Merafong City is buzzing with anticipation as a new local party prepares to contest the upcoming local government elections.
The One Merafong Organization (OMO) party, expected to be officially launched soon, will focus on addressing community issues and driving economic development in the area.
A key priority for the party will be taking action against those implicated in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal and tackling the long-standing issue of sinkholes in Khutsong.
The party’s emergence has generated interest among residents frustrated with current service delivery and governance.
ActionSA’s recent merger with smaller parties and its strong showing in the Ward 10 by-election have positioned it as a potential contender, but the new party aims to carve its own niche.
The 2026 local government elections are scheduled between November 2026 and January 2027.
With 508 parties registered to contest, including new entrants like uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) and the South African Communist Party (SACP), the stage is set for a dynamic election.
