The JB Marks Local Municipality has entered a state of high alert following a series of severe weather developments that have already begun to impact local infrastructure. As a significant "Cut-off Low" pressure system moves across the South African interior, municipal authorities are working to mitigate risks associated with rising water levels and intense electrical storms. The situation has necessitated immediate intervention to ensure the safety of residents in Potchefstr

The JB Marks Local Municipality has confirmed that a major water supply disruption is currently affecting several prominent areas within Potchefstroom following the flooding of the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station . The facility, a vital node in the municipality’s water distribution network, was overwhelmed by persistent rainfall that has characterized the region's weather patterns over the past several days. Damage Assessment and Emergency Response Municipal technical teams, a