JB Marks Service Delivery & Leadership in Action
- Karen Scheepers
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
JB Marks Local Municipality has had a week of visible action and responsiveness, from high-profile leadership joining road repairs to swift investigations into community concerns. On the streets, the #ValaZonke Pothole Patching Programme brought national, provincial, and local leaders together in Ward 19, where they literally rolled up their sleeves to assist road crews. Behind the scenes, municipal teams delivered daily service updates across multiple departments, tackling everything from sewer pipeline installations to full waste collection coverage.
Hands-On Leadership – Minister Creecy Joins JB Marks Pothole Repairs
JB Marks Local Municipality – Ward 19, Sarafina Street Road safety and maintenance took centre stage this week as Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, joined forces with MEC for Public Works & Roads in North West, Hon. Sempe Elizabeth Mokua, Acting Executive Mayor of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, Cllr. Lebogang Itebogeng, and Acting Executive Mayor of JB Marks Local Municipality, Cllr. Gerald Modise for the #ValaZonke Pothole Patching Programme in Sarafina Street.
The visit went beyond a simple inspection, it was a symbolic act of hands-on leadership. Leaders physically participated in patching the road, demonstrating their commitment to improving infrastructure and the daily lives of residents.
The #ValaZonke initiative is a nationwide effort to repair potholes and improve road conditions across South Africa, ensuring safer and smoother travel for motorists. Sarafina Street, being one of the longer streets in the area, saw 70% completion during this joint operation, with the remaining 30% to be completed in planned phases.
Service Delivery Update – Progress Across Multiple Departments
JB Marks Daily Progress Report – 14 August 2025
Municipal service teams reported notable achievements across several key areas:
Road & Paving Works
Valazonke Road Patching: 70% completed in Sarafina Street through joint efforts with JB Marks, SANRAL, and Public Works.
Paving Team: Material delays persist; erosion soil cleared from Sarafina Street edges while awaiting delivery.
Yellow Fleet Projects
Ward 11 Sewer Pipeline – Phase 2 Excavation Completed:
Trenches dug to depth and slope specifications.
Gravel bedding compacted and levelled.
250m PVC piping installed with sealed joints.
Electricity Department
Promosa Baipei: 200kVA transformer replaced.
Kamp Street: Stolen power lines reinstalled.
Water Services
Extensions 6 & 7: Two pipelines fully repaired, no outages reported.
Sewage Spillages
Resolved: Sarafina (7712) blockage cleared, Sokhweba Ext 7 (10509) near pump station repaired.
Pending: Ditaelong Primary School (TLB machine scheduled for tomorrow) and Sokhweba (10589) complex repair to be continued.
Image: JB Marks
Waste Collection
100% coverage achieved for households, businesses, and hotspots – despite pipeline repair disruptions.
Public Notices
Sarafina Street: Expect intermittent closures until Valazonke completion.
Sewage Repairs: Sokhweba area to be finalised tomorrow.
Report Issues:
Water/Sewage: 082 381 0888
Roads/Paving: 018 293 1111
Disaster: 078 803 1570
Electricity: 082 385 1888
Final Thought
JB Marks Local Municipality has shown visible leadership and tangible progress this week, from high-level political involvement in road repairs to multi-department service delivery wins. While certain works remain in progress, the momentum and cooperation displayed signal a proactive approach to meeting residents’ needs.
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