City of Matlosana Operations Update: Holiday Closures and Service Disruptions
- Karen Scheepers
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
As the Easter holiday period begins, the City of Matlosana has released a series of administrative and service updates to keep residents in the KOSH area informed. These notices cover a wide range of essential information, from the early closure of municipal buildings and holiday refuse schedules to urgent repairs regarding a power outage currently affecting the northern suburbs.
Municipal Office Closures for the Easter Weekend
The City of Matlosana has issued a public notice regarding the temporary closure of all municipal offices across the KOSH area. As of 11:00 on Thursday, 02 April 2026, administrative services have ceased for the long weekend. Offices are scheduled to remain closed through the Easter period and will officially re-open for business on Tuesday, 07 April 2026, at 07:45. Residents are encouraged to plan their administrative needs accordingly, as walk-in services will be unavailable during this period.
Emergency Power Outage in Northern Suburbs
In a media statement released today, Thursday, 02 April 2026, the Electrical Department confirmed they are attending to a significant power outage. The disruption is caused by a cable fault impacting several northern suburbs, including:
Irene Park
Flamwood
Parts of Wilkoppies
Municipal technicians are currently on-site working to identify and repair the fault. While an estimated time for restoration has not yet been established, the municipality has advised residents to unplug high-consumption appliances to avoid damage from potential power surges when the electricity is restored.
Revised Refuse Removal Schedule
To accommodate the upcoming public holidays, the municipality has adjusted its household refuse collection schedule. Residents are notified that there will be no household refuse collection on the following dates:
Friday, 3 April 2026 (Good Friday)
Monday, 6 April 2026 (Family Day)
Monday, 27 April 2026 (Freedom Day)
Friday, 1 May 2026 (Workers' Day)
The municipality clarified that collection services will continue exclusively for essential services, including hospitals, clinics, supermarkets, restaurants, and old-age homes.
Essential Municipal Contact Directory
For residents requiring assistance during the office closure or to report service delivery issues, the City has provided a directory of departmental contact numbers.
Department | Contact Number |
General Enquiries | 018 487 8000 |
Electrical Department | 018 487 8701 / 05 |
Water Department | 018 487 8383 / 67 |
Sewer Department | 018 487 8611 / 8524 |
Roads Department | 018 487 8369 / 70 |
Licensing | 018 487 8856 / 8830 |
Housing | 018 487 8013 / 8578 |
Prepaid Section | 018 487 8484 / 8403 |
The City of Matlosana remains committed to service delivery despite the holiday interruptions and urges the community to use these designated lines for any urgent infrastructure or utility concerns. Residents are reminded to stay updated via the municipality's official social media channels and website for further news on the northern suburbs' power restoration.
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