JB Marks Local Municipality Invites Public Input for 5th Generation IDP and 2026/2027 Budget

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially opened the floor for residents to shape the future of their communities. In a public notice issued by Municipal Manager Mr. K. Kumbe, Executive Mayor Councillor Gaba Thithiba Ka Qhele invited all stakeholders to participate in the upcoming Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budget community engagements for the 2026/2027 financial year.

The IDP serves as a strategic roadmap, designed to align municipal resources with the actual needs and priorities of the people. By participating, residents have a direct say in how the municipal budget is allocated toward infrastructure, service delivery, and local economic development.

Why Your Voice Matters

This participatory process is not just a courtesy; it is a constitutional mandate. Under Section 151(1) (e) of the South African Constitution and the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, local governments are required to foster a culture of "participatory governance."

This 5th Generation IDP process is a critical opportunity for residents to ensure that the municipality's long-term plan reflects the lived realities of every ward, from Potchefstroom to Ventersdorp and surrounding areas.

Community Engagement Schedule

All meetings are scheduled to begin at 17:00. Residents are encouraged to attend the session corresponding to their specific ward:

Date	Wards Covered	Venue
Mon, 13 April 2026	06, 08, 11 & 14	Ga-Matlabe Community Hall
Tue, 14 April 2026	09, 10 & 12	Govan Mbeki Community Hall
Wed, 15 April 2026	04, 16 & 19	Lusaka Community Hall
Thu, 16 April 2026	02, 03, 05, 07, 15, 22-25 & 28	Madiba Banqueting Halls
Mon, 20 April 2026	29 & 30	Extension 02 Community Hall
Tue, 21 April 2026	32, 33 & 34	Extension 04 Community Hall
Wed, 22 April 2026	31	Goedgevonden Community Hall
Thu, 23 April 2026	01, 18, 20 & 27	Chris Hani Community Hall
Tue, 28 April 2026	17, 21 & 26	O.R. Tambo Community Hall
Wed, 29 April 2026	13, 17 & 21	Promosa Community Hall

How to Submit Enquiries

For those seeking further information or wishing to submit written inputs, the Municipality has designated several contact points:

• IDP Office: Mr. L.R. Madisha or Mr. J. Simango

• Phone: 018 299 5216 / 018 299 5105

• Email: madishal@jbmarks.gov.za | josephs@jbmarks.gov.za

• Speaker’s Office: Mr. S. Tyatya at SpeakerAdmin@jbmarks.gov.za

• Physical Address: 35 Cnr. Wolmarans and Sol Plaatjie Avenue, Potchefstroom.

Note: Community participation is the backbone of local democracy. Residents are urged to use these platforms to hold their ward councillors accountable and ensure their specific neighborhood needs are prioritized in the 2026/2027 budget.