar 2009 |
| Property owners in greater Westonaria who object to the values given to their properties are urged to submit their objections to Westonaria Local Municipality. Read more » | |
| Residents urged to keep the environment clean | 9 Mar 2009 |
| The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment (GDACE) launched the Gauteng March towards a Clean Environment on 21 February 2009 in Mohlakeng Stadium, Randfontein. Read more » | |
| Political parties commit to holding peaceful elections | 9 Mar 2009 |
| To ensure that the 4th general elections take place in a safe, free and fair environment, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the West Rand held a signing off ceremony for political parties in the region on 5 March 2009.Read more » | |
| Services brought closer to the community | 2 Mar 2009 |
| People living in Bekkersdal needing anti-retroviral treatment (ARVs) will no longer have to travel long distances to get their treatment.Read more » | |
| Medicine delivered on the doorsteps of Bekkersdal residents | 11 Dec 2008 |
| Government is fulfilling its promise of improving the lives of its citizens by making medication accessible to all. Chronic patients will now receive their medication at home. Read more » | |
| A sanitation and anti-litter campaign for Thusanang | 11 Dec 2008 |
| Westonaria Local Municipality in partnership with the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry embarked on a sanitation and anti-litter campaign in Thusanang. Read more » | |
| Pig farmers in Zuurbekom get a donation | 5 Nov 2008 |
| The war on poverty and high food prices intensified when the MEC of Agriculture, Kgabisi Mosonkutu launched a piggery project in Zuurbekom on 4 November 2008. Read more » | |
| Tourism excellence awarded | 30 Oct 2008 |
| Westonaria’s craft centres came out tops at the second annual West Rand District Municipality’s Tourism Awards held at Silverstar Casino, Krugersdorp on 28 October.Read more » | |
| Sweet melodic voices heard as Westonaria hosted a choral festival | 29 Oct 2008 |
| Older persons converged to Westonaria to decide who will be crowned the best senior choir in Gauteng. Choirs from five regions in the province competed in the choral and traditional categories.Read more » | |
| Westonaria brings a medal from the OR Tambo Games | 29 Oct 2008 |
| Team Westonaria received a bronze medal for competing in Morabaraba at the third annual O.R Tambo Games held in Tshwane on 24 October.Read more » | |
| Hillshaven transfer station gets cleaned | 15 Oct 2008 |
| On 26 September 2008, the Randfontein/Westonaria Herald published an article on the Hillshaven transfer station (Dumping site causes health risks). According to the article, the dumping site was not well maintained and was affecting the health of the residents of Hillshaven.Read more » | |
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