JB Marks Municipality Launches Phase 5 of Accelerated Service Delivery Programme
- Karen Scheepers
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
On Monday, 01 September 2025, the JB Marks Local Municipality officially launched Phase 5 of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, Thuntsa Lerole, a campaign that translates to “sweep away the dust.” The programme is part of a broader provincial initiative aimed at intensifying and fast-tracking the delivery of essential municipal services in both rural and urban areas.
The launch event marked the beginning of a renewed effort by the municipality to address service delivery backlogs, enhance infrastructure maintenance, and strengthen cooperation with local communities.
Programme Overview
The Accelerated Service Delivery Programme is designed to:
✅ Fast-track critical interventions in communities
✅ Foster stronger partnerships between government and residents
✅ Provide a platform for direct engagement with citizens
✅ Tackle backlogs in road, lighting, water, and public facility maintenance
✅ Encourage solution-driven approaches to local challenges
Leadership and Engagement
The launch began with strategic engagement sessions between the municipal leadership and committees of Communal Property Associations from villages in the Ventersdorp region.
Key attendees included:
Cllr. Gerald Modise – Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Technical Services and Acting Executive Mayor
Members of the Mayoral Committee
Mr. Kgomotso Kumbe – Municipal Manager
Senior Directors, Managers, and Officials from critical municipal departments
The discussions were structured to ensure that communities play a meaningful role in shaping service delivery priorities and identifying urgent needs.
Areas Covered in Rollout
The local rollout of Phase 5 began in Ga-Mogopa Village and will extend to nearby areas such as:
Appeldraai
Goedgevonden
Welgevonden
Tsetse
Boikhutsong
Boikhutso
Greater Ventersdorp Region
Following this phase, the programme will expand to Ikageng and the Greater Potchefstroom Region.
Link to Provincial Programme
The local efforts form part of the build-up to the North West Provincial Phase 5 Thuntsa Lerole event, scheduled for Friday, 05 September 2025 at the Ga-Mogopa Community Hall (Ward 31).
The provincial event will be led by:
Hon. Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, Premier of the North West Province
Members of the Provincial Executive Council (EXCO)
Senior Officials from multiple Provincial Departments
This alignment between local and provincial leadership highlights a unified effort to improve service delivery and rebuild public trust across the region.
Planned Service Delivery Activities
Teams from the municipality will be rolling out multi-sector service interventions throughout villages, townships, and towns.
🔧 Activities include:
🚜 Grading of gravel roads and soccer fields
🚧 Patching of potholes
💡 Repair and maintenance of high-mast lighting
🪦 Cleaning and rehabilitation of cemeteries
🏢 Repairs to community halls and public facilities
💧 Assessment of water supply systems and augmentation needs
🏪 Registration of spaza shops
📜 By-law enforcement and inspectorate operations
These activities are intended to address both immediate infrastructure concerns and long-term maintenance requirements.
Community-Centered Governance
Municipal officials emphasized that the Thuntsa Lerole programme is not merely a clean-up or maintenance campaign, but rather a symbol of renewed municipal commitment.
Residents have been encouraged to participate actively in upcoming events and to use local channels, including ward councillors and municipal offices, to report service delivery concerns.
Broader Significance
The launch of Phase 5 comes at a time when municipalities across the North West Province are under increasing pressure to accelerate service delivery and restore confidence in local government.
Key Significance of Thuntsa Lerole:
🔎 Focused interventions in rural and urban areas
🤝 Strengthening of partnerships between residents and officials
🕊️ Promotion of transparency and accountability in governance
⚡ Rapid deployment of teams to areas with critical backlogs
By targeting issues ranging from road grading to by-law enforcement, the programme provides an integrated model for addressing local development challenges.
Final Word
The launch of Phase 5 of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, Thuntsa Lerole reflects JB Marks Municipality’s commitment to responsive and people-centered governance. By aligning with provincial priorities and engaging directly with communities, the municipality aims to deliver meaningful, visible improvements that address both infrastructure needs and public trust.
As the programme continues across Ventersdorp, Ikageng, and Potchefstroom, residents will be looking for consistent follow-through and measurable results from this renewed municipal pledge.
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