Weekend Roundup: Matlosana Launches Solar Portal, Mandela‑Month Service, CBD Water Outage & Meter‑Reading Resumption
- Karen Scheepers
- Jul 28
- 2 min read
Over the weekend of 25–28 July, the City of Matlosana unveiled a new online solar‑connection portal, marked Nelson Mandela Month with youth volunteers, managed an urgent water shutdown in the Klerksdorp CBD and resolved a disruption in meter‑reading services. Below is an independent overview of these key developments.
1. Online SSEG Registration Goes Live
Friday, 25 July 2025: The municipality introduced a dedicated web portal, apply.sseg.org.za, enabling residents and businesses to submit applications for small‑scale embedded generation (SSEG) solar connections entirely online. Applicants can now upload required forms, track their application status via a dashboard and download guidance materials without visiting municipal offices. A call center (018 487 8701/05) is available to assist users with account setup and document uploads.
Mayor Mahlophe Leads Mandela‑Month Service
Friday, 25 July 2025: As part of Nelson Mandela Month, Cllr Fikile Mahlophe and the Office of the Executive Mayor partnered with the National Youth Development Agency’s National Youth Service (NYS) Programme for a community service day at Minovia Disability Centre in Khuma. Dozens of Khuma youth painted, cleaned and landscaped the facility grounds. Organisers say the initiative both honors Mandela’s legacy and fosters skills, social inclusion and volunteerism among young people. The NYS Programme, a government youth‑development scheme, seeks to improve service delivery, nation‑building and sustainable‐livelihood training.
Emergency Water Shutdown in Klerksdorp CBD
Saturday, 26 July 2025: An urgent repair to a burst main on Goue Street prompted a temporary water‐supply interruption across the Klerksdorp central business district. From 08:00 to 18:00, businesses and offices experienced low pressure or no supply while crews replaced a damaged pipe segment. The municipality deployed water tankers on key routes and apologised for any inconvenience. For enquiries, residents were directed to 018 487 8383/67.
Meter‑Reading Services Resume After Dispute
As of Monday, 21 July 2025 (update issued 25 July): The City apologised for a gap in meter reading caused by a contractual dispute with service provider Mosekate Meter Readers. Following resolution of the disagreement, meter‑reading resumed on 21 July. Customers are advised that account updates will be delayed, with all readings and billing reconciliations expected to be completed by Friday, 8 August. The municipality has committed to clearer communication and improved operational efficiency going forward.
Final Thought
This weekend’s announcements reflect Matlosana’s dual focus on digital service delivery and hands‑on community support. Residents are encouraged to explore the new SSEG portal, participate in local volunteer opportunities, plan for any scheduled outages and monitor official channels for updates on billing and service‑delivery matters.
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