The past week inside the JB Marks Local Municipality was marked by a heavy push toward accelerated service delivery, alongside unexpected infrastructure challenges and critical maintenance projects. Municipal leadership balanced community outreach programs with emergency responses to utility disruptions, highlighting the ongoing operational demands faced by the local government in managing both the Tlokwe and Ventersdorp regions. Service Delivery Accelerated in Rysmierbult Th

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially released an updated load curtailment schedule effective from May 13 to May 18, 2026. This strategic intervention follows a period of heightened pressure on the local power grid, specifically involving the 66 kV infrastructure and the primary transformer at the Potch DS Substation. According to municipal notices, the rotation is a proactive measure designed to prevent total system failure while technical teams manage overheating i

Residents of the JB Marks Local Municipality are facing a temporary disruption in administrative services following an official public notice issued by the local government. The municipality, confirmed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, that an unforeseen technical or administrative hurdle has hampered the standard processing of municipal accounts and several interconnected utility services. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Impact on Statements and Utility Tokens The primary issue involv

JB Marks Local Municipality is managing a series of service delivery challenges involving water reservoir fluctuations and electrical infrastructure repairs. While several sectors of the municipality report stable utility levels, critical thresholds in specific reservoirs and accidental damage to power lines have necessitated active intervention from municipal technical teams and a call for public cooperation. Reservoir System Status and Water Conservation Efforts Acting Supe

In a public notice issued by the Office of the Municipal Manager, the JB Marks Local Municipality has outlined its operational schedule for the 2026 Easter long weekend. The directive, signed by Municipal Manager Mr. Kgomotso Kumbe, ensures that residents are informed of service pauses while guaranteeing the continuity of critical infrastructure and safety operations throughout the holiday period. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Scheduled Office and Cashier Closures According

Th e intersection of sport tourism and local economic development is taking center stage in the JB Marks Local Municipality this February. In a collaborative effort between the municipal Department of Local Economic & Rural Development and North West Cricket , a strategic initiative has been launched to integrate small-scale entrepreneurs directly into high-profile sporting events. This initiative specifically targets SMMEs (Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises) by providin

The JB Marks Local Municipality marked a dual focus on administrative modernization and urgent infrastructure repair on Thursday, January 22, 2026. While the Corporate Services Department launched a strategic training initiative to digitize employee oversight, technical teams were deployed to address a critical water system failure in Ventersdorp. Image: JB Marks Modernizing Payroll: Time and Attendance Training The Department of Corporate Services commenced the first day of

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