Potchefstroom residents and commuters are advised to prepare for significant traffic adjustments as the city gears up for the Potch 10km Road Race and Post-Race Festival on Saturday, 21 March 2026 . The event, which aims to showcase the city as a vibrant hub for sport and community engagement, will necessitate the temporary closure of several key arterial routes to ensure the safety of the expected influx of runners and spectators. Scheduled Road Closures and Traffic Impact

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice confirming a planned water shutdown in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The interruption is required to install a new Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) on MC Rhoode Road, following ongoing supply challenges attributed to a defective existing valve. Residents across multiple neighbourhoods are advised to prepare for the temporary disruption and store adequate water ahead of the scheduled maintenance. Image: The G

Water infrastructure across the City of Matlosana is undergoing significant maintenance and emergency repair interventions this week, affecting multiple communities. Residents in Orkney have been informed of a scheduled water supply interruption due to planned maintenance, while the City has also announced the successful repair of a major water line supplying Hartbeesfontein and Tigane. These developments form part of ongoing efforts to ensure a stable and reliable water supp

The Ventersdorp Road Pump Station has officially resumed normal operations following a planned shutdown to complete a major equipment upgrade. The JB Marks Local Municipality confirmed that the work was finalised successfully and that water supply across affected areas has stabilised. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Purpose of the Shutdown The temporary interruption formed part of a scheduled infrastructure improvement project. Technicians installed a new 200 kW motor and pump

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice informing residents of Potchefstroom about a planned shutdown at the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station . The shutdown, scheduled for Tuesday, 18 November 2025 , is required to install a new 200 kW motor and pump , a critical upgrade aimed at improving water supply reliability and long-term system efficiency. Residents across several neighbourhoods have been urged to prepare for potential water interruptions. Image: The G

Large parts of Klerksdorp have been left without electricity following a high-voltage transformer fault on Eskom’s supply line , affecting several residential and commercial areas since early Wednesday morning. According to a statement issued by the City of Matlosana Local Municipality , the fault originated from Eskom’s high-voltage infrastructure , which supplies power to key distribution zones within the city. The municipality has confirmed that Eskom technicians are cur

The JB Marks Local Municipality has confirmed that repair work remains ongoing at Ikageng Water Pump Station 7 , following a mechanical breakdown that disrupted water supply to several parts of the city earlier this week. The breakdown affected water pumping to the Ikageng West Reservoir , leaving areas such as Ikageng Proper (Old Ikageng) and Potch Industria with low pressure or no water since the weekend. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations ⚙️ Mechanical Breakdown and Immedi

Major Road Closures Ahead of Potchefstroom’s Premier Running Event Residents and motorists across the greater Potchefstroom area are being advised to take note of significant road closures and traffic restrictions as the city prepares to host the annual Letsgo Potch Marathon 2025 on Saturday, 25 October 2025 . Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Now recognised as one of the largest road-running events in the region, the Letsgo Potch Marathon will start and finish at CID Cachet Pa

Residents across Klerksdorp and surrounding towns will soon be required to take charge of their own water and electricity meter readings , following the expiry of a key municipal service contract. The change, which takes effect from 1 November , comes after the City of Matlosana’s agreement with Mosekate Trading and Projects Company concluded at the end of September. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations ⚙️ Background: End of a Service Contract The contract between Matlosana Munici

The Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (DKKDM) has officially announced the relocation of several of its political and administrative offices across the district in an effort to streamline operations and improve service delivery for residents. The move, which affects departments in Orkney, Stilfontein, Leeudoringstad, and Klerksdorp, is part of the municipality’s ongoing plan to enhance accessibility and efficiency within its governance structures. Image: The Go-To Guy

A power outage has been reported in the Bult area and several central parts of Potchefstroom, including the central business district...

The JB Marks Local Municipality has confirmed that the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station upgrades are taking longer than expected. According...

Planned Upgrades Lead to New Technical Hurdles The Frikkie Van Der Merwe Substation in Merafong, a key part of the local power supply...