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JB Marks Announces Major Pump Station Shutdown for Critical Motor and Pump Installation
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

Karen Scheepers
Nov 172 min read


JB Marks Municipality Provides Progress Update on Louis le Grange Street Water Pipe Repairs
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued an update on the repair work to the water pipe that burst on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, along Louis le Grange Street near the Waste Transfer Station. The municipality reports that significant progress has been made, with immediate interventions helping to reduce water loss and stabilise supply to affected areas. Image: JB Marks Emergency Repair Work Completed According to the municipality, technical teams worked throughout the nigh

Karen Scheepers
Nov 132 min read


Farmers’ Day Strengthens Agricultural Development in Ventersdorp
The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality , in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) , hosted a successful Farmers’ Day on 27 October 2025 at Palmietfonten Farm in Ventersdorp. The engagement formed part of a broader October 2025 agricultural support programme , which also included sessions at Kgakala Stadium in Leeudoringstad. The initiative focused on empowering local farmers through information sharing, research support, and su

Karen Scheepers
Oct 292 min read


Weekly Community Report: Infrastructure, Safety, and Local Updates
This week’s community communications across various JB Marks municipal wards highlighted several ongoing service delivery matters and local initiatives. Information was gathered from multiple ward WhatsApp groups to provide residents with a clear overview of municipal operations, maintenance progress, and neighbourhood activities. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Infrastructure and Maintenance Progress Multiple wards reported updates on essential municipal services, particularl

Karen Scheepers
Oct 233 min read


JB Marks Service Teams Drive Progress Across Roads, Water, and Waste Management
The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its daily service delivery progress update for 02 October 2025 , reflecting steady...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 33 min read


JB Marks Crowned Best Performing Municipality in North West Province
In a notable endorsement of municipal performance, JB Marks Local Municipality has been awarded the Best Performing Municipality in the...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 32 min read


Temporary Road Closure Announced for Oudebrug Street on Monday, 06 October 2025
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice informing residents and motorists of a planned temporary closure on Oudebrug...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 13 min read


JB Marks Municipality Warns Against Throwing Foreign Objects onto Power Lines
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice warning residents about the dangerous and damaging practice of throwing...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 13 min read


JB Marks September Service Delivery Report Highlights Progress and Infrastructure Investment
The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its consolidated monthly progress report for September, outlining achievements across core...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 14 min read


JB Marks Daily Progress Report Highlights Water, Sewer, and Waste Achievements
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued its daily progress report reflecting service delivery actions across multiple departments. The...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 303 min read


JB Marks MSME Flea Market Showcases Collaboration and Local Talent
The JB Marks Local Municipality recently partnered with the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) to host a Micro, Small, and Medium...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 292 min read


JB Marks Service Delivery Update – Roads, Infrastructure & Community Milestone
The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its latest service delivery progress report, highlighting major road repairs, infrastructure...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 232 min read


Temporary Water Supply Interruption – Ventersdorp Road Pump Station
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a notice regarding a planned water supply shutdown to enable electrical upgrade work at the...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 231 min read


JB Marks Service Delivery Update
The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its daily progress report on service delivery, reflecting significant developments across...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 222 min read


Service Delivery Progress in JB Marks: Roads, Sewers, and Water Systems Advance
The latest JB Marks service delivery update reports steady progress across multiple sectors, with major roadworks nearing completion on...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 193 min read


Ventersdorp Youth Protest and the New Mine Controversy
On 18 September 2025, the streets of Ventersdorp were filled with burning tyres, makeshift barricades, and chants from a frustrated...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 195 min read


JB Marks Service Delivery Update: Road Repairs, and Rapid Sewer Interventions
The latest JB Marks Municipality service delivery report highlights a day of major infrastructure achievements, including the...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 173 min read


Ventersdorp Road Pump Station Upgrade Successfully Completed
The JB Marks Local Municipality has confirmed the successful completion of extensive upgrade work at the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station....

Karen Scheepers
Sep 172 min read


Pump Station Delays Overshadow Service Delivery Gains in JB Marks
The JB Marks Local Municipality has confirmed that the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station upgrades are taking longer than expected. According...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 163 min read


Planned Water Disruption Set for Ventersdorp Road Pump Station
Residents across Potchefstroom and surrounding areas are being urged to prepare for a scheduled water supply shutdown next week. The JB...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 122 min read
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