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A Week in Potch WhatsApp: Power, Pet Alerts, and Pending Bills
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

Karen Scheepers
Dec 18, 20253 min read


JB Marks Local Municipality Announces Brief Mid-Day Closure
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

Karen Scheepers
Dec 18, 20251 min read


A Week in Potch WhatsApp: Power, Pet Alerts, and Pending Bills
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

Karen Scheepers
Dec 11, 20253 min read


MSME Investment Pre-Summit Workshop Boosts Business Readiness
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

Karen Scheepers
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Essential Infrastructure Upgrade: Planned Water Shutdown in Ikageng and Potch-Industria
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

Karen Scheepers
Dec 4, 20252 min read


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 17, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 29, 20252 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 23, 20253 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 3, 20253 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 3, 20252 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 1, 20253 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 1, 20253 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 1, 20254 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 30, 20253 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 29, 20252 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 23, 20252 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 23, 20251 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 22, 20252 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 19, 20253 min read
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