The JB Marks Local Municipality has announced a significant, long-term temporary road closure in Potchefstroom to facilitate the next phase of the Promosa and Poortjie Dam Bulk Sewer Line Upgrade Project . Starting Monday, 23 February 2026, a portion of Daniel Street will be closed to allow contractors to trench and install a critical pipeline crossing. This project is part of a broader municipal strategy to strengthen and modernize the bulk sewer infrastructure serving the r

The JB Marks Local Municipality has entered a period of intensive operational activity, focusing on long-term infrastructure resilience and the empowerment of local businesses. From high-level site inspections led by the city's top leadership to specialized training for the tourism sector, the municipality is signaling a concerted effort to modernize service delivery and foster economic growth across its districts. Image: JB Marks Executive Leadership Conducts Infrastructure

Residents within the JB Marks Local Municipality are currently facing challenges with energy procurement due to a significant technical breakdown. On Sunday, 22 February 2026, the municipality issued an official notice to all media outlets regarding an ongoing issue affecting the systems used for prepaid electricity transactions. This disruption has left many community members unable to top up their meters as the municipal vendor's platform remains inaccessible. Image: The Go

The landscape of local governance and tertiary education in the North West province marked a significant milestone this week as the North-West University (NWU) and the JB Marks Local Municipality convened to solidify a long-term developmental partnership. The strategic engagement, held at the NWU Potchefstroom Campus, served as a formal platform for senior leadership from both entities to align their institutional capacities toward the socioeconomic advancement of the region.

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released an public notice, warning residents of a sophisticated scam currently targeting municipal customers. Fraudulent messages, distributed via SMS and WhatsApp, are falsely claiming that residents face immediate service disconnection unless urgent payments are made to specific bank accounts. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Anatomy of the Scam According to municipal officials, these fake notifications are designed to appear official, oft

Following the Democratic Alliance (DA) North West Provincial Congress held this past weekend, the party has officially set its leadership and municipal strategy for the 2026 election cycle. As of February 9, 2026, the party has transitioned from its convention to active campaigning, centered around a newly elected provincial executive and the mayoral candidacy of Professor Theo Venter for the JB Marks Municipality. Image: DA New Provincial Leadership Confirmed The congress, w

Significant portions of the JB Marks Local Municipality are currently grappling with a dual-utility crisis as severe storms have caused extensive power outages across the region, while scheduled maintenance and pipe repairs have resulted in water service interruptions. The disruptions, which began over the weekend, have affected a broad range of residential, agricultural, and industrial zones, including Wilgeboom, Ikageng, Mooibank, and the Central Business District. Critical

This report covers the primary community discussions and service delivery alerts shared across Potchefstroom WhatsApp groups from Friday, December 12, to Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The week was defined by a mix of infrastructure challenges, security warnings, and continued troubleshooting of municipal administrative systems. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 💻 Municipal Billing and Cabledocs Update The Cabledocs online system remains a central topic of conversation as reside

Residents and businesses within the JB Marks Local Municipality are advised of a temporary adjustment to municipal operating hours taking effect today, Thursday, 18 December 2025 . To facilitate a scheduled year-end staff function, administrative offices across both regions of the municipality will conclude their operations earlier than usual. According to an official public notice released by the Office of the Municipal Manager, Mr. Kgomotso Kumbe, the doors will close to th

This report covers the key community discussions and service delivery alerts shared across Potchefstroom WhatsApp groups from Friday, December 5, to Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The focus of the week was predominantly on navigating persistent municipal system errors, managing scattered power outages, and coordinating essential community services and voter registration drives. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations 💻 Municipal Account System Issues The issues surrounding the municip

The JB Marks Local Municipality - Local Economic and Rural Development Department , in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), successfully hosted a build-up workshop on Friday, December 5, 2025 . The initiative was specifically designed to empower local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)  ahead of the upcoming Provincial Mega Expo scheduled for December 9–10, 2025. Image: JB Marks Capacity Building

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has issued a public notice confirming a scheduled water shutdown affecting the Ikageng Pump Station. This necessary interruption is required to facilitate a critical infrastructure upgrade: the installation of a new Water Meter and Pump Control Valve . The upgrade work is being carried out by an appointed contractor and is essential for improving the efficiency and management of the local water network. Shutdown Details and Affected Areas The

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

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

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

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

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its daily service delivery progress update for 02 October 2025 , reflecting steady...

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

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice informing residents and motorists of a planned temporary closure on Oudebrug...

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice warning residents about the dangerous and damaging practice of throwing...