The City of Matlosana Local Municipality has experienced a highly active week focused on intensive infrastructure updates, utility management, and civic empowerment initiatives. From widespread road rehabilitation projects to critical electrical repairs and public engagement workshops, the local administration has systematically addressed service delivery challenges while keeping residents informed of strategic developments.

Extensive Road Maintenance and Repairs Gain Momentum Across Wards

The City of Matlosana, through its Department of Technical and Infrastructure, has rolled out a comprehensive road maintenance and upgrade programme to improve commuter safety and general driving conditions across several townships and suburbs.

Initial work carried out at the beginning of the week targeted critical sectors, including the resealing of the intersection at Smith and Liza Streets in Klerksdorp Adamaview, and the cleaning of stormwater channels in Extension 11, Kanana. Grader teams were deployed to clear and level gravel roads, notably along Pine Street in Khuma Extension 9, Extension 24 Jouberton, and Moeketsi Street in Jouberton Extension 8. To address public spaces, municipal teams also cleared illegal dumping sites in Extension 22, while pothole cutting, prepping, and paving operations advanced on Kanana Lenong Street and Meteor Street near the Fresh Produce Market.

By mid-week, technical teams continued to build momentum with a series of secondary interventions:

• Paving Operations: Active paving projects progressed along Dr Yusuf Dadoo and Readman Street, alongside upgrades on Meteor Road in Uraniaville.

• Grading and Surfacing: Graders leveled streets in Extensions 6 and 8 in Dubai, as well as Joshua Nkomo Street and Thandi Lumhle Street in Extension 6, Tigane.

• Asphalt Resurfacing: Technical crews applied SS60 and asphalt to JD Khumalo Street in Kanana, while dedicated teams patched potholes in Amertis Street, Klerksdorp, and Lenong Street, Kanana.

The municipality has urged motorists and residents to remain cautious when traveling through construction zones and to adhere to all temporary road signs while these long-term infrastructure improvements are finalized.

Housing Consumer Education Workshops Conclude in Tigane

In an effort to advance community development and support human settlement services, the City of Matlosana’s Planning and Human Settlements directorate partnered with the National and Provincial Human Settlements Departments to conduct a multi-ward Housing Consumer Education Workshop. As documented in the informational flyer image_b61a61.jpg, the localized educational campaign kicked off on 26 May 2026 in Kanana before concluding its final leg on 2 June 2026 at the Tigane Community Hall.

The initiative, championed by key officials including Ward 02 Councillor A. Mothupi, Ward 01 Councillor P.G. Mqikela, and MMC for Planning and Human Settlements Councillor Portia Mtshawulana, focused on equipping housing beneficiaries with essential knowledge regarding their rights and responsibilities.

Beyond consumer education, municipal officials provided vital on-site administrative services, which included:

• The distribution of title deeds, with provisions for off-site collection at the Tigane housing office for absent residents.

• Registration on the National Housing Needs Registry (NHNR).

• Verification of residential permits.

• Guidance on First Home Finance (FHF) and the Enhanced Extended Discount Benefits Scheme (EEDBS).

Public Broadcast Focuses on Fresh Produce Market Operations

To foster transparency and stimulate local economic development, the municipality utilized local media platforms to share updates on its economic infrastructure. On the evening of Tuesday, 2 June 2026, the MMC of Local Economic Development (LED), Councillor Wesley Kgang, participated in a live broadcast on Star FM 102.9 MHZ. The radio address focused on the current operations, strategic management, and commercial opportunities at the Matlosana Fresh Produce Market, offering stakeholders and local businesses a clearer look into municipal economic programs.

Scheduled Water Infrastructure Maintenance for Hartbeesfontein Reservoir

In collaboration with the Midvaal Water Company, the local municipality has announced a water quality management and infrastructure maintenance operation scheduled for Saturday, 6 June 2026. The 17ML Hartbeesfontein Reservoir will undergo deep cleaning and disinfection between 06:00 and 18:00.

The municipality has shared that the entirety of Hartbeesfontein and Tigane will face direct water supply interruptions, temporary shortages, or low water pressure during the twelve-hour maintenance window. Residents, local institutions, and businesses have been urged to prepare accordingly. To cushion the impact on local communities, the municipality has confirmed that water tankers will be actively deployed to affected zones where necessary.

Electrical Teams Address Faults and Severe Grid Overloads

The municipality's electrical department has faced significant strain due to a combination of technical faults and localized grid overload. On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, portions of Jouberton experienced a sudden power outage due to a technical fault on a CB line. Technical teams managed to isolate the fault and restore supply within an estimated window of one to two hours.

However, wider electrical interruptions have continued to affect Jouberton, Alabama, and Manzilpark. The MMC for Electrical Engineering, Councillor Matome Mangesi, clarified that a recent drop in temperature triggered an exceptionally high demand for electricity, overloading transformers and breakers. According to municipal authorities, grid strain is heavily exacerbated by the use of non-essential appliances, such as unmanaged geysers, continuous lighting, and the practice of using electric stoves for space heating. Furthermore, illegal bridging and electricity theft continue to compromise grid stability.

Consumers have been urged to practice energy conservation during peak hours, specifically from 05:00 to 08:00 and 17:00 to 20:30. In tandem with these demand-management efforts, the community of Ward 15 was called to an urgent public meeting regarding local electrification on Thursday, 4 June 2026, at the Extension 10C Circle in Jacaranda, led by Councillor P.J. Swart and MMC Councillor M.I. Mangesi, as detailed in the official notice image.

Through this combination of rapid infrastructure maintenance, transparent public communication, and targeted utility management, the City of Matlosana continues to navigate seasonal service pressures. While technical teams remain deployed to resolve ongoing water and electrical challenges, the local council relies heavily on community cooperation and responsible resource usage to ensure sustainable service delivery across all wards.

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