Official Vaal Metro X-press

12/01/2025

for R100 prior official release, Education department called on to provide clarity.

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on the department to clarify its position regarding the sale of matric results by a private entity.

24/12/2024

Police discovered a body of an unidentified African male when they rescued a Pakistan businessman who was kidnapped in Sebokeng.

A 46-year-old woman has been arrested for murder and kidnapping a Pakistani businessman in Sebokeng on Monday.

23/11/2024

ICYMI | Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's addresses ordering the closure of spaza shops implicated in the deaths of children from with immediate effect.

He further announced that all spaza shops must be registered.

Former ANC member now MK Party's Themba Mnisi commonly known as Vutha Mlilo bust a South African woman attempting to assist to register a business at municipal offices in Sebokeng, Vaal.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi had earlier condemned South Africans who use their identities to help undocumented foreign nationals to register their tuckshops.

"We want them to try their luck, and I can assure you, they will regret it. And the system that they've used to do registration are water tight. We know what we're looking for, we know the database that they are linked. You can't claim to have had a business in the last three years and when we go to the SA Receiver of Revenue database, you've not filed," he remarked.

23/11/2024

Gauteng police have called on the public to assist in locating the man and woman in the picture.

According to the men and women in blue, this couple can assist with investigation of a r**e case that happened on 20 April 2024 in Vereeniging, Sedibeng District.

Anyone with information may contact Detective Constable Brummer on 073 079 1467/ 016 450 2566 or contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or MySAPS App.

11/11/2024

Tributes have continued to pour in following the passing of former Democratic Alliance Vaal chairperson and Midvaal Local Municipality speaker of council, Freddie Peters, on Sunday, aged 78.

Tributes have continued to pour in following the passing of Midvaal ward 1 councillor, Freddie Peters, on Sunday at age 78.

22/10/2024

Joburg mayor Dada Morero is expected to meet on Tuesday as the step aside rule is set to kick in following the Community Development MMC's arrest.

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says the step aside rule will kick in, in the matter of community development MMC Kabelo Gwamanda's arrest.

22/10/2024

The DA has called on Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to fulfill his promises of installing electricity transformers in made during his pre-elections campaign.

The DA has called on Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to fulfill his pre-elections campaign promises of installing transformers in Emfuleni.

09/10/2024

Water users are urged to boil their water for drinking purposes as extra safety precaution following presence of in the Vaal River.

Water users are urged to boil their water for drinking purposes as extra safety precaution following presence of cholera in the Vaal River.

07/10/2024

A drug mule arrested at OR Tambo Airport has been rushed to hospital following health complication, Deputy National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, explains.

03/10/2024

It's back to business for Emfuleni Local Municipality as they reach an agreement with Eskom Hld SOC Ltd on outstanding debt.

Emfuleni municipality has officially signed an agreement with Eskom on outstanding debt as per court order dating back in 2023.

02/10/2024

ICYMI | Despite construction commencing in 2017, Boipatong Social Integrated facility is yet to be complete, ActionSA says it will demand answers from leaders at the Provincial legislature.

ActionSA has raised concerns over non-completion of Boipatong social integrated facility in Emfuleni municipality during an oversight visit.

01/10/2024

ICYMI | The EFF has fingered Gauteng Finance MEC, Lebogang Maile failure to address Emfuleni Local Municipality crisis, attributing it to his ties with fellow ANC comrades.

EFF said Gauteng Finance MEC, Lebogang Maile has failed to take decisive measures in Emfuleni municipal due to ties with fellow ANC cadres.

21/09/2024

Some ports of entry in South Africa have been closed for operations until further notice due to snowfall.

Image: BMA

21/09/2024

The suspects' vehicle collided with a truck after they tried to evade a roadblock.

Law enforcement agencies arrested six suspects involved in an armed business robbery at a liquor store in Vereeniging.

21/09/2024

The EFF in Gauteng says Education MEC Chiloane has failed the learners with special needs, calls for Minister Gwarube to intervene

Following an oversight visit by delegates, the EFF has called for intervention due to alarming conditions at the school for special needs.

19/09/2024

According to the department, if a school reaches capacity and cannot accommodate a learner, parents may receive a transfer offer for the next closest school.

Gauteng department of education urged parents to act promptly on school placement offers after a total of 293 057 were issued by Thursday.

18/09/2024

According to the NPA, the court interpreter demanded cash payment in order for the accused to be released from custody on the same day.

Zimbabwean national and court interpreter Elizabeth Kazembe appeared before the Vereeniging magistrates' court on charge of theft and fraud

18/09/2024

The over 35-year-old’s can breathe a sigh of relief after been thrown a lifeline in the sector.

Midvaal municipality in partnership with Afri Guard has bridged unemployment gap through a lifeline opportunity for the over 35-year-old.